Merlot 'n Me

In this week's episode, I have a delightful conversation with our first wine expert and Advanced Sommelier Aubrey Terrazas, and drink a Portuguese Albariñho. 

We talk about the sommelier profession; …

In this weeks episode Afrolit podcast host Ekua PM and I have some Pinot Noir and talk about Kenyan diaspora in NYC, traveling with alcohol, grapefruit rose, wine pairings, missing Kenyan food, achie…

In this episode, Amy Dong comes on to speak about creative writing over a glass of Cote du Rhone. We talk about keeping journals, staying connected to our culture, Amy’s travels, getting into NYU, ac…

In this week’s episode, Tana and I reminisce on experiences abroad over a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. We also talk about using the Vivino app to buy wine, getting the COVID vaccine in Kenya, Amapian…

In this week’s episode Cherono and I drink two VERY different bottles of Malbec Rose and reminisce over our Plant-Based Diet Journeys; forks over knives, vegan wine, sticking to plant-based diets, tr…

In the second part of this episode, Ruby and I continue our discussion about sickle cell anemia; living alone, medical bias, outrageous medical bills, Mt Kilimanjaro, mental health & the 19 crimes th…

In the first half of this two-part episode, Ruby and I opened a bottle of 19 Crimes Shiraz and talked about Chronic Illnesses specifically Sickle Cell Anemia; what it is, how it affects your body, ho…

This week I slowed down the pace to give a much-needed crash course in wine basics. I opened a beautiful bottle of Bordeaux and shared some major facts about wine grape varieties, alcohol content, it…

In this week's episode BJ and I talk about starting your own business, the power of the internet as a resource, missing Nairobi, the fall of Nakumatt, and the rise of CVD Diamonds (diamonds created b…

This week, Asande and I crack open a bottle of Skinny Girl's Pinot Grigio and talk about Fat-phobia in hospitals, gyms, clothing stores, romantic and sexual relationships, skinny-shaming vs fat-shami…

In this week's episode Pauline (the host of the Splitting Hairs Kenya Podcast) and I enjoy a glass of Chardonnay and compare drinking culture in Kenya, South Africa, and the USA (specifically NYC). W…

In Part 2 of Photography 'n Pinotage Krishna and I continue to sip on the pinotage and get into knowing your worth as an artist, setting strict prices/rates, TFP Time for Prints arrangements, photo w…

Welcome back to another episode! This week, Krishna and I open a bottle of Rhanleigh Pinotage and he tells us about his journey as an artist, how he shifted from drawing to writing to photography, th…

In this week's episode, Liz and I struggled to pop a bottle of champagne, chat about graduating, the post-grad job hunt, the perfect/least maintenance pet, and platonic marriages. 

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In this episode, Cesar and I dive into a bottle of Chenin Blanc and discuss confidence, the concept of liquid courage, bar/club etiquette, and easier alternatives to quickly boost your confidence. 

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This week Ruby and I virtually enjoyed a glass of Tawny Port wine and shared our experiences studying abroad, learning how to handle money, getting scammed in NYC, getting pneumonia in Melbourne, and…

In the first episode of Merlot 'n Me, we get to know our host Linda a little bit better, hear the story of her first sip of wine, and of course sip on a beautiful bottle of Merlot! 

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