Always a pleasure to sit down with Michelle; she's been at the center of so many great introductions in our industry, it's truly been a privilege to witness it all! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/ 🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

Such a pleasure to sit down with Indigo and talk with her about the several seminars she was a panelist on, mental health and work like balance in our industry, wine labelling, and more!    📲 Connect with me   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com

Alway a pleasure sitting down with Erik, he is a wealth of knowledge with a focus on the business of wine. We talked about the seminar he was a speaker at during SommCon 2025 - "How multiple generations are reshaping the beverage landscape", his new RTD launch, and of course his blind wine!   📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

So glad I got to sit down with Elise, senior brand ambassador for Perrier Jouet, GH Mumm, Chateau Sainte Marguerite, + Mumm Napa! We talked about one of the seminars she spoke at during SommCon, "Multiple Generations reshaping the beverage landscape", a few of her biggest takeaways from the conference, and not taking ourselves too seriously! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/ 🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

Always a pleasure to sit down with Maurice, one of the true OG's who has influenced so many in the San Diego beverage scene. Got him to sit down for a quick 10 minutes during SommCon 2025, we talked about the buyer roundtable he moderated, the seminar he gave "Your Brain on Wine", and a new approach to staff training. Let us know what you think!! Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel! Hope to connect with you in the future! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

Such a pleasure to sit down with Samantha Cole-Johnson, host of the winenewsin5 podcast, and wine write for Jancis Robinson. We talked about the wine news show, double checking all leads, wine ratings, and much more!   Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/ 🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

Finally got to sit down with the Angry Somm, one of the best wine meme pages on the internet, and talk about having conversations around the not-so talked about side of wine.     Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel!  Hope to connect with you in the future!  📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id139722285 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

So pumped to sit with Lucia (lucialoveswine) at SommCon 2025. We chatted about her seminar Floor to Feed, the importance of staying authentic to your mission, building thick skin, and of course her blind! Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

So much energy in this episode!! So glad I got to sit down and share some time with Cha squared! We talked about the seminars she spoke at during SommCon, her new book (Wine Pairing for the People), beverage as its seen throughout different cultures in the world, and of course, her blind wine!   Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel! Hope to connect with you in the future! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

Got to sit down with Alexandre Freguin, current regional ambassador for AOC Picpoul de Pinet, and past UK Best Sommelier winner.  We talked about becoming a regional ambassador, what it was like to prepare the UK best sommelier competition, and of course his blind wine!    Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel!  Hope to connect with you in the future!    📲 Connect with me   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

One of my favorite episodes to date!! We talked about her seminar on how multiple generations are shaping the beverage landscape, delivering your message in the best way, and staying authentic!   Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel!  Hope to connect with you in the future!    📲 Connect with me   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com

Go to sit down with Master Sommelier David Glancy and talk about the San Francisco Wine School, his approach to education, how he views some changes from the Court of Master Sommeliers, and of course his blind tasting!    Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel!  Hope to connect with you in the future!    📲 Connect with me   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com

Long time friend in the hospitality industry , JC and I talked about the transition from somm to sales, advice to himself and others when becoming a brand ambassador, and memorable moments in hospitality. Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel! Hope to connect with you in the future! 📲 Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com  

Follow our journey and please SUBSCRIBE to this channel!  Hope to connect with you in the future!    📲 Connect with me   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitaliTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/hospitaliTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospitalitv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelpeterson/   🎧 Listen on the go    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Spotify:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitv-podcast/id1397222851 Podbean: https://hospitalitv.podbean.com      

Got to sit down with Traci Latimer of Callie in San Diego, we talked about how to lead a team, navigating wine lists, the truth about drinking habits, what makes a great sommelier, and so much more.     Please follow our journey and tell us what you think!!

Such an honor to sit down with Nicholas George, current wine director and general manager for the Marine Room, an iconic restaurant of the San Diego dining scene, located on the shores of La Jolla. Nicholas has been a long time friend of mine, and a big influence in my own career.  We talked about our time at Addison (3 star Michelin), his time at Per Se, recovering from mistakes, tips for interviews, and much much more.    Please SUBSCRIBE to this channel to be a part of this journey, and let me know what you think in the comments! 

Got to sit down with Mark Valin, wine director at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, and talk about his career, the crazy wines he opens on a  nightly basis, wine 'flaws', creating a wine brand, and much much more.  Follow Mark on IG at @drinking.fire, and of course follow the podcast @hospitalitv

Got to sit down with Mark Huddleston, co-founder of H. Mercer in California, and Parker Wolf in Texas, and chat about starting an import company, his view on sales, the ethos behind working with producers, and much much more.  Follow along on instagram at @hospitaliTV

Finally got to sit down with Katie Finn, owner-operator of Desert Wine Shop in La Quinta, CA! Katie is legit one of my favorite wine people; she's so knowledgable, so in tune with what her guests are looking for, has an amazing palate, and when it comes to hospitality... she just gets it. . We talk about cultivating hospitality at her shop (and in the restaurant world), elitism in wine, maintaining a strong reputation, developing community, and so much more. Check out the full episode and PLEASE share the show. Follow the channels, and share any clips with your friends that you think might benefit from hearing it. Thank you as always for your time!! . Follow Katie @desertwineshop111 Follow HospitaliTV on IG @hospitalitv

Full sit down with Michelle Metter, founder and creator of SommCon, during the conference.  She goes into the addition of Women in Craft Conference this year, as well as many aspects of the conference as a whole, including behind the scenes looks, networking, the role we all have to contribute to the growth of the industry, and more.     Follow along on IG @ hospitalitv Follow along on YouTube @ hospitalitvraff