In this week's story, Cathy explores the power of belonging through a simple exercise inviting us to reflect on the reciprocity that can exist within communities. When giving and receiving are balanced, our sense of belonging deepens. Check it out.
Gold In Your Backyard: Ron Rubin and His 50 Lessons in Life and Leadership
Everyone needs a someone in their corner to support their work, and this week Beck reveals the new book from entrepreneur, and ABG champion, Ron Rubin.
How to Slow the Heck Down: Four Gentle, Truthful Suggestions
After our recent ABG community gathering, Cathy reflects on slowing down, and this week she offers four honest and truthful ways to drop the pace.
Tariffs, Winery Closures, And A Happy (ier) Hour Invitation
This week, Beck shares the sad blow of Summerland winery's closure despite "doing everything right," highlighting the fragility of the wine industry amid tariff concerns. Join our virtual Happy(ier) Hour community gathering on April 10th—a space to connect, share resources, and support each other through these challenging times.
Word of the Moment: Somatic, and How It Can Help Right Now
Tired and wired and exhausted and done? (hands up) This week, Cathy explores the word somatic with fresh curiosity, diving into how tuning into the body can offer a sense of calm and clarity — just when it’s needed most.
Disruption, Community, and Turning 'No' into Opportunity: Women Transforming Ideas into Action
To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’ History Month, Beck revisits the Women in Craft Summit and the stories and lessons from five female trailblazers in the drinks business.
A Time Management Technique to boost productivity
This week, Beck chats with Jessica Waugh about The Pomodoro Technique - a method to help wine professionals stay focused and boost retention and productivity during busy times.
A Tool Kit for Getting Out of a Funk, and the Grandmomma of Them All
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? This week’s Cath shares her go-to toolkit for breaking free from the funk. From simple shifts to powerful practices, here’s some surefire ways to shake it off and settle.
A Love Letter to our Hospitality Friends
The holiday season is a grueling time of year for hospitality professionals. In this piece, Rachel speaks to ABG community members and hospitality professionals who share their sacred self-care tips for the ‘silly season’.
Are they Holidays or Hell-idays?
The holidays can be magical—or overwhelming. Whether they feel like "holidays" or "hellidays" for you, this week guest contributor Jennifer Thomas explore five ways to navigate the season with grace and balance.
Real Talk: Health, Wellness, and Alcohol Intersectionality at The Sip & Sabor Festival
This week, Beck recaps the Sip & Sabor Festival and the conversation around mindful hospitality and creating welcoming spaces.
What’s Inside Your Mental Health First Aid Kit?
Feeling a little frayed around the edges? This week. Cathy shares her secret weapon: a mental health First Aid Kit. This personalized toolkit, filled with mindfulness, community, and creative outlets, helps her navigate life’s challenges. We want to know what’s in your kit?
Welcome to the Moderation Party
Moderation and mindful drinking has been a hot topic of late, but at ABG we have been tackling this topic for 6+ years, and are not going quiet any time soon.
Navigating the Holiday Hustle: Beck and Cathy’s Tips for Vitality
As the holiday rush kicks in, it’s easy to get swept away in the buzz. Beck and Cathy share their go-to wellness tips to stay balanced, from nighttime rituals to energizing supplements.
When the Rug (and the Floorboards, and the Earth Itself) are Pulled Out from Under You
Fresh from a workshop with writer, Elizabeth Gilbert, Cathy shares her profound insights on creativity and purpose. In times of upheaval, the importance of breath, recalibration and making the right steps.
Feeling the Strain? How To Lean on Community to Weather Tough Times
In a world where everyone seems to be "killing it," it's okay to admit that things are tough. This week we tap back into community, and share the Top 10 list of ABG community profiles that you all loved, for inspiration.
Shifting from Perfection to Presence: Using Wisdom To Guide A Meditation Session
This week, beck shares how a quiet a-ha moment in got her to understand the subtle nuance between wisdom and knowledge.
10 Days of Silence. 5 Unexpected Takeaways for You
Fresh from a ten-day Vipassana meditation retreat, Cathy shares five unexpected lessons about mindfulness, minimalism, and maintaining serenity, offering practical tips to bring these insights into daily life.
More Than Just Wine: Six Ways to Rediscover Who We Are Beyond the Industry
Balancing a career in wine with personal identity is crucial. This week, Rachel shares six ways to find joy and build a life outside the industry.
How to Lift Wine Cases Without Hurting Yourself: Expert Tips from a Fitness Pro
Fitness pro Ricardo Sales shares expert tips on safely lifting wine cases. Discover how proper posture, realistic lifting limits, using your strongest muscles, and mindful movement can prevent injuries.