When I was accepted to the Wine Writers Symposium, I told nobody, because I felt that same fear. But on Monday, as all the new and familiar faces started filling up the Zoom screen, I realized that it was happening. I was terrified.
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Getting My Life Back: The Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorder
In this personal account, one ABG community member shares their perspective on the benefits fo The Sinclair Method to help treat alcohol use disorder in the hopes it can help others.
Women in Wellness: A Focus on Entrepreneurship
Women are more impacted by the pandemic, yet more women are likely to start a business. This week Cathy tackles the reasons why staring something new in uncertain times.
California Wildfires and the Wine Community - What You Need To Know
Wildfire season has begun. Earlier this week, more than 10,849 lightning strikes started more than 367 fires in three days across the state of California. It’s an unfathomable situation but for those who are interested in understanding more about these conditions, here is what you need to know.
Five Bright Stars For These Dark Times
This week my mental health got hit by a truck. Like “holy s**t, I’m not sure where to start to get outta this one,” kinda hit… But through the angst and anxiety, there have been five bright stars I have looked to help keep me on track, and I hope they can help you, no matter where in the world this finds you.
Launching ABG on the Cushion: A Meditation for Busy (and Anxious) Wine Professionals
With all that is going on in the world, and our collective anxiety heightened, we thought it timely to launch ABG On The Cushion four-week meditation program led by Cathy. Curious? Click through to learn more.
Fear of the Unknown: Staying Mindful in a Time of Uncertainty
What do we do when fear arises in our hearts? With a big hat tip to meditation teacher Tara Brach, this week Beck explores the topic for wine pros in these most trying of times.
Pros, Cons and the Space in Between: Find Your Balance on the Road
It’s a reality of our business, maybe more in the last quarter of the year than at any other time. Even if work-related travel isn’t on your agenda for the next twelve weeks, here are a few ways to find the in-between and balance to keep it together.
Wear Your Values - The ABG Pin
The wine industry is full of badges of success. Rare wine tastings. Culinary conquests. Dream-worthy experiences. Being part of a secret club creates its own brand of success, and its own set of demands….
Lessons from Liège – Takeaways from the Born Digital Wine Awards Summit
At the recent Born Digital Wine Awards Summit in Liège Belgium, numerous topics were discussed, but the group chose to prioritize four topics for further industry consideration: packaging, wine tourism and education, wine media, and health and wellness.
6 Tips to Managing Sickness while Traveling Or, How to Not Be Sneezy Dwarf!
Traveling for work is stressful enough, with its time away from family and friends, constant wining and dining, time zones, hotel rooms and another multi-course dinner. But there’s nothing WORSE than getting sick on top of all of that.