Podcast appearances and mentions of cha mccoy

In this episode of the Inspired Money Live Stream Podcast, we discuss the intriguing world of wine regions and investment opportunities. Joined by guest panelists Anthony Zhang, John Jackson, Tanisha Townsend, and Cha McCoy, we navigate through the intricacies of wine production, market trends, and strategic investments. Discovering the World of Wine Investment Wine investment is not just about enjoying a good bottle, but also about understanding the complexities of the wine market. "Exploring Wine Regions and Investment Opportunities," brings to light the multifaceted aspects of investing in wine. Our distinguished guests share their expertise and personal experiences, offering a comprehensive view of wine investment beyond traditional financial markets.

Happy 50th Birthday to Hip Hop!!!! The only way to do this was a nod to the most raw, essential, and classic elements of Hip Hop THE BATTLE. We're bringing you part II to our episode with sommelier and entrepreneur Cha McCoy recorded in her hometown, HARLEM ! She's so Harlem she brought a few bar spitters from the area, battle rap legends Loaded Lux and T Rex. Join us as we introduce them to the world of wine and compare similarities to what they do, and wine.

It's easy to get lost in the world of craft beer. I liken it to falling in love with someone. For years, craft beer was the only thing I could think of, but eventually I came up for air and realized there's a world of wine and spirits out there. But instead of diving into the history or stories behind my favorite bottles, I find myself fascinated by the influencers, tastemakers, and educators in the beverage space. One of those people is Cha McCoy, a sommelier, public speaker, and beverage programmer. Cha first crossed my radar in 2021 via email for a social media campaign she was working on for Cherry Bombe Magazine where she served as the publication's first beverage director and editor. To my surprise, I ran into Cha a year later at the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, where she served as the event's beverage director. Since then, I have followed her career and the incredible moves she's made with interest and adoration.  Along with consulting for a list of prestigious clients like the James Beard Foundation, Cha last year opened The Communion, a wine and spirit shop in Syracuse, NY. The brick-and-mortar location feeds into her mission to make wine more accessible by connecting local vineyards with people who are often excluded from the conversation. Before opening the shop, Cha traveled the world hosting wine dinners, and that's only a small portion of Cha's accomplishments.  In our conversation, I wanted to understand what makes Cha the powerhouse she is. You'll hear how she's driven by her love of teaching others, and how moving to Italy and experiencing the “la dolce vita” or “the sweet life” gave her the space to figure out what she loved. She also talks about how an engineering degree still applies to her career in wine. While the wine world is different from craft beer, you'll notice some similarities between the two as you listen to our conversation.

Welcome to episode 1441, another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. In this episode Stevie sits down with Cha McCoy. More about today's guest: Cha McCoy, MBA, CS, LEED AP is a Sommelier, Public Speaker, and Beverage Programmer. She is the founder of Cha Squared Hospitality & Consulting LLC, a wine experience company with a focus on events, tourism, and education. Cha is considered a tastemaker of today's generation, leading as Charleston Wine + Food Festival Beverage Director, Cherry Bombe Magazine's first Beverage Director & Editor for their new vertical Cherry Bombe Drinks, and becoming a Brand Ambassador for New York Wine & Grape Foundation, are just examples where she has championed change for the beverage community. Find out more: https://www.chamccoy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cha_squared/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chamccoy More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To learn more visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

This week Jermaine Kick's it in Harlem, the home of the hustler, with one of the most talented hustlers in the wine game. Somm, entrepreneur and all out boss lady Cha McCoy. They discussed wine, music, and how Cha is making an impact. She's so Harlem, she even had a few friends pull up.

The Charleston Wine + Food Festival is one of the country's great food events and a mainstay of Charleston's culinary community. For this episode, the event's interim executive director Alyssa Smith and beverage director Cha McCoy give a preview of the 2023 event, for which tickets are now on sale.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

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Cha McCoy, MBA, CS, LEED AP is a Sommelier, Public Speaker, and Beverage Programmer. She is the founder of Cha Squared Hospitality & Consulting LLC, a wine experience company with a focus on events, tourism, and education. Cha is considered a tastemaker of today's generation, leading as Charleston Wine + Food Festival Beverage Director, Cherry Bombe Magazine's first Beverage Director & Editor for their new vertical Cherry Bombe Drinks, and becoming a Brand Ambassador for New York Wine & Grape Foundation, are just examples where she has championed change for the beverage community. https://www.chamccoy.com/ Instagram: Cha_squared Get your Freshman Reusable Crypto Course Available NOW!! For Beginners Learn the correct way on how to invest and get into crypto! Link Below! https://www.buythedipshits.com/plans-pricing Twitter: @BuyTheDipshits Instagram: @BuyTheDipshits Buy The Dipshits DISCORD link https://discord.gg/8NhGAYQear Youtube and Facebook BUY THE DIPSHITS Interviews with Crypto Investors in the Music, Health, and Entertainment Industries Get interviewed, reach out to us at: Buythedipshits@gmail.com Buy The Dip$hits podcast was started to entertain and educate those who are intimidated by investing and overwhelmed by it all - You can count on us for great entertainment to help you reach your investment goals! We talk about Cryptocurrency, precious metals and stock investments, preventative health, music, new technology, and more. Disclaimer: We do not claim to be financial advisors nor health physicians. Nothing on this site constitutes professional or financial advice, nor does any information on this site or podcast constitute a complete statement of the matters discussed or law relating to it. https://anchor.fm/buythedipshits/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buythedipshits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/buythedipshits/support

Hey group chat!  This week, Chelsea is reminding ya'll that if you ain't Black, you can't say the N-word; Sade shares her take on the DaBaby debacle; and Glynn recommends a cute holiday rom com.  Then, we talk to Cha McCoy, a certified sommelier and founder of Cha Squared Hospitality & Consulting LLC, a wine experience company with a focus on events, tourism, and education. Check out all the good things she has popping at https://www.chamccoy.com/ and @cha_squared.  Cha guides us through a flight of wines produced by Black women winemakers from Washington State; Sashay wines and LaShelle Wines.  LaShalle is one of Washington state's few Black Female-Owned wineries, their mission is to provide the best quality wines in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We sampled their Granache and Cab Sav. https://lashellewines.com/  Sashay Wines Sashay is a label in the Frichette Winery portfolio and is the mastermind of Shae Frichette, Assistant Winemaker, and Co-owner of Frichette Winery. https://frichettewinery.com/sashay/    ****************** Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1.   As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow!   And if you want to see our lovely faces and WATCH this episode, head to our Youtube run up those views, and please like, comment, subscribe! Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter and cop some merch! AND Become a Patron at Patreon.com/blackgirlstexting for weekly bonus episodes, access to live events, exclusive merch and more of the group chat!!

Trained as an engineer and while working toward her MBA, Cha McCoy made an unexpected detour into a career in the wine world. For this episode, we talk with her about what led her into working as a sommelier and wine educator; the ways she approaches wine education; and her new role as beverage director for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, taking place March 2-6, 2022. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

In this episode of ITW Menu Meeting Fall 2021, Jensen speaks to Cha McCoy of Lip Service, Justin Arnett-Graham of beCo, and Elle Jarvis of In The Weeds about creating an ecosystem based on intent, having good people in your orbit, and the impact that learning a language can have on your career. beCo.work Cha McCoy Lip Service - Cha McCoy In The Weeds

Welcome back to another episode in our Summer of Pleasure series! This week I spoke with sommelier, Cha McCoy about the many pleasures of drinking wine.I love Cha's work because she's all about demystifying, democratizing and decolonizing the very white, very male-dominated world of wine. If you have ever felt overwhelmed choosing, pairing or tasting wines before, this episode is for you! In this episode we get into:- Cha's path and mission- Why making wine more accessible is so important- How to order and pair wine with less stress and more pleasure- Some hot tips on what you need to be drinking this summer (stay tuned until the end to find out!)—————————Get the full show notes hereSign up here for the 7 Day Pleasure Challenge!Join our mailing list hereCome say Hi

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cha chats about falling in love with wine while in Italy and how that love took her to Lisbon.   Digital Nomads Beyond 50 Summit Grab the Build a Business Abroad Guide Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Chat   Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music   Like this episode? Love the podcast? Buy me a coffee SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a Patreon Supporter Tip the podcast via CashApp Flourish in the Foreign Amazon Wishlist

This week on Inside Julia's Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin talks to sommelier Cha McCoy about how she strives to make the wine world more inclusive and what we should drink this summer. Plus, Cha shares her Julia Moment. Image courtesy of Cha McCoy.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Inside Julia's Kitchen by becoming a member!Inside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast. 

Did you know that wine is the 3rd most popular drink in the world? Yep, following water and coffee wine is at the top of most people's drinking list. Understand the popularity of this grape drank, listen to this episode to uncover where wine originated (Hint: it's not France), the process of becoming a Sommelier and to get tips on how to select and pair wines with our special guest Sommelier Cha McCoy. Our guest in this episode is Civil Engineer turned Sommelier Cha McCoy. She schools us on the rich history of wine, tells us about her mission to democratize the wine industry so that Brown and Black folks have a seat at the table and she give us tips on selecting and pairing wines in our homes. . In this episode you'll:Learn how wine is made (including orange wine)Uncover who first started making wine (Hint its not France) and uncover the ways in which wine spread across the world due to colonialism and religionFind out what a Sommelier is and does- the title that today’s guest holdsLearn how Cha went from being an engineer making building for Saks Fifth Avenue to being in the wine and food industry with a focus on making sure Black folks are includedGet Cha’s tips to selecting and pairing wineListen to this episode to understand the connection from the world's very first wine grape into your latest bottle of wine, to get a deeper appreciation and sense of enjoyment with every sip that we take. Where I get my info from:A Curious and Captivating History of WineHow Wine Colonized The WorldThe Origins and History of WinemakingHistory WineFollow and SupportTo learn more about the podcast host Toya, visit ToyaFromHarlem.com. Connect with Toya on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedInTo learn more about Cha McCoy visit her website https://www.chamccoy.com. Find out more about her wine subscription service The Flight Cru. Connect with Cha on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Visit our website. Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and watch episodes on Youtube  and feel free to donate.

Cha McCoy is a certified sommelier, wine enthusiast, wine educator, and world traveler. She is the Director of Cherry Bombe Beverages, her classes have been featured on the Today Show and she has been named Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers by Wine Enthusiast. Cha talks about her journey from an engineer in NYC to living in Portugal studying wines and becoming the architect of her life.  This episode is brought to you by The Savor Life Planner &  TOP ORGANIC PROJECT use code "THEDONAS" for 25% off. 

Learn how to know what wine to buy! Cha McCoy is a certified sommelier, curator, host for intimate wine experiences, and founder of Cha Squared LLC, a consulting company with a focus on tourism, gastronomy, hospitality experiences, education, and training. In 2010 as a civil engineer, she traveled to Italy to achieve her MBA and she fell in love with wine's magic. When she returned to America, she started her education and became a wine expert, transitioning between two very masculine industries. She currently divides her time between Lisbon and New York, working as Cherry Bombe Magazine's Beverage Director & Editor and as a Brand Ambassador for New York Wine & Grape Foundation. She spreads her passion and unique sensibility for wine all over the world, making wine more accessible, dismantling what she calls palate discrimination in food & beverage.Highlights Chacine explains why she decided to switch from being a civil engineer to a sommelier.She talks about The Flight Cru and the virtual tastings in the context of COVID.She discusses the importance of supporting independent winemakers such as Tara Gomez, the Native American founder of Kitá Wines.Chacine speaks about her concept of health and what different areas that word covers.She tells concepts to take into account when choosing a wine and the particularity of Portuguese wines.To learn more about Cha McCoy, you can visit her website or follow her on Instagram. If you are interested in getting a discount for Flight Cru, the code is CHALIFE. Get it here.Visit our website and stay inspired by our blogs, featuring a collection of posts about lifestyle, food, and so much more!

What a life it has been! It's time for another season as Elle gets into wine, the changes at hand and drinks a rich and heady Zinfandel by Dutcher Crossing. There is also another rendition of the game that is a game, WhoWhatWhenWhy Wine!And then! There is an interview with the extraordinary sommelier Cha McCoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cha McCoy is the Founder of Cha Squared LLC, a consulting company with a focus on tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality experiences as well as wine education and training. Cha is known for connecting and democratizing the wine industry. She hosts various events online and offline where she brings together wine experts to discuss wine regions and food unique food pairings. In this podcast we discuss MCCoy’s passion for uniting the F&B industry through engaging events.  We also discuss her career change to wine after pursuing an MBA in Italy —and she hasn't looked back since. Last month Cha invited me to join her livestream on UNITED WE TASTE to discuss Australian wines. It was a great opportunity to discover the versatility of Aussie wines from Hunter Valley Semillion, Clare Riesling and a classic bold Cab/Shiraz!Make sure to check it out on Youtube.Find out more at https://www.chamccoy.comFollow her journey on Instagram @cha_squared  Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world.  Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!  

Cha McCoy is an incredible force in the wine industry. She has traveled the world, lived in several countries honing and contextualizing her mastery of wine and wine education. She is a Sommelier, an educator, a leader and a visionary for the beverage industry. She was just named Cherry Bombe's first Beverage Director! Check out our conversation to hear more of her story and to follow along to see what Cha is up to here are places to find her!   Instagram: @cha_squared & @cherrybombedrinks Website: ChaMcCoy.com Produced by Dear Media

Today, we’re celebrating Cha McCoy, Cherry Bombe’s new Beverage Director. We’re dipping into the archives for Cha’s two appearances on Radio Cherry Bombe. First, you’ll hear her powerful talk from our 2019 Jubilee conference, titled “I Am More Than Moscato,” which covers discrimination in the hospitality and beverage industry. For the second half of the show, we’re revisiting her 2018 Radio Cherry Bombe appearance, which was our number one show of that year. Cha was named to the Cherry Bombe 100 and the Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 for her work creating accessible tasting room experiences, The Communion, and she is the founder of the grassroots project, United We Taste, which brings together beverage professionals from around the world. Cha has made it her mission to make the wine world a more inclusive and diverse place, and to celebrate a variety of producers, products, and regions. We’re so thrilled to have Cha join our team, and we hope you are too. Cheers to Cha.Thank you to the folks at Breyer’s Carb Smart and Cypress Grove Cheeses for supporting this episode of Radio Cherry Bombe.

ALL of the Swirl Suite comes together to talk with Cha McCoy. An engineer turned wine mogul, Cha is the Founder of Cha Squared LLC, a consulting company with a focus on tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality experiences, education and training.  In 2012, she achieved her MBA in Italy; an opportunity which led her to drink and eat in close to 20 countries. As an expat, she has fostered wine relations and created experiences in the following wine countries: Italy, Spain, France, USA (California and NY), Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Hungary and now Portugal. Follow Cha:https://www.instagram.com/cha_squared/https://www.chamccoy.com/@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSponsor:https://www.sipnsharewine.net/our-story/https://www.instagram.com/sipandsharewines/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ALL of the Swirl Suite comes together to talk with Cha McCoy. An engineer turned wine mogul, Cha is the Founder of Cha Squared LLC, a consulting company with a focus on tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality experiences, education and training. In 2012, she achieved her MBA in Italy; an opportunity which led her to drink and eat in close to 20 countries. As an expat, she has fostered wine relations and created experiences in the following wine countries: Italy, Spain, France, USA (California and NY), Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Hungary and now Portugal. Follow Cha:https://www.instagram.com/cha_squared/https://www.chamccoy.com/@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSponsor:https://www.sipnsharewine.net/our-story/https://www.instagram.com/sipandsharewines/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ALL of the Swirl Suite comes together to talk with Cha McCoy. An engineer turned wine mogul, Cha is the Founder of Cha Squared LLC, a consulting company with a focus on tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality experiences, education and training. In 2012, she achieved her MBA in Italy; an opportunity which led her to drink and eat in close to 20 countries. As an expat, she has fostered wine relations and created experiences in the following wine countries: Italy, Spain, France, USA (California and NY), Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Hungary and now Portugal. Follow Cha:https://www.instagram.com/cha_squared/https://www.chamccoy.com/@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSponsor:https://www.sipnsharewine.net/our-story/https://www.instagram.com/sipandsharewines/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Check out the highly anticipated podcast app that's created for the black community. The ALIVE Podcast App is the home of Black voices - where community, culture, and creatives live.

Think the wine world is old fashioned and stuffy? You need to hear from today’s guests. First up, Nikki Huganir and Erica Blumenthal, the founders of Yes Way Rosé. What started as an Instagram account is now a full-fledged business that includes a signature rosé, sparkling wine, and canned wine, plus a brand new cookbook. In the second half of the show, we’re airing sommelier Cha McCoy’s talk from this year’s Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference titled “More Than Moscato.” Tune in to hear Cha’s challenge to the wine industry. Introducing Cha is filmmaker Maya Oren of Mojalvo. Plus, find out who Amy Larson of Overseasoned thinks is the Bombe! Thank you to Handsome Brook Farm Pasture Raised Organic Eggs for sponsoring our show.

In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Cha McCoy of Cha Squared Hospitality.  In this episode we speak to Cha about: Growing up in Harlem Experiencing different cultures through food Her Eat Pray Love Moment Living La Bella Vita The amazing wines of Portugal Cha's Bio Cha McCoy is the Chief Visionary Officer and Founder of CHA Squared Hospitality  LLC, a lifestyle company with a focus on Tourism and Gastronomy.  In 2012, she achieved her MBA in Italy; an opportunity which led her to drink and eat in close to 20 countries. As a former expat, she has fostered wine relations and created experiences in the following wine regions globally: Italy, France, USA (California and NY), Chile, Argentina, South Africa, and Hungary. Her admiration for wine lead her to study as a wine professional, achieving Certified Sommelier Level with the Court of The Master Sommeliers, WSET  Level 2 Wine & Spirits Award  and WSET  Level 3 Advanced Certification in Wine. She is a public speaker, curator and host for intimate wine experiences with a stellar track record of supporting and building with Small Business Owners in gastronomy which ignited her event THE COMMUNION.  A pop up wine tasting and food pairing experience that led the invitation to prepare the wine menu for the James Beard's House, Thanksgiving Dinner of 2017. As trained civil engineer, she developed her career as a Real Estate and Construction Project Manager. Her extensive portfolio includes but not limited to; Interior Renovations, New Construction and Green Building and clients include Luxury Fashion Brands, High End Residential and Museums. She is also co-founded The Culture Bazaar, a blog whose mission is to connect people through culture immerisve experiences. The Last Sip: When you finish your day and sit down with your favorite glass of wine, what is on your music playlist? Anderson Pak, HER and For the Turn-Up – Migos For more information: www.chamccoy.com For Information and Tickets to Cha's next Communion and to sign up for updates for her next Wine Club installment, please see the following link: https://www.chamccoy.com/events/ Social Media: Instagram: @cha-squared Facebook: @Chasquaredproject

In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Cha McCoy of Cha Squared Hospitality.  In this episode we speak to Cha about: Growing up in Harlem Experiencing different cultures through food Her Eat Pray Love Moment Living La Bella Vita The amazing wines of Portugal Cha's Bio Cha McCoy is the Chief Visionary Officer and Founder of CHA Squared Hospitality  LLC, a lifestyle company with a focus on Tourism and Gastronomy.  In 2012, she achieved her MBA in Italy; an opportunity which led her to drink and eat in close to 20 countries. As a former expat, she has fostered wine relations and created experiences in the following wine regions globally: Italy, France, USA (California and NY), Chile, Argentina, South Africa, and Hungary. Her admiration for wine lead her to study as a wine professional, achieving Certified Sommelier Level with the Court of The Master Sommeliers, WSET  Level 2 Wine & Spirits Award  and WSET  Level 3 Advanced Certification in Wine. She is a public speaker, curator and host for intimate wine experiences with a stellar track record of supporting and building with Small Business Owners in gastronomy which ignited her event THE COMMUNION.  A pop up wine tasting and food pairing experience that led the invitation to prepare the wine menu for the James Beard's House, Thanksgiving Dinner of 2017. As trained civil engineer, she developed her career as a Real Estate and Construction Project Manager. Her extensive portfolio includes but not limited to; Interior Renovations, New Construction and Green Building and clients include Luxury Fashion Brands, High End Residential and Museums. She is also co-founded The Culture Bazaar, a blog whose mission is to connect people through culture immerisve experiences. The Last Sip: When you finish your day and sit down with your favorite glass of wine, what is on your music playlist? Anderson Pak, HER and For the Turn-Up – Migos For more information: www.chamccoy.com For Information and Tickets to Cha's next Communion and to sign up for updates for her next Wine Club installment, please see the following link: https://www.chamccoy.com/events/ Social Media: Instagram: @cha-squared Facebook: @Chasquaredproject

So many of us are still grappling with the loss of Anthony Bourdain, writer, TV star, and globetrotter. He touched so many lives as he showcased the world and its humanity through the lens of food. Helen Rosner, contributing writer at The New Yorker, shares her experience interviewing him over the years and explains what inspired the title of her article, "Anthony Bourdain and the Power of Telling the Truth." Cha McCoy, wine professional and tourism consultant, tells us why she admired Bourdain and what we can learn from his approach to travel. And Chef Preeti Mistry of Navi Kitchen in Oakland recalls being on his show Parts Unknown and how his open-mindedness and curiosity will be missed. Joining us for the first half of the show is Vanessa Palazio, owner and culinary director of Chicha Cafetin and Cocktails, a new Nicaraguan restaurant in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Thank you to Le Cordon Bleu and Bob's Red Mill for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe. From Helen's New Yorker story: “Remember when you asked me if I was a feminist, and I was afraid to say yes?” he said, in that growling, companionable voice. “Write this down: I’m a fuckin’ feminist.” Radio Cherry Bombe is powered by Simplecast

Gelato, risotto, pistachio butter, anchovies, Prosecco… ? Welcome to the life (and grocery list) of Skye McAlpine, who has called Venice home since the age of 6. She joins us to talk about Venetian cuisine, her love for this magical city, and her first cookbook, A Table in Venice, which is out now. Skye shares her typical food day and walks us through the delicious customs of her city, from gelato time to the tradition of getting a late afternoon spritz with your friends. Our second guest is Cha McCoy, wine expert, globetrotter, and creator of Cha Squared Hospitality, a lifestyle company with a focus on tourism and gastronomy. Cha, who hails from Harlem, had an Eat Pray Love moment and got her MBA in Italy, which led to her collecting drinking and eating experiences in close to 20 countries. Today, she runs a number of wine education and appreciation programs, including The Communion and Sunday School Series, and joins us to talk about her passions. Thank you to Emmi cheeses from Switzerland and Le Cordon Bleu for supporting this episode! Radio Cherry Bombe is powered by Simplecast

Today's guest is Cha McCoy, Harlem native and founder of CHA Squared Consulting LLC, a lifestyle company with a focus on hospitality, tourism, and gastronomy. Cha has traveled to over 25 countries and received her MBA in Italy in 2012. She is a public speaker, curator and hosts intimate wine experiences for wine lovers like THE COMMUNION, a weekly tasting event here in New York City. An avid traveler and ‘vino-tourist,' Cha has created wine experiences in Italy, France, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, the US and Hungary. A Hungry Society is powered by Simplecast

Episode 1 of NY to Paradise: creating your own success, is titled "The Power of Observation". We speak with Cha McCoy about her passion for travel, culture, and wine. She is an engineering consultant, innkeep manager, and co-founder of The Culture Bazaar Group. She addresses some misconceptions about travel, finding her passion for wine, and becoming a local while living in Italy for 2 years.   "Coco Says" - is insight from Coretta Ryan based on her personal experiences.   For Cha McCoy living in Italy and her experience with wine cultivated her interest in wanting to create businesses around wine, culture, and travel.   Exposing yourself to new experiences forces you to become innovative in your approach with how you navigate business. Your observations are part of your learning which is why it's important to manage your surroundings so they are filled with positive and purposeful experiences. Her love for simply browsing magazines for inspiration gets her excited about her work and makes her hyper aware of what she would create as a business and how she would share it with others. As this episode is titled; The Power of Observation, remember to take time each day to sit and reflect on how you plan to use your personal experiences to create your vision. Guest Contact: Instagram @Cha_squared, www.theculturebazaar.com.     Show credits Created and co-produced by Coretta Ryan of CRPR, LLC Co-produced by Keisha Dutes (TK in the AM) of Bondfire Radio  Logo Art Design by Gold Standard Creative Music by Chris Butler    Leave a review on Itunes, podbean or soundcloud!  If you are or know of an entrepreneur in your community who would be a great addition to the show or interested in collaborating with the show drop me a line at info@crprllc.com. www.crprllc.com