Welcome to Episode 1536, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Beth Brickenden in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Beth Brickenden is doing high end, educational and entertaining inclusive wine events with a Drag Queen! Working at the forefront of London’s food and wine scene for over a decade since leaving the Emerald Isle, from pop-up wine bars to Michelin Chef collaborations, Beth has a wealth of experience and passion for all things wine and dine. As a host of Amazon Prime’s The Three Drinker’s in Ireland and continuing to create immersive wine experiences, Beth also consults for wine bars and restaurants across the city. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/beth_brickenden/ Website: dragandwine.com/about/ About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!