Welcome to Episode 1723, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Martha Cisneros Paja in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Martha Cisneros Paja is the blogger and writer behind WineDivaa.com, CEO of Latinas Wine Club Inc., with a background career as a Technology Engineer. She has incorporated into professional wine studies as a certified WSET Level 2, Sherry Wine Specialist and Introductory Sommelier Course. She is a versatile professional and entrepreneur. In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, she founded Latinas Wine Club Inc., a community and technology platform with wine education as the Corazon (Heart) of the initiative where the mission is to Educate. Empower. Elevate through Wine. Her unique perspective has attracted an audience of 17,000 followers around the world. In New York, she hosts wine tastings for the community and personal clients. She has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast as a Future 40 tastemaker in 2023 and other media outlets as a unique and culturally aware voice. Currently, she is focused on tasting different wine regions, studying for the Sommelier exam, and polishing her writing skills by providing wine recommendations on the blog and Instagram. Follow her wine journey at winedivaa.com Connect: Wesbite: winedivaa.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/winedivaa Facebook: Facebook.com/winedivaa Twitter: Twitter.com/winedivaa 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!