Demystifying Wine and Breaking Stereotypes Along the Way with Cristie Norman

03/02/21 • 49 min

Imagine you're at one of the most upscale restaurants in Beverly Hills. You want to order a glass of wine and the sommelier walks over. Who do you picture showing up to your table?

You’re probably not picturing a 26-year old Asian woman recommending the best wine to pair with your meal. Unfortunately, the world of wine still has a long way to go when it comes to sommelier diversity.
That’s exactly the reality that today's guest has found herself in throughout her incredible journey of becoming a force to be reckoned with in the wine industry.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Cristie Norman, a Certified Sommelier and Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Educator of the Year. She started her professional wine journey at the young age of 19 (yes, you read that right!) and is all about shattering glass ceilings in the traditional wine world.
Even more impressive is how Cristie has created opportunities for herself and others during the pandemic. Her innovative thinking and can-do attitude has served her peers greatly during these dire times.

Cristie’s story is a stellar example of how you can use your passion to bring a community together. I truly hope her story will inspire you to see the opportunities in front of you and create something of your own. You just might be able to help others like you along the way.

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Imagine you're at one of the most upscale restaurants in Beverly Hills. You want to order a glass of wine and the sommelier walks over. Who do you picture showing up to your table?

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:

Did this episode inspire you? Did you learn something new? If you want to hear more stories like this one, then subscribe, rate, and review this podcast.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Connect with Cristie Norman on Instagram
Learn more about The Online Wine Course* and The United Sommeliers Foundation
Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
Read the Episode Transcript
Get to know Hidden Rhythm on Instagram

*Enter “TheExperientialTable” at checkout to get 50% off The Online Wine Course!

Thanks so much for listening! Connect with me on Instagram (@culinarycynthia) and let me know how you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear from you!

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The Culinary Boss Podcast - Demystifying Wine and Breaking Stereotypes Along the Way with Cristie Norman

Transcript

CYNTHIA SAMANIAN: Hello, everyone, welcome to The Experiential Table podcast. I'm Cynthia Samanian, your host and founder of Hidden Rhythm. I'm also the creator of Cooking Class Business School where I help culinary pros create and market profitable online cooking classes. Now I've got a few questions for you. Do you consider yourself a wine connoisseur? Or perhaps you're interested in becoming one? Do you miss in-person wine tastings and wish there was a way to experience the