We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kathleen Smith. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kathleen below.

Kathleen , appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

I have travelled extensively throughout my life but have always lived in Montreal, Canada. After many years as a successful IT Project Management Consultant, my family and I moved to the United States to pursue new opportunities. I left all that was familiar behind – my career, family and friends and decided to use this opportunity to pursue my true calling which is everything wine.  I registered for the WSET Level 2 program, to Level 3 and finally Diploma which I completed October 2022. In tandem I began a blog called The Happy Vine to share my wine knowledge, stories and discoveries. Keep in mind this industry was new to me and operates much differently than the IT world. The people, their stories and the relationships are what makes opportunities happen. Diving into my studies and wine knowledge, I began networking in the wine industry through wine fairs, judging at wine competitions both in USA, Canada and Europe and the doors started opening. The journey has led me to where I am today- a proud ambassador of Concours Mondial des Féminalise, a published writer and wine judge.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am in love with wine and it’s world, its colors, perfumes and charm. Through travel, connecting with people and most certainly tasting their creations, you discover the passion, the journey and story that each and every bottle tells. Growing up in multi-cultural Montreal, Canada, I was heavily influenced by diverse food and wine culture. This passion for food and wine grew over time as my travels and experiences shaped my passion.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on NFTs. (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice

There will always be new and exciting advances in technology. NFTs are a means for people share and own a piece of art, whether it be music, a story, It’s a conduit for people to express themselves, security of ownership and opens up a broader market for the artist.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

My knowledge, my outgoing personality, my zest for life/meeting new people and having an open mind.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.thehappyvine.net
• Instagram: @thehappyvineks
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyvine?mibextid=LQQJ4d