Navigating the Wine World with Hailey Bohlman, Founder of Cork and Fizz

EP 74. Navigating the Wine World with Hailey Bohlman, Founder of Cork and Fizz

In this episode of The Coast Podcast, hosts Emilie Given and Whitney Popa interview Hailey Bohlman, founder of Cork and Fizz, a virtual tasting company offering in-person and online wine tastings.

Hailey shares her journey from software engineer to wine educator, and explains how her passion for wine education was ignited during a trip to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Hailey discusses her approach to wine tastings and how they're designed to help participants pinpoint their preferences in a judgement-free, fun way.

The conversation also touches upon the value of experiences over expertise, with Hailey and the hosts recognizing the importance of continuous learning, embracing imperfection, and authentically sharing one’s unique journey. Hailey discusses her company's growth, her move from pursuing a job in tech to becoming an entrepreneur, and the most popular virtual tastings she offers.

In this episode:

01:16 Understanding Cork and Fizz: More Than Just Wine Tasting

07:18 The Art of Wine Selection and Appreciation

22:23 The Impact of Wine and Food Pairing

25:35 Customizing Wine Tasting Experiences

27:39 Journey from Corporate Job to Wine Business

28:44 The Birth of Cork and Fizz

35:55 The Excitement of Running a Wine Business

46:44 The Impact of Service Jobs on Empathy

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Maha Copy Co (https://www.instagram.com/mahacopyco)

Books:

The Cork Dork - Bianca Bosker

The Wine Bible - Karen MacNeil

Podcasts:

Hailey's Podcast: The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cork-fizz-guide-to-wine/id1690621969)

The Boss Babe Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bossbabe-podcast/id1453389736)

Connect With Hailey:

Website (https://corkandfizz.com/)

Instagram: @corkandfizz (https://instagram.com/corkandfizz/)

Podcast: The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cork-fizz-guide-to-wine/id1690621969)

Wine Retreat 2024 (https://www.corkandfizz.com/2024-walla-walla-wine-retreat.html)

Connect with Emilie:

Instagram: @emilieigiven (https://www.instagram.com/emiliegiven_/)

Website (https://www.shesagiven.com/)

Connect with Whitney:

Instagram: @whitpopa (https://www.instagram.com/whitpopa/)

Website (https://www.popaandassociates.com/)

Connect with The Coast:

Instagram @coastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/coastpodcast/)

Website (https://www.coastpodcast.com/)