Best Mireia Podcasts (2025)

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Rethinking How We Build: Craft, Risk, and Real Collaboration feat. Beau Dromiack 24:18

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19d ago24:18

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This episode looks at how teams actually build things together... and why so many groups still protect their own turf. Alyssa and Beau talk about architecture, construction, leadership, and how shared risk can transform the way people work. Beau explains why craft, coordination, and empathy matter more than ever, especially as AI begins reshaping t…

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Field Notes: The Comfort Zone That Makes You Less 4:41

22d ago4:41

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I've lived by "be all in or be all out" for years. Then I realized I was the half-in person I couldn't stand. In this micro episode, I'm reflecting on my recent conversation with Rachel Burr, author of "Butterfly Goo," and something she said that stopped me mid-sentence: "When we choose to stay stuck, it is still a choice." I'm unpacking what that …

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How to Build Black-Belt Leadership Instincts feat. Aslak de Silva 21:10

26d ago21:10

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This episode goes deep into what it takes to grow as a leader. Alyssa talks with Aslak de Silva about how lessons from martial arts can shape the way we lead, recover, and build trust with our teams. Aslak shares how he went from world champion fighter to CEO and why the habits he built in the dojo still drive his success today. This is a great lis…

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Premium Aromatic White Wines Part 2 Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat

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Chris explores two fascinating aromatic grapes: Muscat family and Sauvignon Blanc, highlighting their unique characteristics, styles and regional expressions.

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Escaping the Wrong Path and Building the Right One feat. Rachel Burr 25:00

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Alyssa and Rachel Burr talk about what real transformation looks like, far beyond the feel good quotes online. Rachel shares the story behind her book Butterfly Goo and explains why change often starts the moment you admit you are on the wrong path. This episode is worth a listen if you feel stuck, half committed, or unsure how to take the first st…

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Spotlight on Winemaking for Premium Aromatic White Wines - Part 1

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Chris takes us through the winemaking techniques used to create premium aromatic white wines as per the WSET Level 3 Wine specification.

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Redefining "Having It All" feat. Mireia Mujika 24:01

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When Mireia became a mother, everything changed. What started as a struggle to balance work and family became the spark for an entirely new path—one built around authenticity, courage, and redefining what “having it all” really means. In this conversation, Alyssa and Mireia talk about the moment when life forces you to pause and ask, is this really…

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How to Establish a Vineyard - Maintenance with Chris Buckley of VineWorks Part 3

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In the final part of our series on establishing a vineyard, we explore vineyard maintenance once the vines are in the ground. Chris Buckley of VineWorks walks us through the key tasks throughout the year.

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Alyssa Likes to Talk (and That’s the Whole Point) 4:27

2M ago4:27

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When your high school coach tries to sum you up in a few words, "Alyssa likes to talk," it can feel like a punchline. But what if that label was actually the throughline? In this Field Note, Alyssa shares the story behind her umbrella brand, Alyssa Likes to Talk - a home for every conversation, project, and lesson that’s shaped how she builds, lead…

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Redefining Success: Choosing Joy Over Burnout feat. Eric Nehrlich 25:31

2M ago25:31

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What happens when the thing you’ve been chasing suddenly doesn’t feel worth it anymore? In this conversation, Alyssa Nolte and Eric Nehrlich unpack the pressure to achieve constantly and the freedom that comes from saying no. Eric shares the story of how working 100-hour weeks at Google led to a total collapse and a life-changing realization: succe…

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How to Establish a Vineyard - Planting with Chris Buckley of VineWorks Part 2

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In this second part of series of establishing a vineyard, we explore how to prepare the ground for planting vines with Chris Buckley from VineWorks.

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You Can’t Be Every Tree in the Forest: The Power of Niching Down feat. Dr. Munira Zahabi 26:35

2M ago26:35

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When Alyssa sat down with Dr. Munira Zahabi, known as The Niche Navigator, the conversation quickly turned to one of the hardest lessons for any entrepreneur - you can’t be everything to everyone. Munira shares how her own career twists led her to help others uncover their unique “nucleus” - the core of who they are and what they’re meant to do. To…

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Establishing a Vineyard with Chris Buckley of VineWorks Part 1

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Ever dreamt of starting a vineyard, we find out how to get started by first selecting the right plot, with Chris Buckley at VineWorks.

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Leading Without Triggers: The Science of Calm Communication feat. Dr. Dee Trudeau Poskas 26:30

2M ago26:30

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In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Dee Trudeau Poskas to talk about how understanding your triggers can change the way you lead. They explore what happens in your brain when you’re under stress, how language shapes influence, and why self-awareness is the secret to better communication at work. It’s a conversation about the science behind c…

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The Wee Vinoteca Profile of an Award-Winning Indie Merchant with Duncan Gammie

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Discover how founder Duncan Gammie built The Wee Vinoteca, an award-winning fusion of wine shop, bar and club built on a 'less but better' philosophy.

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Why Passion Isn’t Enough: Build a Life Around Meaning, Not Motivation feat. Alan Lazaros 31:02

2M ago31:02

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When Alan Lazaros says passion isn’t enough, he means it. In this conversation, Alyssa and Alan dive deep into what it really takes to live a meaningful life, not just a busy or successful one. From near-death experiences to redefining what work should look like, Alan shares how he turned pain into purpose and why the key to fulfillment isn’t chasi…

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Mireia Torres on Ancestral Vines

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The Torres family are searching for historical or ancestral vines to bring back into production. We hear about the key criteria and the grapes they are focusing on.

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You Are Not Your Job: Redefining Success Beyond Titles feat. Angie Callen 27:09

2M ago27:09

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In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Angie Callen, a self-described “recovering engineer who loves people,” to talk about the pressure we all feel to define ourselves by what we do instead of who we are. Angie shares how she walked away from a traditional career path to build a life and business that align with her real values. Together, they unp…

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Mireia Torres on Carbon Mitigation

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Familia Torres are at the forefront of sustainability, find out what they are doing different with Mireia Torres, a fifth generation family member.

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WSET New Directions with Michelle Brampton CEO of WSET

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We go behind the scenes at the WSET with CEO Michelle Brampton to find out about the changes to culture and approach during her time as CEO.

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Leadership Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait feat. Jen Silva Boucher 26:22

3M ago26:22

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What if leadership isn’t something you’re born with? In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Jen Silva Boucher to explore why leadership is a skill you can learn, practice, and grow. Jen shares her own origin story of moving from individual contributor to people leader, the struggles of being a first-time manager, and how she built For the Middle Ac…

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Maison Mirabeau Rose Winemaking with Guillame Cordonis

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Discover winemaking techniques used by Maison Mirabeau to make their famously delicate rose wines in this interview with Guillame Cordonis.

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When Following Your Passion Means Letting Go feat. Renee Murphy 34:35

3M ago34:35

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What happens when the dream career you built turns into the very thing that drains your joy? In this episode, Alyssa talks with Renee Murphy about leaving behind a successful career in fashion to find peace, purpose, and a new passion in science and sustainability. This is a powerful conversation about knowing when it’s time to let go, how to tell …

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Maison Mirabeau with Thierry Laurence and Tessa Henderson

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We dig into the Mirabeau story and how they have grown from start up to one of the leading brands in Provence over 15 years.

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Belonging Starts with Language feat. Lori Baker 24:22

3M ago24:22

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa sits down with Lori Baker to talk about language, belonging, and the hidden barriers people face at work. Lori went from engineer to English teacher for international professionals, and her story shows how much language shapes confidence and inclusion. This conversation is a reminder that work isn’t jus…

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Wine Scoring with Paul Declerck

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Delve into the world of wine ratings and scores with Paul Declerck, author of a new book How to Appreciate Wine.

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Big Decisions Beat Habits: How to Change Your Life Trajectory feat. Apollo Emeka 32:37

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Alyssa sits down with Dr. Apollo Emeka for a powerful conversation about the choices that shape our lives. Apollo shares his journey from high school dropout to Green Beret, FBI agent, entrepreneur, and coach. Together, they explore why big decisions (not habits) are the true turning points. This episode will challenge how you think about disciplin…

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Booked, Not Busy: Why Strategic Rest Fuels Better Leaders feat. Dr. Erin Wilson 28:15

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Erin Wilson, co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership. Together they dive into why rest isn’t a luxury...it’s a leadership strategy. From Erin’s own story of burnout to her framework for “strategic rest,” this conversation challenges the way you think about hustle culture, success, a…

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When Leadership Protects Comfort Over People feat. Kimberly Harden 27:00

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, host Alyssa Nolte sits down with Dr. Kimberly Harden to explore a hard truth: too many leaders build for their own comfort instead of building real connection. Kimberly shares her experiences in corporate America, the moments that pushed her to write Cultural Intelligence: A Blueprint for 21st Century Leadersh…

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When Being a Badass Becomes a Burden feat. Kirstin Carey 29:32

5M ago29:32

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Kirstin Carey to explore what happens when your strength becomes your biggest obstacle. From growing up in a “walk it off” culture to burning out while helping others heal, Kirstin shares how her identity as a high performer masked deeper patterns of overgiving, undercharging, and s…

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Visibility Is the Real Currency feat. Christelle Biiga 31:36

5M ago31:36

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, host Alyssa Nolte sits down with Christelle Biiga - speaker, coach, and founder of Exposure Maven - to explore the unexpected power of visibility and the journey that led her to podcasting as a path to purpose. Christelle shares her unbelievable origin story, from arriving in the U.S. without speaking English …

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Weather and Soils of Bandol with Cedric Gravier

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We're back to Bandol, talking weather and soils with Cedric Gravier of La Suffrene.

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You Don’t Have to Earn Rest feat. Johanna Sanchez 22:58

5M ago22:58

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Johanna Sanchez to talk about what it really means to build a business—and a life—on your own terms. From working 70-hour weeks in child protection to building a six-figure business and still burning out, Johanna shares the pivotal moment that forced her to rethink everything. Toget…

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Getting Geeky on Yeast and Acidity with Mary Bridges from Gusbourne

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Mary Bridges is head winemaker at Gusbourne and is passionate about yeast, a key ingredient for making sparkling wines. In this episode we find out how yeast works and is managed throughout the winemaking process.

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Unreasonable Belief: What It Really Takes to Bring an Idea to Life feat. Jenny De Leon 25:51

5M ago25:51

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Jenny De Leon—IT consultant, reluctant inventor, and founder of Repeatable Travel Systems—to unpack what it really takes to bring an idea to life...especially when no one else sees the vision. From small-town hardware stores to fighting the U.S. Patent Office for six years, Jenny sh…

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The Wines of Bandol with Cedric Gravier

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Bandol in Provence is best known for Mourvedre to produce ageworthy, full-bodied reds. We meet up with the president of the Bandol winegrowers association to find out more about the region and grapes.

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Mary Bridges on Gusbourne Estate Part 1

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Meet Mary Bridges, head winemaker at Gusbourne Estate located in Kent producing premium sparkling and still wines. We find out how Mary began her winemaking career while studying at Plumpton College and working several vintages.

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Stop Waiting to Be Chosen feat. Andrea Mohamed 32:06

6M ago32:06

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In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Andrea Mohamed, co-founder of Quantum Bloom, to explore what it really takes to build a career, and a company, on your own terms. From boldly quitting her boss (but not the company) to helping early-career women in STEM navigate systems that weren’t built for them, Andrea shares per…

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The State of the Fine Wine Market with Tom Burchfield from Liv-ex Part 2

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We continue looking at the fine wine market with Tom Burchfield and the regions to watch other than the traditional high-end Bordeaux and Burgundy markets.

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Heart-Brain Hacks for Better Leadership feat. Natalie Alesi 28:23

6M ago28:23

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What if the key to better leadership isn’t another tool or framework, but your own nervous system? In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Natalie Alesi unpacks the science behind heart-brain coherence and how leaders can use it to build trust, reduce stress, and create more connected, high-performing teams. We talk about neuroscience in plain Engli…

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The State of the Fine Wine Market with Tom Burchfield Liv-ex - Part 1

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We focus in on the performance of fine wine market and en primeur over the last 20 years with Tom Burchfield, head of market intelligence at Liv-ex.

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Tariffs and the Fine Wine Market with Robbie Stevens Liv-ex Part2

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In this episode we talk to Liv-ex to find out what is happening to fine wine trading during the US trade tariff war and the impact on EU fine wine.

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Stop Chasing Customers, Start Attracting Them feat. Charles Browne 36:41

7M ago36:41

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What if your customer growth problem isn’t a product issue but a people one? In this episode, Alyssa Nolte sits down with leadership strategist Charles Browne to unpack why so many organizations chase the wrong customers, build bloated offerings, and burn out their best people in the process. From his early days in martial arts and the Navy’s nucle…

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Tariffs and the Fine Wine Market with Robbie Stevens Liv-ex Part 1

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We're talking tariffs with Robbie Stevens of Liv-ex and how they affected fine wine trading in Trumps first administration.

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Liv-ex and the Fine Wine Market with Tom Burchfield

7M ago

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Find out how fine wines are traded with Tom Burchfield, head of market intelligence at Liv-ex.

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Santa in the Bushes and Other Lessons in Letting Go feat. Rebecca Link 26:20

7M ago26:20

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What do falling holiday decorations, dirty dishes, and single parenthood have in common? For Rebecca Link, they became unexpected metaphors for letting go of perfection, surviving the unimaginable, and rewriting the rules of leadership. In this episode, Rebecca gets real about grief, toxic positivity, and what it actually takes to rebuild after eve…

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Vines in Poly Tunnels with Sandy Booth Part 2

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In this second episode with Sandy Booth we continue to explore how polytunnels are being used to grow grapes and the pros and cons.

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The Death of Coffee’s for Closers: Helping Beats Hustling feat. Tom Whalen 25:47

8M ago25:47

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Tom Whalen didn’t set out to be in sales - he just needed a job. Fast forward a few decades, and he’s built his entire career (and even a college course) around it. In this episode, we talk about how modern sales has evolved past cheesy scripts and high-pressure tactics. From building trust with customers to staying human in hybrid teams, Tom share…