May 31, 2021
Episode Overview:
“My grandpa taught me that it doesn't matter what you do except being really really good at it.”
When facing a crossroad and you’re unsure of your direction, listening to this particular episode might be for you. Today with me I have Melaney and Malia, two young women that took a leap of faith and built their own wine label, Landmass Wines.
With winemaking being complex and competitive-- all while typically being a business passed down from generations, these two first-generation women took the industry head-on and challenged all of its foundations.
We talk about how they kept their heads held high in the industry despite the male-dominated companies around them, I hope you enjoy this talk just as much as I did!
Episode highlights:
- Their early life and careers leading up to creating their own wine brand
- Winemaking, their passion, the processes and the culture within the industry
- How difficult the barriers of entry are to the industry
- What drives them
- How wine is parallel to women
- The various influences that gave them the confidence to start their brand
- How women can handle gender discrimination
- Their advice for women who want to thrive in male-dominated fields
About our Guests:
Melaney Schmidt and Malia Myers are the co-owners of Landmass Wines based in Portland, Oregon where they make the wine themselves. Malia and Melaney met in Los Angeles and found a lot of qualities and aspirations they had in common which led them to create their own wine brand.
Melaney was born in New Mexico but soon after her family moved to Southern California. She grew up in a small town surrounded by dairy and cattle. She worked in restaurants then eventually bars where she developed her passion for beverages with a degree in Art.
Malia Myers is half Filipino and was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She has a set design degree and has worked on creating sets in the entertainment industry even working on the set of the Oscars.
With production of variant wines at 800 crates a year, Melaney and Malia still have ways to go-- but it's no secret that through their fierce determination and innovative experimentation, they’ll definitely build their influence and leave a mark on their local industry soon.
Connect with Melaney and Malia:
- Website: http://landmasswines.com
- Instagram: @landmasswines
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