In February 2021, Texas experienced a historic snowstorm that continues to have a lasting impact on individuals and businesses statewide. Jordan Jent and his business Texas Fungus were not spared.

Now that the storm has passed, Jordan chats with host Roger Bissell on building a mushroom farm in Texas, his experiences as a small business owner and what the future holds.

Host Roger Bissell sits down virtually with one half of the fabulous McBride Sisters duo, Robin McBride, to share the story of how their wine company began, their journey as new vitners and what the future holds of their brand.

Over time, McBride Sisters has grown into what is not only the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States, but one of the most inclusive, accessible, socially aware and sustainable. 

Their collection of wines are a reflection of the sisters' unique upbringings in New Zealand and the Central Coast of California and embody their brand's signature style - a blend of old-world elegance and new-world finesse.

Since 2005, The McBride Sisters’ mission has become clear—to transform the industry, lead by example, and cultivate community, one delicious glass of wine, at a time. 

We're excited to have Luca Pasquero Elia, Co-Owner, Paitin Wine, join us this week on Unwined Live.

The history of Paitin began in 1796 when Benedetto Elia bought this estate with its wine cellar and vineyards. his son Guiseppe enlarged the vineyards and later bought the underground cellars, which date to the 1400s.

Since 1898 we have been exporting wine and since 1893 we have been producing Barbaresco del Sori Paitin.

In 1965 Secondo Pasquero restarted the winery and built a new cellar and replanted the vineyards and bought more as well. (source: wine.com).

Paitin is one of the oldest wineries in Barbaresco.

In today's show we discuss:

• The role family plays in winemaking

• How Luca and his family have pivoted in the pandemic

• What the future holds for Paitin Wine

Connect with Paitin Wine on Facebook or Instagram.

We're excited to have Chicago-based artist Jenny Vyas join us this week on Unwined Live. Jenny is a self-taught Contemporary South Asian Fine Artist and Muralist. She is highly influenced by beauty in complex human emotions and attempts to reveal them through multiple nuances in expressions through her paintings and murals.

Her interest in human frailty shows in her paintings where she creates abstracts of human silhouettes and fluctuating forms in half-light; all drawn from reality, personal experiences and memories.

In today's show we discuss:

• How the ending of a relationship inspired her start as an artist

• The impact art and creativity has on life and the healing process

• The concept of art as therapy

You can find her work at JennyVyas.com or on Instagram at @JennyVyas and Facebook at @ArtByJennyVyas.

Profound Microfarms was founded in 2015 by Jeff and Lee Bednar in Lucas Texas. They grow over 150 varieties of leafy greens, edible flowers, rare culinary herbs and microgreens in 17,000 square feet of controlled environment greenhouse hydroponic systems. Jeff and Lee’s journey started with the question “where does our food come from?” Leading them down the path of growing their own food and connecting with the local food community, including farmers, chefs and educators.

Join Roger live from Italy as he chats with Fabio Bonini and his journey into the world of "black gold" (artisanal balsamic vinegar). Explore the amazing flavors of this unique culinary find as they do a live tasting as well.

Today we are introducing you to five incredible women making an impact in wine...all over the globe. They talk business, family, and everything in between. This is a conversation you don't want to miss…

Chef Sujan Sarkar is redefining Indian cuisine with a modern flair all across the world.

No matter who you are or where you come from, everyone can design a life on their own terms…

Love and the perfect Bolognese with Instagram rising stars Hope & Kadero Watson, Everyday With H&K.