Megan (she/her) started (then-called) Women In Wine in 2018 while having the opportunity to work in Richmond, Virginia’s growing wine scene. Her jobs have always consisted of jumping between Outdoor Education (for youth) and restaurants. This love of both nature; working with the nuances of plants and the outdoors, as well as hospitality, is what drew her to wine. The best experiences are those shared, and what a better way to do that than great food and beverages. The goal was to create safe spaces for marginalized genders to experience wine in a welcoming environment. Wine should bring people together, not isolate. It also often brings conversation – something more than just experiences through taste.