Aamira Garba on LoveLee Wines, Motherhood, and Purpose | How I Got Here

Описание: 🎙️ How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield

Guest: ‪@aamiraw‬ Founder of LoveLee Wines

In this episode, Dreena sits down with Aamira Garba, the creator of LoveLee Wines, to talk about the spark that changed her life on a New Jersey train, the courage it took to enter an industry with so few Black women, and the discipline she pours into every bottle.

Aamira shares how she blended her first wines without a license, built slowly and intentionally while raising two daughters, and found her purpose in an unexpected place. From her earliest blends to landing on VinePair’s Top 25 Pinot Noirs in the World, this conversation reveals the quiet strength behind her journey.

This story is about faith, legacy, and choosing yourself even when the blueprint doesn’t exist.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:30 The Journey Begins: Discovering Wine
03:06 Bootlegging and Early Challenges
03:43 Balancing Life and Business
05:29 The Train Ride That Shifted Everything
07:54 Why Not Me
09:47 Naming LoveLee
11:47 Self-Funding While Raising Kids
15:49 Claiming Space as a Black Woman Winemaker
17:52 Breaking Stereotypes and Celebrating Success
20:48 Challenges Within the Wine Industry
21:19 Navigating the Three-Tier System
22:48 Building Relationships and Wine Sales
24:16 Finding the Right Vineyard Partner
26:22 Inside the Winemaking Process
27:31 Staying Grounded and Inspired
29:37 Protecting the Craft
31:00 Legacy for Her Daughters
33:03 Recognition and Self-Acceptance
35:20 Quick Fire Questions

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