What the Wine Industry Was Missing—Until Now with LaToya Jordan and Brianna Shelko Founders of Marble Wines
Founder's Story
LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding Marble Wines—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.
Key Discussion Points
- Why the wine industry lacked female representation
- How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship
- The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility
- Why Marble's red blend is a "transitional wine" for first-time red drinkers
- The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottle
- Building a community of women through events, wine tastings, and storytelling
- The unique bond between two co-founders from different generations and backgrounds
Takeaways
- Don't wait to be included—build what's missing
- The best businesses start from genuine relationships
- Authenticity resonates more than perfection in branding
- Representation isn't just visual—it's experiential
- Start small, connect deeply, and let the product speak
Closing Thoughts
LaToya and Brianna are redefining what a wine brand can be—rooted in identity, friendship, and fearless ambition. Marble Wines is more than a label; it's a mirror for the women it serves.
Raw Description
<p>LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding <a href="http://www.marblewines.com">Marble Wines</a>—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.</p> <p><strong>Key Discussion Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Why the wine industry lacked female representation</p> </li> <li> <p>How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship</p> </li> <li> <p>The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility</p> </li> <li> <p>Why Marble’s red blend is a “transitional wine” for first-time red drinkers</p> </li> <li> <p>The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottle</p> </li> <li> <p>Building a community of women through events, wine tastings, and storytelling</p> </li> <li> <p>The unique bond between two co-founders from different generations and backgrounds</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Don’t wait to be included—build what’s missing</p> </li> <li> <p>The best businesses start from genuine relationships</p> </li> <li> <p>Authenticity resonates more than perfection in branding</p> </li> <li> <p>Representation isn’t just visual—it’s experiential</p> </li> <li> <p>Start small, connect deeply, and let the product speak</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing Thoughts:</strong><br />LaToya and Brianna are redefining what a wine brand can be—rooted in identity, friendship, and fearless ambition. Marble Wines is more than a label; it’s a mirror for the women it serves.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Show Notes
LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding Marble Wines—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.
Key Discussion Points
- Why the wine industry lacked female representation
- How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship
- The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility
- Why Marble's red blend is a "transitional wine" for first-time red drinkers
- The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottle
- Building a community of women through events, wine tastings, and storytelling
- The unique bond between two co-founders from different generations and backgrounds
Takeaways
- Don't wait to be included—build what's missing
- The best businesses start from genuine relationships
- Authenticity resonates more than perfection in branding
- Representation isn't just visual—it's experiential
- Start small, connect deeply, and let the product speak
Closing Thoughts
LaToya and Brianna are redefining what a wine brand can be—rooted in identity, friendship, and fearless ambition. Marble Wines is more than a label; it's a mirror for the women it serves.
Raw Description
<p>LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding <a href="http://www.marblewines.com">Marble Wines</a>—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.</p> <p><strong>Key Discussion Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Why the wine industry lacked female representation</p> </li> <li> <p>How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship</p> </li> <li> <p>The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility</p> </li> <li> <p>Why Marble’s red blend is a “transitional wine” for first-time red drinkers</p> </li> <li> <p>The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottle</p> </li> <li> <p>Building a community of women through events, wine tastings, and storytelling</p> </li> <li> <p>The unique bond between two co-founders from different generations and backgrounds</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Don’t wait to be included—build what’s missing</p> </li> <li> <p>The best businesses start from genuine relationships</p> </li> <li> <p>Authenticity resonates more than perfection in branding</p> </li> <li> <p>Representation isn’t just visual—it’s experiential</p> </li> <li> <p>Start small, connect deeply, and let the product speak</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing Thoughts:</strong><br />LaToya and Brianna are redefining what a wine brand can be—rooted in identity, friendship, and fearless ambition. Marble Wines is more than a label; it’s a mirror for the women it serves.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>