Welcome to the last episode of the Ketogeek Podcast. Creating successful businesses is a challenge but will it be a fulfilling and rewarding experience? How can you focus on things that matter while being productive, enjoying hobbies, giving back to the community, and having a family all at the same time? Ian shares his lifestyle and business journey and how he can make it all work and reconcile it with all the highs and lows in his life. Subscribe to our new "Energize, Explore, Enjoy" podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
Bio:
As the Vintner, Ian Devereux is responsible for everything from vine to bottle at Smith Devereux Napa Valley. He began his career in the wine industry as the Wine Country Director for 7x7 Magazine, where he launched and authored 7x7’s dedicated Wine Country page and developed multi-platform marketing campaigns for over 200 wineries. After traveling the world learning and writing about wine and winemaking, he co-founded Smith Devereux (first vintage 2012). In 2014 Ian accepted his current role as Wine Director for Modern Luxury’s San Francisco Magazine where he works with writers to support wine countries around the globe, sponsors and hosts celebrated events, including the Humanitarian Awards, the Napa Valley Film Festival, and SF Magazine Best of Wine Country. He is active in several local charities, makes philanthropy and giving a part of everything he does, and plays rhythm and lead guitar for High Noon Band.
Time Stamps
0:24 The theme of this podcast
1:10 Sponsor message
1:50 Ian's backstory
3:50 How did you evolve past the "American Dream"?
6:00 The biggest obstacles you faced?
7:40 How did you form meaningful connections during your business career?
9:56 What kept you up in life when you were feeling down?
12:45 If you were to take a troubled friend to a bar, what would you say to them?
14:46 How do you wear so many hats and keep everything balanced in life?
17:20 How did you get into the wine world?
21:05 Why did you get so involved in philanthropy and public mental health?
24:14 The challenges of externalizing something very internal
27:43 How can I give back to the community?
30:17 What is one life-changing experience you've had?
34:03 Who were the key people or things in your life that influenced you much?
37:43 Sponsor message
38:50 Do you have any consistent habits that you'd like to share?
43:23 Were there things in the past you'd like to change?
44:50 What is your final message to the public?
46:11 How can people find you?
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