Season 5 Finale: Heavy Hearts, Full Glasses & Big Announcements

We come to the end of Season 5 and host Jessica Yañez and returning favorite Erika Sanchez come together for more than just wine and chisme. They open with an important conversation about the current climate in our country, addressing the ICE raids affecting our communities and the ongoing No Kings protest movement that's demanding justice and accountability. From there, the two reflect on the end of another incredible season of the Wine & Chisme Podcast. From recording 37 episodes this year to transitioning into a more structured seasonal format, they dive into lessons learned, memorable moments, and their favorite chisme of the season. But that's not all — Jessica drops exciting news about a new summer YouTube series spotlighting San Diego wineries, staying true to her mission of amplifying voices in communities of color within the wine industry. With signature banter, candid laughter, and a few surprises along the way (like a broken Coravin needle), this episode is the perfect wrap-up for a season full of wine, wisdom, and cultura. Opening Segment: Important discussion on ICE raids and their impact on our communities The No Kings protest movement and why it matters How current events affect our cultural conversations Season Reflection: Reflecting on going seasonal vs weekly podcasting How 37 episodes STILL feels like 50 The evolution of the Wine & Chisme community Lessons learned from another year of amplifying marginalized voices Exciting Announcements: Sneak peek into Jessica's new summer wine YouTube series Focus on San Diego wineries and Latiné representation in wine How this aligns with Jessica's mission of cultural ownership and economic empowerment The Real Talk: Erika's reactions to Jessica's new wine adventures The hustle behind community-driven content Wine gadget fails and real-life wine girl problems 🍷 Why representation in wine matters more than ever 🍷 Featured Chisme: Coravin drama that had us all shook The realities of running a mission-driven podcast Why Erika may "have to" go to San Diego 😏 Behind-the-scenes of building authentic community spaces The wine industry stories you don't usually hear Key Takeaways: The importance of creating spaces for difficult conversations alongside celebration How podcasting has evolved as a tool for cultural connection The ongoing work of challenging narratives in the wine industry Building community through authentic storytelling The power of consistent, mission-driven content creation Thank you for another incredible season of Wine & Chisme. Here's to more wine, more chisme, and more authentic conversations that celebrate our communities. ¡Salud!