131. How a Multi-Hyphenate Connects the Career Dots: Belinda Chang

An award-winning lifestyle expert, Belinda Chang specializes in making epic moments of everyday occurrences through dynamic activations in the food and wine world. Prior to entering the life of a small business owner, Belinda managed the legendary wine and service teams at Charlie Trotter's in Chicago, The Fifth Floor in San Francisco, Danny Meyer's The Modern in NYC, and more. While at The Modern, she was honored with James Beard Awards' "Outstanding Wine Service" in 2011 - the first and only time this award has been given to a BIPOC woman.  Belinda's production team, Studio 8h Productions, has a client roster that includes 80 Fortune 500 companies. Her team has produced over 200 global virtual experiences to date. When she is not creating the food world's buzziest IRL and virtual events, you can find Ms. Chang on local and national outlets like The New York Times, Food and Wine, Forbes, CNBC, Fox, ABC, and more. In today's episode, Nada sits down with Belinda to talk about wine and luxury experiences and her newest venture, nail art. Belinda is a true multi-hyphenate in every sense of the term. She describes how she's brought her varied expertise to life and shares the through-line that connects her respective careers. Belinda talks about recognizing your assets, being fearless, and learning to trust yourself. She also offers some advice for wine lovers in their middle third who are growing less tolerant but still want to enjoy an occasional glass.  Find out more about Belinda’s work as a sommelier and luxury event creator at her website. Be sure to check out Belinda’s nail art on her Instagram: @belinda_chicago.  Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention.