Becoming Self-Made in the Wine Industry with Carrie Lyn Strong

When you're asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" a typical answer isn't professional sommelier or wine expert. Yet, these careers do exist and can be a dream for those who are lovers of wine.   Today, our guest is Carrie Lyn Strong, the founder of Strong Wine Consulting and an experienced sommelier. Carrie's career journey started as a bartender at the original Tao in New York City and later transitioned into hospitality management, with a focus on food and beverage. Her love for wine eventually led her to become a sommelier, working with renowned chefs and restaurants before starting her own wine consulting agency.   In this episode, we're digging into the world of wine to see what it's really like and what it takes to pave your own way in such a niche industry. From the beginning of her career to breaking out on her own, Carrie Lyn shares the multifaceted world of wine with us.  Key Topics: Being a wine "jack of all trades" How Carrie Lyn found time to break out on her own Choosing a non-traditional profession The importance of studying abroad if given the chance Paving your own way in a new career From working in marketing to marketing herself Adapting to putting herself in the public eye The multifaceted nature of running a business Becoming a creative problem solver Connect with Carrie Lyn online: Susquehanna Style Magazine Website: https://carrielynstrong.com/ Instagram: @carrielynstrong If you're local to Marietta, PA, check out her wine dinners at the Railroad House Inn   Find more from Courtney Page: Instagram: @glowstate_coaching Website: https://www.glowstatecoach.com/   Interested in 1:1 Coaching or Hiring Courntey for a Speaking Engagement or Workshop? Email her at: [email protected]