Finding a Way | Episode 6: Dr. Chris Wachira – Bridges to Progress Through Science and Wine 🍷✨

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🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with changemakers shaping a better future!Finding a Way Podcast Ep 6 - Dr. Chris Wachira – Bridges to Progress Through Science and Wine 🍷✨What does it take to pioneer a new path where culture, craft, and community meet? In this episode of Finding a Way, host Gem sits down with Dr. Chris Wachira, the visionary founder of Wachira Wines, to explore how her Kenyan roots, scientific background, and deep love for connection have shaped her journey into winemaking and entrepreneurship.From growing up in Kenya to working in neuroscience clinical outcomes at Stanford, Chris’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and reinvention. After discovering a passion for wine, she launched Wachira Wines, becoming the first Kenyan American winery in the U.S., and later opened Karibu Wine Lounge—Alameda’s first Black-owned tasting room. Now, she's building an ecosystem that celebrates culture, fosters inclusion, and opens doors for underrepresented creators in the beverage industry.Join us as we follow the Doctor’s journey from health care to hospitality, and explore her vision for a brighter future for us all. Whether in the clinic or the cellar, Dr. Chris brings intention, innovation, heart and artistry to everything she does.🍷 Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and tune in for a rich conversation on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, building bridges between cultures, and making space for others to rise.✨🔔 Subscribe to Finding a Way for more stories from changemakers who are blending passion, purpose, and community to shape a more inclusive world.#FindingAWayPodcast #WachiraWines #KaribuWineLounge #KenyanAmericanWinery #WomenInWine #BlackOwnedBusiness #FindingAWayPodcast #SocialImpact #PurposeDrivenLeadership #WineAndCommunity #RepresentationMatters #DrChrisWachira #kenyanwinemaker #​wachirawines #karibubywachira #passionforwine #blackwinemakers #alamedawinetasting #winery #california #blackownedbusinesses #winelovers #winetasting CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:34 - Personal Check-In03:02 - Current Projects09:52 - Sipping on Dr Chris Wine11:20 - Transitioning from Healthcare to Wine Industry17:04 - The Wachira Group: Tackling Wine Industry Inequities21:04 - Passion for Wine24:48 - Desired Impact in the Community27:30 - Building Community Connections28:41 - Challenges in the Wine Sector31:55 - Vision for the Future34:59 - Leadership Aspirations38:05 - Coping Strategies for Tough Times42:57 - Future Plans for Dr. Chris​ Wachira44:34 - Favorite Wine Selections45:03 - The Art of Tasting Wine46:33 - Finding ​K​aribu and ​W​achira Wines

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