How Saying Yes Built a Global Wine Career w/ Mia Martensson (Part 1)

Ep 162What if the biggest opportunities in your life come from simply saying yes?In this episode, I’m sitting down with sommelier Mia Martensson, whose impressive wine career has taken her from a teenager working in hospitality to Michelin-starred restaurants, South Africa's wine country, the world's largest privately owned mega yacht, and eventually to becoming the creative force behind the award-winning wine and beverage program at Seven Stars Resort in Turks & Caicos. What’s remarkable is that none of it was part of some carefully mapped-out plan. Instead, each chapter began with an opportunity she was willing to explore.Mia shares how a mentor first introduced her to wine, how a chance opportunity led her to Michelin-starred restaurants in Stockholm, and why a short trip to South Africa turned into nearly a decade immersed in one of the world’s most exciting wine regions. Along the way, she tasted legendary wines, worked alongside some of the industry's most influential figures, and built a career that spanned continents.We also dive into how tasting historic wines shaped her perspective, why she pursued WSET education, how wine education has evolved over the years, and the wine regions that continue to inspire her after decades in the industry.If you’ve ever wondered where following your curiosity might lead or dreamed of building a career around your passion, this episode is for you.Connect with Mia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martensson.mia/Seven Stars Resort: www.sevenstarsgracebay.comEpisode Highlights:Mia's journey from dishwasher to sommelierWorking in Michelin-starred restaurants in SwedenTasting legendary wines and historic vintagesWhy South Africa became a turning point in her career The opportunities that shaped Mia's career WSET and the evolution of wine education The role networking plays in the wine industryUnderrated wine regions in Argentina and ChileWhy Australia deserves more attentionThe wines and regions that continue to inspire herWhat makes wine such a powerful connectorResources:What Makes South African Wine so Unique w/ Duncan Savage (Part 1) - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-130How Duncan Savage is Redefining South African Wine (Part 2) -  https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/category/south-african-wineExploring Australian Wine w/ Jane Lopes - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-34What did you think of the episode? Text me!Support the showDon't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide!  - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected] production and management by Liz Chapman