Saying YES to Champagne Dreams with Cynthia Coutu

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say YES to France! Follow the links below to get all the details.Normandy for Solo Female Travelers, May 13-18 (registration closes April 1st)Paris & Versailles for Couples, Sept. 14-19 (registration closes  Aug. 1st)Charente Maritime  for Everyone, Sept. 20-26 (registration closes  Aug. 1st)This week, we delve into the inspiring journey of Cynthia, a former international civil servant who, after a job loss, decided to embrace her passion for wine. Through her experiences navigating the male-dominated wine industry in France, Cynthia discovered a need for women-focused wine tastings and workshops. This led her to create a champagne networking club for women and to offer workshops empowering women to explore and understand their preferences and the technical aspects of wine. We also get a glimpse into the France trip Wendy is hosting in September. As this trip coincides with harvest season in Champagne, Cynthia will be offering insider access to experiences like grape picking and cellar tours. Tune in for a discussion on knowing what delights you, taking inspired action, and finding success beyond monetary measures.Join Cynthia for the Women In History of Champagne Workshop on Sunday, Feb. 18th. Register here! About Cynthia:Cynthia Coutu is Canadian and has been living in Paris for over 30 years. After working at the Canadian Embassy in France and the OECD for 20 years managing their digital communications, she hung up her international civil servant hat and pursued her passion. She studied wine at L’Académie du Vin and L’École du Vin, and is certified Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 3 with Merit. She founded Delectabulles, a champagne networking club for women. She hosts champagne workshops in Paris, judges wine contests, and loves taking people to visit her favorite producers in Champagne. She only uses champagnes made by women, and only takes guests to visit champagne houses where women play an important role. Cynthia was voted "Best Wine Tasting in Paris" by Expatriates Magazine, “Best Wine Experience in Paris” by Travel and Hospitality Awards, and "Wine Expert of the Year” by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards, among other accolades.  Discussed in this episode:Iola WinesCynthia's list of women-led champagne housesTo connect with Cynthia:Instagram @delectabullesFacebookLinkedInHer website: Delectabulles.com ________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.