Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2213 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, McKenna Cassidy interviews Roza Zharmukhambetova, an IWA based in Kazakhstan and a new member of the Italian Wine podcast team. Together, they explore Roza's inspiring journey into wine, her approach to studying and building a career in wine and their experience with VIA.

More about today’s guest:
Roza has a background in foreign languages and education. She discovered her passion for wine in Beijing, where she gained two years of experience in wine sales.
Since returning to Kazakhstan, she has focused on studying Italian wine and exploring its regions. Roza holds certifications as an Italian Wine Scholar (WSG), Langhe Wines Ambassador (BBA), and Valpolicella Wine Specialist (VEP). She is also a member of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association.
Since late last year, she has been a member of the Italian Wine Podcast (IWP) team, contributing her passion for Italian wine.
Connect:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roza.zharmukhambetova
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vin_enrose/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozazharmukhambetova/

More about the host:
McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. &amp; J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023).
She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine.

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-cassidy-cs-csw-66baa412b/
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Ep. 2213 McKenna Cassidy interviews Roza Zharmukhambetova | Next Generation