Check out our unique events.
Our series of live VinoKarma Events bring people together over food and wine to create connection, community and change. Our events cover topics important to diversity, equity & inclusion, social impact and innovation while enjoying tasty bites and unique wines from underrepresented communities.
International Women’s Day Event: #BreakTheBias
Tickets available here!
VinoKarma invites you to join us in celebration of womxn all over the world on March 8th, where we will be hearing from womxn as they share their stories.
This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, which challenges everyone to: Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.
We invite you to the celebration as we hear from speakers as they share their fast-paced stories of #BreakingTheBias. In addition, we will be serving a selection of light appetizers and cocktails with some music.
This event provides an opportunity to come out and support the local community including small businesses and the womxn sharing their stories.
The event will be held at FemX Quarters from 6-8:30pm. A light selection of appetizers & entertainment will be provided.
Interested in speaking at the event? Click here to learn more.
Interested in sponsoring the event? Please email: amanda@vinokarma.com
Women's Reproductive Health & Shame
Ever wonder why society places so much emphasis on a woman's ability to be able to conceive, or think about how difficult it is as a woman to navigate healthcare in our country? Have you or a loved one experienced the shame of infertility, HPV or going through a hysterectomy? Or, ever felt alone as you navigate your own reproductive health? If you answered a resounding, "yes," to any of these questions, then this conversation is for you!
Join Amanda Laden, Founder of The VinoKarma Project, Life Coach Wendy S. Meadows, and Leadership Strategist and Advisor Lisa Duerre for a Courageous Conversation about Women's Reproductive Health!
This conversation will be real, raw and unabashed as Amanda, Wendy and Lisa share their personal stories and also discuss how to destigmatize the reproductive health journey. We will be talking about everything from infertility struggles, the IVF journey, HPV, and hysterectomies.
We will be drinking The Feminist Party wine as we have this Courageous Conversation! Please go to the Casa Dumetz website to order your wines today - link to buy the wine is here!
There will also be FREE GIVEAWAYS, so don't miss it!
A portion of proceeds will be going to The Center For Reproductive Rights.
FREE Impact Forum — Creating Brand Loyalty Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Now more than ever, organizations need to create and implement diversity strategies and inclusion policies within their corporate structures. They need to look at their culture, brand and marketing strategies, policies, and supplier diversity goals as it relates directly to their consumer experience and brand loyalty.
The VinoKarma Project is hosting a Free Impact Forum for Leaders in the Beverage and Hospitality industries, on June 8th from 12-1:00pm ET. The forum will feature a panel of industry experts including
Cornelia Shipley, CEO of 3C Consulting and an Expert in the Retention and Advancement of Mission Critical Talent
Chanel Turner, CEO & Founder of FOU-DRÉ Vodka and BOWSFest (Black-Owned Spirit and Wine Festival)
TBC
Moderated by Amanda Laden, the Founder and CEO of The VinoKarma Project and Amanda Laden International.
During the forum, we will discuss:
The negative impact for failing to discuss discrimination in the purchasing of products and services (meeting your supplier diversity spend goals), customer retention, and employer of choice status.
How representation at top levels of leadership affects your brands positioning and customer loyalty.
Why ignoring diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation will have far-reaching impacts on your brand and organization for the future.
Immediate Actions HR and senior leaders can take to move the conversation forward.
We will leverage our industry experts as openly explore this dialogue and glean insights to leverage key learnings for future success for beverage brands.
FREE Innovation Forum — Transitioning Out of the Pandemic: How to Ramp up Change Capacity in the Food, Beverage, and Hospitality Industries in the Next 90 Days
VinoKarma Impact Forums are spaces where thought leaders come together to create, innovate and learn together on important topics spanning diversity, equity, inclusion & representation, innovation and social impact within the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, featuring a selection of expert panelists.
This Impact Forum is on Innovation, where we will discuss how the food, beverage, and hospitality industries can ramp up change capacity in the next 90 days as we begin to transition out of the devastating pandemic.
Our forums are FREE to attend and INVITE-ONLY, so visit our Forums page to apply to attend upcoming VinoKarma Impact Forums.
Badass Women & Wine
On International Women's Day, help us celebrate badass women and explore the world of natural wine with the VinoKarma Project!
We will be hosting an exclusive conversation with celebrated Boston restauranteur Haley Fortier of haley.henry and nathalie wine bar as we discuss the effect of the pandemic on the restaurant industry and taste some of Haley's favorite natural wines! Please note that this event is online! We will send the Zoom link prior to the event.
We will be tasting through 3 natural wines brought to us by Mary Taylor of Mary Taylor Wines. In addition, we will be discussing equity and representation in the wine industry, supporting restaurants in these challenging times, and the rise of natural wines and small producers.
You will receive 3 large tasters of the Mary Taylor Wines, and swanky hand picked seafood tins from haley.henry wine bar in Boston to pair with the event.
Join us virtually to support one of Boston's most amazing sommeliers & restaurant owners - show Haley and her team some love!
Exclusive Screening: And She Could be Next
The VinoKarma Project brings you a virtual screening of the documentary, And She Could Be Next, which tells the story of a defiant group of women of color—candidates and organizers—who are transforming politics from the ground up. Filmed throughout 2018 and into 2019, by a team of women filmmakers of color, the two-part miniseries features a dynamic slate of history-makers. And She Could Be Next asks whether democracy itself can be preserved—and made stronger—by those most marginalized.
We are witnessing America at a crossroads. From the impact of COVID-19 to uprisings in response to ongoing police brutality, the stark racial disparities in our country are more painfully evident than ever. Conversations about what effective leadership looks like and the importance of getting hands-on with our democracy have never been more relevant.
We will kick off the evening with a wine tasting where we will showcase the wines of The McBride Sisters, Robin and Andréa. Part of our mission at The VinoKarma Project is to support winemakers of color and those who are underrepresented in the wine industry.
An Evening with Ibram X. Kendi
The VinoKarma Project brings you a virtual evening with #1 New York Times best selling author, historian and leading scholar of race and discriminatory policy in America, Ibram X. Kendi. We will discuss Kendi's mission to research, educate, and build an antiracist society as the Founder and Director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. Learn more about Prof. Kendi at https://www.ibramxkendi.com.
In addition, the event will feature wine pairings from Black-owned wines, Maison Noir Wines and La Fete du Rosé where you can pre-order your wines to be delivered to your door to taste during the event courtesy of Boston-based Black-owned award-winning wine store, Urban Grape.
Finally, we present new music from artist and entrepreneur, Dr. Pelè, as he reflects on how recent events inspired him to create uplifting music with a positive message.
A portion of your ticket will go to support the BU Center for Antiracist Research. Additional contributions can be made with the Additional Donation ticket.
This event is proudly sponsored by DentaQuest, Morgan Stanley, and Urban Grape.
Worthy Wine Circles
Join your colleagues and friends from Worthy Circles in Boston, MA for an exclusive and exceedingly entertaining virtual wine tasting experience, carefully curated by Anchor18 Events + Experiences, and Amanda Laden of The Vino Karma Project. Amanda will leverage her years as a certified wine expert and passion for culture to select three unique wines from France, Spain and Italy for us to taste. These gems will be paired with locally New England sourced sweet and savory bites, artfully packaged and hand-delivered to your door on the day of the tasting.
Soul.Train.Wine.Taste
Join the VinoKarma Project for a special post-workout wine tasting with Soul.Train.Fitness in Cambridge, MA. You’ve been working your buns and now it’s time to work your palette and celebrate all your hard work. In the spirit of friendly competition, we will conduct a blind wine tasting with special prizes for good taste!
The Stories That Connect Us: A Woman’s Journey From Sam to Samantha
Join us as we celebrate our own uniqueness and hear the stories of individuals who have overcome challenges to be a voice for supporting diversity. We will have a keynote storyteller, a panel discussion of unique voices, networking opportunities, amazing chefs showcasing food that celebrate their cultures, and wine!
Keynote: Irene Brank is a storyteller, speaker and advocate for the transgender community. She is involved with transgender education and gender transitions in the workplace. She thrives on leading people through change, while maintaining engagement and quality. Outside of speaking, Irene is a dynamic operations, human resources and inclusion leader with extensive experience in energizing, motivating, and transforming organizations to drive performance and employee development.
Charities: Trans Club of New England and the Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network
Our Sponsors: Rent The Runway, Martignetti Companies, Women's Beverage Alcohol Symposium, Cannonball Wine Company, Bozzuto
“This event was amazing! We were talking about a topic that is extremely important. To hear from people who are living this, it brings to light the issues that we have to address and the fact that we have to create awareness.”
— Janil, Community Member