Women of the Vine & Spirits

📣 Applications are officially OPEN!   We’re excited to return to Bar Convent Brooklyn for the second year of the Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition presented by Women of the Vine & Spirits.   In collaboration with our incredible Corporate Members, this competition is designed to champion emerging brands and bold ideas shaping the future of the beverage alcohol industry.   Selected finalists will take the stage to present live in front of an esteemed panel of industry-leading judges, competing for a prize package intentionally built to accelerate real business growth. From meaningful industry exposure to powerful connections and strategic resources, this opportunity is designed to open doors, build momentum, and truly move brands forward.   If you’re ready to elevate your brand, expand your network, and put your vision in front of the people who can help make it happen… this is your moment.   Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e2zHf-j5   Deadline to submit: May 6 at 11:59 PM ET   #BCBBrooklyn

Culture doesn’t disappear in hard times - it reveals itself. Join Lee McEnany Caraher and Kim Lawton for a candid conversation about how clear communication and intentional employee experiences shape strong, resilient cultures when conditions are tough. Kim and Lee will explore why culture is a strategic advantage in a downturn and how leaders can actively reinforce it rather than letting it erode. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/e6_DqVni

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women shaping our industry and inspiring the next generation. Hear from our Founder & CEO, Deborah Brenner! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership

Cheers to the women making hospitality extraordinary! 🧡 From front of house to behind the scenes, their leadership, creativity, and dedication set the standard. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenWhoInspire #LeadershipMatters #WOTVS #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenInHospitality

Here’s to the women building their dreams and shaping the future. 💛 This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women business owners who lead with courage, creativity, and unstoppable drive. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenWhoInspire #WomenInBusiness #WOTVS #WomenSupportingWomen

TODAY’S CONSUMER IS CONSTANTLY SHIFTING BEHAVIORS - Premiumization slowing - Growth in RTDs and alternatives  - Non-alcoholic category expansion  - Younger consumers drinking less frequently  - Consumers are exploring, beer, non-alcoholic, RTD’s, hemp beverages and functional drinks all in the same week  (Sources: Reuters, Forbes, WSWA) In today’s alcohol beverage landscape, leaders are navigating minefields.  Leading through uncertainty and category decline requires more than strategy; it requires a strong leadership mindset. I will be exploring how leaders can maintain confidence in high-pressure sales environments where targets are aggressive, distributor mindshare is competitive, and results are constantly under scrutiny. Participants will learn how to stay focused, communicate with conviction, and lead teams effectively even when the market environment feels unpredictable. Join Women of the Vine & Spirits and me for a Live Chat: “Confidence Under Pressure: How Leaders Thrive in Challenging Markets” on Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET #wine #spirits #beer #alcoholbeverage #leadership

Pull up a seat - this is one you don’t want to miss. 🥃 Join us for Unshaken Leadership, hosted by James Cornell of Protis Global, for a candid conversation with the leaders shaping the future of the adult beverage industry. In this installment, James sits down with Hannah Lowen, CEO of New Riff Distilling, to dive into what it really takes to build, lead, and grow in one of the toughest industries out there. Expect real talk on resilience, industry trends, and the strategies behind lasting success. Come be part of the conversation and hear how the best in the business stay unshaken. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e7xFGTsu

Ready to take your brand to the next level? 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that applications for the BCB Brooklyn Brand Accelerator Pitch Competition, presented by Women of the Vine & Spirits, officially open this Monday, March 30! This is your chance to pitch your emerging beverage brand to a panel of influential industry leaders and decision-makers. Whether you’re looking for strategic resources, market visibility, or the next big partnership, this competition is designed to spotlight the most innovative names in the business. Finalists will be selected based on brand story, market viability, and creativity. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to accelerate your growth and make your mark on the industry! The deadline to submit is May 6, 2026. Apply today here:https://bit.ly/4k9pOX4

For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women shaking up the industry. 💛 Here’s to female bartenders and the leadership, creativity, and passion they bring behind the bar! #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenWhoInspire #LeadershipMatters #WOTVS #WomenSupportingWomen

National Cocktail Day was TOP SHELF🍸✨ An incredible turnout, amazing cocktails, and so much fun all around. The energy and support for the hospitality community truly showed up in the best way. Huge thank you to DISCUS and Badass Bartender for their partnership and thank you to Wine and Spirits Shippers Association, Inc. for sponsoring the event and supporting our industry. Congratulations to Badass Bartenders, Marcus Thomas, our National Cocktail Day Competition Winner, and Jessie Marrero, our People’s Choice Winner 👏