{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629f88cf56d08200124ff75c/683f66fdc966cde73640fa6c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Legacy, Leadership, and Disruption: Jaime Araujo’s B Corp Journey in Napa Valley Wine","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629f88cf56d08200124ff75c/1748985177386-f40956be-c8d6-451d-944b-4075cf93dd1b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila sits down with Jaime Araujo, vintner and founder of Trois Noix, a Certified B Corp wine company in Napa Valley. Jaime’s unique path—growing up in a renowned winemaking family, spending years in Europe, and ultimately returning to Napa to blaze her own trail—is a testament to challenging convention in the wine industry. Jaime shares how she uses community, social change, and transparent business practices to redefine both leadership and legacy in a region steeped in tradition. Listen in for insights on supporting women, queer leaders, and younger generations—and discover why wine can be a surprising catalyst for social change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Topics discussed in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Building a business vision through instinct, luck, and genuine relationships</li><li>What is a B Corp? Why Trois Noix made ethical certification a core value</li><li>Navigating the generational shift in wine consumers and how transparency wins</li><li>The “foam roller” approach: tackling tough topics in a tradition-bound industry</li><li>Diversity, mentorship, and Jaime’s journey as the first openly gay chairwoman of Napa Valley Vintners</li><li>The realities of making wine: costs, challenges, and why profit isn’t always the goal</li><li>Community as a business strength: leadership, giving back, and mentoring women in wine</li><li>Launching new wines and the excitement of ongoing innovation at Trois Noix</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Trois Noix Wines:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.troisnoixwine.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://troisnoixwine.com</a></li><li>B Lab (B Corp Certification):&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/</a></li><li>Napa Valley Vintners:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://napavintners.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://napavintners.com</a></li><li>Batonnage Forum (Women in Wine):&nbsp;<a href=\"https://batonnageforum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://batonnageforum.com</a></li><li>Queer Wine Fest in McMinnville, Oregon:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://remywines.com/event/queer-wine-fest/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://remywines.com/event/queer-wine-fest/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Stay connected with Trois Noix—sign up for their newsletter to hear about new releases and where to meet Jaime in person!</p><p>Curious about running a business as a force for good? Explore the B Corp movement and what it means for your industry.</p><p>Support women and diversity in wine—check out Batonage for mentorship programs and resources.</p><p><br></p><p>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.troisnoixwine.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.troisnoixwine.com</a></p><p>IG:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/troisnoixwine/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.instagram.com/troisnoixwine/</a></p><p>FB:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TroisNoixWine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/TroisNoixWine</a></p><p>LinkedIn:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/troisnoixwine/posts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/troisnoixwine/</a></p><p><br></p><p>The full transcript of this conversation is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands.</p><p><br></p><p>Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.</p>","author_name":"BiCurean Consulting"}