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Sustainability Heroes: An interview with Michelle O’Sullivan, Director of Findlater & Co, founders of Give Wine A Future

Season 4, Ep. 10

Please tune in to this special episode when we interview a sustainability hero of the wine industry. A director of Findlater & Co, Michelle has over two decades of experience working in the wine industry and has been instrumental in driving the 'Give Wine A Future' initiative forward. Join us to hear her insights, challenges, and triumphs as she leads the charge toward a greener future for the wine we love.

 

This podcast is sponsored by Give Wine A Future, promoting sustainability in the wine industry.

 

Thank you all for tuning in! We love hearing from you so please keep your feedback and questions coming by email to ourwinepodcast@gmail.com or find us on Instagram, Facebook or X.

 

Cheers,

Antonia & Lynda


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