Vida Mia Beverages, LLC

Leading and building from a place of joy is how Vida Mia honors heritage. Proud to be 200% Mexican-American owned. Join us this month for a special reunion. https://lnkd.in/g_vSFpwj

Are you curious about the origins and ancestral wisdom of cacao? More than just a beverage, it is an ingredient that is a gift to the world from Mexico and Latin America. ??We are kicking off the year exploring the history of cacao and learning about cacao ceremonies. Check out our latest blog post and save the date ??? for our first in-person event on February 9th in Chicago. Our special guest Crystal Dorado, owner of Verde Holistic Wellness Studio will guide us through a special Cacao Ceremony. ?Find more details in the blog post . https://lnkd.in/gF4wMDhD

Grateful for this feature and the people we get to work with and represent in seasons of growth and reflection. Our heart is full of gratitude. https://lnkd.in/gfmi479J

We hosted our second meet up at Diego’s in Chicago. Grateful for our guest speakers including the talented Denisse Soto (entrepreneur & beverage director at Cari?o Restaurant) and Carolina González of Urban Bar LLC. They both expressed their growth experiences in hospitality as women in the spirits industry and how to advocate for pay equity. Our “Women in Spirits” meet ups are designed by a femme team and hosted by Argelia Martinez. The golas are to: ?? Create a safe space that centers the contribution of women in the spirits & beverage industry- inclusive of femme bartenders, entrepreneurs, spirits owners, sommeliers, and Mexican or Latina-owned wine owners ?? Commit to a quarterly schedule and shape future conversations based on seasonality and making healthy connections ?? Center the voices of women and we welcome allies ?? Exchange resources and support each other If this speaks to you, we are looking for sponsors that match these values. Our 2025 schedule is out. We are so excited to feature guest speaker Crystal Dorado, owner and founder of Verde Holistic Wellness Studio, to lead us in a Cacao ceremony next time we meet. We are so excited to plan with heart-led leadership. Join us in Chicago! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbGXVb9J

Chicago friends, Vida Mia is co-hosting an evening of connection and celebration at a quarterly “Women in Spirits” meet up on Monday. Founder Argelia Martinez will be moderating a fireside chat (una charla) with two phenomenal leaders and entrepreneurs in the the beverage space. No te lo pierdas! Don’t miss it. All are welcome. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4et64uU

Mexican women have been at the helm of preserving mezcal history, leading sustainability efforts, and staying true to the cultural richness of the agave plant. Here are a few incredible women that contribute to agave cultivation. Read more on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gv4daWuy Thank you Mayra Gómez-Sánchez for helping me bring this piece to life!

Supporting our brilliant Chicago entrepreneurs (aka jefas) is part of our love language. Vida Mia is happy to support cofounders Yovana Rosales and Karina Mora-Metts for their annual Latina Brilliance summit as the beverage menu curator and sponsor for the summit’s networking hour. Their speakers are beaming with wisdom to share with all attendees! Here’s a sneak peek of the program: ??The welcome session will include a cacao ceremony experience led by Crystal Dorado of Verde Holistic Wellness Studio to set up the day of learning ??Workshops will be led by Yovana Rosales and Jasmine Lopez to teach attendees skills on finance and AI management techniques ??Panel conversations led by Ruby Garcia and Karina Mora-Metts will dive into the intersection of entrepreneurship, tech, and finance ??The closing ceremony led by @Dahlia Quintanilla will ground guests by inviting mindfulness and movement Limited tickets are now available here: https://lnkd.in/gBR6pkf5 Use code: AMIGA for $5 off at checkout

?? Inspiration for the month:?Tacombi, a taqueria founded in Mexico, has a business model worth studying! According to AdWeek, Tacombi started serving food in a?Volkswagen Bus (aka a combi) in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Tacombi now has 15 restaurants in 5 cities, with plans of reaching 75 restaurants by 2026. In 2023, they?secured?$27.5 million in funding to?open a facility and hire an acclaimed Mexican chef.?Through their Tacombi Foundation nonprofit, the brand?partners with community organizations?such as NICE, Miami Rescue Mission, Mixteca, LSA and Community Food Rescue to tackle the challenge of food insecurities in the communities they serve. They donate over 8,000 fresh meals weekly through these local partnerships and over 600,000 meals overall. Source liked below. Their generosity combined with their appetite to transform how we connect people to Mexico through food and beverage feels revolutionary & soul-led because of their ability to change lives while making profit. More of this, please! https://lnkd.in/gGAdTamM

It's mid-year. Do you feel like you are on autopilot? Why not begin your reset in alignment with the Summer Solstice? Sharing how to reset this season: https://lnkd.in/gJMAcBQW #SummerSolstice #Wellbeing #GrowingWithEase

The month of May was a joy at Vida Mia as we collaborated with Chicago friends that line up with our values. Big thank you to Anneth Venegas for allowing us to host a tasting experience at RSM LLP company. Grateful to partners like the DishRoulette Kitchen team in Pilsen who invited Vida Mia’s founder to host a Brand Strategy workshop. If you are an early stage founder in hospitality or the creative field, you want the dyanamic team at Dish Roulette Kitchen on your side. Check out their monthly workshops that are free to the public in Pilsen. The next one is this Monday, June 17th. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gNXeyJUv We kicked off the month with a Zero Proof Happy Hour at the historic SWAY, an ????? LGBTQ+ owned dispensary with one of our fave co-owners, Kevin Hauswirth. Visit them in June on your way to Chicago’s Pride Parade. https://lnkd.in/ezmWygDT Finally, Vida Mía was a proud beverage sponsor of Sage Gawd Collective, a Black and women-owned wellness company. Excited to lean in more into the wellness space in 2024! Sharing our moments of joy with our LinkedIn friends as we celebrate our milestones, including submitting our paperwork to the City of Chicago to become certified as a women and minority-owned business. Stay tuned for information about a special July quarterly in-person event we are planning on 7/29.