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In this episode of Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks, Maddison Violet shares the raw, unfiltered story of how she built one of the Okanagan’s most innovative new wineries Ve Oh Lay Acres completely from the ground up.

From navigating land, licensing, and startup chaos to mastering mead, fruit wines, and alcohol‑free creations, Maddison breaks down the real founder journey behind building a modern winery in a traditional industry. She talks resilience, reinvention, and the grit it takes to create something that doesn’t fit the mold.

What we cover:

• How Maddison went from idea to fully operating winery
• The early challenges no one warns you about
• Why she chose mead + fruit wines and how she innovates
• Building a farm‑forward, family‑run winery experience
• Lessons for founders, creators and anyone building from scratch

If you’re a builder, dreamer, or someone grinding through your own early chapters, this episode will hit home.

🎙️ Guest: Maddison Violet award winning winemaker, entrepreneur and co‑founder of Ve Oh Lay Acres
🎧 Host: Kat founder, creator and host of Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks

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What do you get when you mix 13 siblings, no fridge, a borrowed disguise, and the determination to become a sommelier?
You get Kathy Healy — and a story so bold it could only be told on Kali Kat Tap Talks.

In this unforgettable episode, Kathy takes you from her 1940s childhood—where beer, bread, and milk arrived at the door—to the moment she dressed as a man just once to break into a world that wasn’t built for women. Her journey is raw, witty, full of grit, and overflowing with heart.

Kathy shares:
• Growing up as the 2nd oldest of 13 children
• Working in the airline industry just to fly home and care for her mother
• Her path from beer to Bordeaux and the unshakable drive to become a sommelier
• Her passion for writing, brewing, storytelling, and breaking rules with purpose
• The two icons she’d love to share a drink with: Nelson Mandela and Princess Diana

A wife. A mother. A veteran’s partner. A woman who’s reinvented herself more times than most people dare to try. Kathy’s life is proof that resilience can be poured, shaken, and served with elegance.

Press play — and let Kathy pour you a story you’ll never forget.

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#KaliKatTapTalks #WomenInBeverage #SommelierLife #UntoldStories #PodcastDiscovery #InspiringWomen #BehindThePour #Subscribe #

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💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.

📲 Connect with me:
📷 Instagram: @KaliKatBeerAdventures
🎥 TikTok: @KaliKatBeerAdventures

Kalikatbeeradventures@gmail.com

🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨

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"Welcome to Kali Kat Tap Talks, where policy meets people. I'm your host Kali, and today we're diving into a powerful intersection of politics, poverty, and public health. It's Election Day and while ballots are cast, millions of Americans face empty plates. What can we learn from the COVID-era expansion of SNAP and how does culture shape our response to hunger?"

🗳️ Segment 1: The Politics of the Plate

• Brief overview of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• How elections influence food policy
• Key ballot measures or candidates affecting SNAP today

🦠 Segment 2: COVID’s Wake-Up Call

• What changed during COVID: emergency allotments, expanded eligibility, online access
• Data on how these changes impacted food insecurity
• Why some of these changes were rolled back — and what that means now

🧠 Segment 3: Culture, Stigma, and the American Narrative

• How cultural attitudes toward poverty and welfare shape policy
• The myth of the “undeserving poor” and its political consequences
• Voices from communities: stories of resilience, shame, and survival

🔄 Segment 4: Lessons and Leverage

• What COVID taught us about rapid response and dignity in aid
• How voters can use their power to support food justice
• Policy ideas: universal school meals, SNAP modernization, guaranteed income pilots

🎤 Outro

"As we mark another Election Day, let’s remember: democracy isn’t just about votes — it’s about values. And when it comes to hunger, the question isn’t just who we elect, but what kind of society we choose to build. Thanks for listening."

Support the show

💬 Join the Adventure! Love what you heard? Follow Kali Kat’s Tap Talks for more behind-the-scenes stories, brewery deep dives, and craft beer journeys.

📲 Connect with me:
📷 Instagram: @KaliKatBeerAdventures
🎥 TikTok: @KaliKatBeerAdventures

Kalikatbeeradventures@gmail.com

🍻 Got a brewery or taproom story to share? Reach out—I’d love to feature you on a future episode!

🔥 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support helps keep the taps flowing! Until next time, sip, savor, and adventure on! 🍺✨