Testimonials

"In my time training and working with Lauren, I learned a great deal from her. Her ability to assess clientele's needs, wants, and anticipate their next moves is impressive. Her extensive understanding of operations allows her to prioritize tasks and streamline productivity in ways I haven't seen or considered before. Her approach to problem solving is a testament to her unique insight and attention to detail. She has a truly innovative mind coupled with a vibrant, sincere, personality that people naturally draw to. Lauren gives new meaning to personalized and professional service."
Karen Franco
Karen Franco
California Institute of Integral Studies
"Our experience working with WineUp, and Lauren in particular, has been nothing short of stellar, and I really appreciate the way they have designed the balance between conducting the tastings, delivering the hands-on education, and facilitating the discussion. Right away, Lauren has set the tone with her exuberant energy and enthusiasm, and her passion for relaying key wine information was palpable from the first moment we've talked about the upcoming event. She is a compelling and incredibly positive speaker, which translated easily into getting everyone on our team to get engaged, enthusiastic, and on fire to learn together when WineUp came to our office (yes, even the introverts... of which we have many!). Needless to say, Lauren is also an absolute beast when it comes to the most obscure wine knowledge, and she even stayed later than planned to make sure there were no unanswered questions. We're looking forward to inviting WineUp for another event soon, and I highly recommend that anyone else who is interested in promoting positive company culture and better engaging their people does the same!"
Misha Kostandov
Misha Kostandov
Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Rallyware
I had the privilege of participating in one of Lauren's initial wine tastings for WineUp, and I learned more about the wine industry in an hour and a half than I knew was possible. Lauren is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares about giving her participants a relaxing and informational experience. I walked away from her tasting with a re-invigorated appreciation for wine, and more confidence in how to relate and incorporate my new wine knowledge into my personal and professional life. Lauren is a genuine teacher and approaches questions and new projects with immense enthusiasm and a mindful solution. She is always looking for opportunities to help in whatever way she can. Lauren has a strategic and creative mind; and paired with her attention to detail and authenticity, she makes any experience both fun and productive.
Willa Fogarty
Willa Fogarty
Account Manager, Pandora