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It just so happens that sometimes the “locals” that I love to share about happen to be ex-pats who have found a new “home” and pursued a new passion here in Florence! Savannah and Ashwin are perfect examples…
♥ I met Savannah in 2021 at a networking event,”Women in Wine”, sponsored by WIN (Women in Networking). I found Savannah to be charming, friendly and engaging and when WIN rebooted in 2022 after COVID, it was lovely to see her again! Always enthusiastic and outgoing, Savannah is also extremely supportive of others.
♥ As it turns out, it was through the connections and friendships she made at WIN that helped she and her husband make the permanent move to Florence. From Washington, D.C., they both embraced an international lifestyle and wanted to live abroad – especially since their work could all be managed remotely. Deciding that Italy offered the way of life and the quality of life they sought, they then settled on Florence – a good decision!
♥ Savannah and Ashwin, are entrepreneurs extraordinaire! As the founder of Olive Branch Strategy and Design, she combines her talents as a graphic and web designer with expertise in marketing and outreach strategies to help small businesses create their brand and grow their audience.
♥ After moving permanently to Florence in 2022, her business expanded into the destination wedding planning sector and she applies her design and graphic talents in helping clients with all of their “big day” stationery needs – from concept to production to delivery!
♥ Not a couple to settle on one or two projects, earlier this year, she and Ashwin launched another new business venture – this one centered around his background as a sommelier and wine expert. Together they have created an online wine education course hosted by Ashwin and fully designed by Savannah.
♥ The course, unPINNED Wine, is self-paced and designed to be accessible, user-friendly and affordable (only $9.99/month). It’s meant to be unpretentious and fun! They also offer a free How to Talk About Wine mini-course for those who are looking to get started. (The perfect gift for that wine aficionado!)
♥ Starting in November, they will be hosting in-person wine tastings (in English) here in Florence at the newly opened POSH restaurant along the Arno. Their first wine tasting will be on November 6th at 6:30pm and will explore the world of Italian wines. (I actually attended an inaugural wine tasting event this summer and it was both informative and fun!)
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⇒ Something Special! Savannah and Ashwin are offering friends of Victoria a special discount on the annual subscription of the unPINNED Wine Course!!
√ $15 OFF the All-Access annual subscription with code 15OFFALLACCESS at checkout.
Registration Link: https://www.unpinnedwine.com/signup
Toasting to their success!
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⇓ Learn more…
unPINNED Wine
https://www.unpinnedwine.com/
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⇓ And please check out…
Olive Branch Strategy and Design
