Where Confidence

Meets Cabernet

Helping Bold Professionals & Beverage Experts Speak Up, Stand Out & Command the Room

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Find Your Voice.

Share Your Impact.

The Storytelling Sommelier helps mission-driven professionals raise their voice, refine their message, and speak with unforgettable presence. Whether you're leading a team, stepping on stage, or stepping into your next chapter —

YOUR STORY DESERVES TO BE HEARD

Clients walk away more seen, more heard,
and more confident in any room.

Hi!

I’m Betty Rhoades

Strategist. Storyteller. Sommelier

I’ve spent 20 years in law, nonprofits, and government, fighting for voices that too often go unheard. Today, as a professional speaker and sommelier, I blend legal precision with storytelling finesse — helping professionals speak up and stand out, whether they’re at the mic or in the tasting room.

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Speak Boldly in Every Room

Keynote Speaking

Captivate audiences with dynamic, high-impact, custom talks blending strategy and storytelling.

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1:1 Coaching

Personalized support
for leaders ready to own their story and command the room.

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Emceeing

Elevate your program with expert emceeing that keeps audiences engaged, transitions effortless, and energy high.

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Words that Resonate

  • Betty's approach to inspiring confidence while speaking publicly on any level or forum is effective, easily applicable, and really aids in breaking down the anxiety around the skill. After speaking to crowds for years and consciously honing my ability, I still learned new approaches in her webinar.

    Chris Tanghe MS
    Director of Education - GuildSomm

  • The Vine to Voice webinar Betty held for GuildSomm members was fantastic! Public speaking takes so many shapes and forms, especially in a wide-ranging industry like wine and hospitality. Betty was very engaging and tailored the content to our members, sharing some great techniques to help with preparation, execution, and overall confidence.

    Jenny Hemmer
    Executive Director GuildSomm International 

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