{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Wine CEO Episode #203: From Abusive Marriage in India to Winemaker in Bordeaux | Namratha Stanley\u2019s Inspiring Story | IWD 2026","description":"In this special International Women\u2019s Day 2026 episode of The Wine CEO, I sit down with Namratha Stanley \u2014 French author, wine merchant, and founder of the Bordeaux wine brand Solicantus \u2014 to share one of the most powerful stories I\u2019ve heard in the wine world. After surviving more than a decade in an abusive marriage in India, Namratha made the courageous decision to leave everything behind and rebuild her life. In 2017, she moved to Bordeaux, France, where she reinvented herself in the heart of one of the world\u2019s most famous wine regions. Today, she is a wine entrepreneur, brand owner, and author of the memoir Vineyard Melody \u2014 a deeply personal story of resilience, reinvention, and finding freedom through wine. In this episode, we discuss: \ud83c\udf77 Her journey from India to Bordeaux \ud83c\udf77 Escaping an abusive marriage and starting over \ud83c\udf77 Building a wine brand in France as an outsider \ud83c\udf77 The inspiration behind her memoir Vineyard Melody \ud83c\udf77 Lessons about courage, identity, and transformation Her story is a powerful reminder of what is possible when women reclaim their future. If you enjoy wine stories, inspiring female entrepreneurs, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the wine industry, you\u2019ll love this conversation. &amp;gt;&amp;gt;&amp;gt;Watch this conversation on my Youtube channel: https:\/\/youtu.be\/HlHleGdcD3M \ud83d\udcda Learn more about Namratha Stanley and her memoir Vineyard Melody *Enter a special giveaway before March 31st, 2026 to celebrate the launch of Namratha's new book! You could win a stay at a beautiful chateaux in Bordeaux! https:\/\/www.namrathastanley.com\/home1#about-nam ------ Subscribe to The Wine CEO Newsletter to get a free guide to food and wine pairings: thewineceo.com Follow along on Instagram: @thewineceo \ud83c\udf77 Subscribe for more interviews with winemakers, sommeliers, and wine experts from around the world. ------  #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInWine #WineIndustry #WineEntrepreneur #BordeauxWine #WineStory #FemaleFounders #WineCEO #WomenEmpowerment #Memoir #WineEducation #WinemakerStory ","author_name":"The Wine CEO Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thewineceo.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40460760\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40460760"}