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Bringing positive changes
Some facts
I am 27 years old, I am coming from a tiny town in the Northern part of Italy called Mede (Lombardy). I studied tourism in high school and I have been working in cafès since I was 14 (serving, making coffees, polishing).
When I was 18yo I left Italy to move to the London where I found a job as bar-back, I cried every day as I couldn't understand a word.
I started my wine training, with exams and competitions. I wanted to prove people wrong, I wanted to prove myself I was actually good at something.
I never knew what I really wanted to do in my life, wine seemed just right.
I worked hard, I failed so many times and I succeeded others.
The wine industry allowed me to get to know myself better and to explore many of the world's beauties.
Alongside wine, during Covid, I started a complementary journey in psychology at Cambridge University, graduating in Coaching and actually helping people thrive on a daily basis. ​
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Towards the end of 2022, competitions and exams got me seriously busy (stressed out), I burned out. I neglected work, friends and loved ones for success. I was wearing the lenses of misery and negativity. I did not ask for help and I became the person I didn't want to be.
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A shift in mindset happened in June 2023, at the pinnacle of my wine career, where I started to question my love for wine. I left London to move to Greece.
I needed clarity, space and tranquility.
Still today, I don't have it all figure it out. I am still perfecting what I am doing, I am researching, adapting, looking out for opportunities, experimenting, making mistakes, starting again.
MelCnC is the first step for myself to help someone thrive, not matter if the recipient is a business or an individual. I am committed to bring the positive, wholehearted, supportive, and innovative approach you need to succeed.
Favourite movie: 'Forrest Gump'
Favourite read: 'Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway'
Motto: 'amor fati'
Most valuable advice: 'Follow your instincts and your heart' (they know better)
Worst advice I received: 'Time heals all the wounds' (working on yourself does, time helps)
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Certifications
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I am an Advanced Sommelier at the Court of Master Sommeliers.
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I am an International Wine Judge for IWSC and Decanter.
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I am a 2022 Cambridge Graduate in Coaching
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I am the UK Young Sommelier of the Year 2023.
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3rd Best UK Sommelier by Harpers Magazine “Top 25 UK Sommelier”, July 2022​
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100 most influential women in hospitality 2021’ by C O D E HOSPITALITY, sponsored by American Express and R E S Y, April 2021