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Connecting the JourneyShe Traded a Law Career for Wine & Never Looked BackShe was a lawyer, a Marine officer candidate, and a Texas farm girl, until one unexpected moment changed everything.In this episode, Sarah Shadonix shares how a maternity leave identity crisis led her to build Scout & Cellar, a clean-crafted wine brand reshaping the industry. You'll hear how she navigated leaving law, trusted her outsider perspective, and scaled a purpose-driven business. From burnout to bold decisions, parenting struggles to entrepreneurial wins, this is the real, unfiltered story of starting over.Subscribe for more founder stories that fuel bold career pivots. Timestamps:00:00 Intro
2025-08-0539 min
Powerhouse LawyersFrom Courtrooms to Vineyards: The Power of Uncomfortable Pivots with Sarah ShadonixWelcome back to the show, Powerhouses! I'm so excited to welcome Sarah Shadonix to the podcast. Sarah is a former litigator as well as the founder of Scout and Cellar wines, and she was the catalyst for change in my life - she helped me see that there is more out there than just staying with a law firm. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including Sarah's transition from lawyer to CEO [12:30], building resilience and shifting into a CEO mindset [20:36], non-negotiable commitments in work and your personal life [28:10], as well the future of Scout...
2024-08-2048 min
The Direct Selling Accelerator PodcastEP 220: The 'Scout and Cellar' Story and Vision with Sarah ShadonixEntrepreneurship is a powerful tool. It starts with a simple idea, often with nothing, and grows into something that creates opportunities for many. A true entrepreneur not only looks at the opportunities their business may afford onto themselves, but also embraces the positive impact they can have on others - today’s guest is a shining example of this. Let me introduce you to Sarah Shadonix, the CEO and founder of Scout & Cellar. Scout & Cellar is a Direct Selling company that produces and sells wine. They are one of the largest direct-to-consumer wineries in the USA. What I...
2024-07-1653 min
Modern Direct Seller PodcastE184: Toast to New Markets with Sarah Shadonix, Founder of Scout & CellarIn this episode, we are joined by Sarah Shadonix, the founder and CEO of Scout & Cellar. Her journey to entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring. With a mission for quality and sustainability, she left her career as a lawyer to become a sommelier and turn her passion for wine into a thriving business. Listen in to learn how Sarah has been able to reach new markets and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. Let’s dive into the world of wine, entrepreneurship, and the power of pursuing your passions!
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2024-05-1423 min
The Ownership GameLessons in Leadership: How Scout and Cellar’s CEO is Breaking the Mold - Sarah ShadonixIn this transformative episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sarah Shadonix. A former attorney turned winemaker as she set a course to launch Scout and Cellar. Now one of the largest wine distributors in the country with a humble mission of disrupting the commercial wine industry. The conversation delves into the heart of making life-altering decisions driven by passion and the pursuit of adding value to the world. The episode is filled with insights into the impact of being consistent, maintaining high standards, and the impact a business can have on customers and the planet.
2024-02-2047 min
2023-10-0940 min
Direct Approach with Wayne MooreheadMichele Gay | Co-Founder and Chairwoman of LimeLife by Alcone & Sarah Shadonix | Founder & CEO, Scout & CellarWayne is joined by Michele Gay, Co-Founder and Chairwoman of LimeLife by Alcone and Sarah Shadonix, Founder & CEO, Scout & Cellar, who talk about how their friendship and willingness to be transparent with each other has become essential in their ability to achieve greater success as leaders and its transformative impact across their organizations.
2023-04-1345 min
The Mom GameTable This DiscussionTrust me on this: you don't want to mess with "Customer Service Emily." You just don't! Plus, the founder and CEO of Scout and Cellar Wines Sarah Shadonix joins the show talking about starting and growing her own business. Today's episode is brought to you by: Gateway Buick/GMC: gatewaybuickgmc.com Di Valore Medical Wellness: divaloremedicalwellness.com/themomgame Bottle Rover: bottlerover.com Early Bird CBD: earlybirdcbd.com/tmg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-10-131h 13
The Alexi Cashen PodcastDelivering a Natural Wine ExperienceSarah Shadonix is the Founder and CEO of Scout & Cellar, a Clean-Crafted™, woman-founded and led winery that has created a higher standard for how wine is made by creating a more authentic, sustainable, and delicious approach to the wine-making process. After several years of practicing commercial litigation, Sarah decided to pursue her passion for wine instead. In 2014, she earned her Advanced Certificate from the Wines & Spirit Education Trust and became a Certified Specialist of Wine. Armed with both passion and extensive knowledge, Sarah began working in the wine industry in California, curating wine offerings for online retailers, honing the sk...
2022-07-1140 min
Direct Approach with Wayne MooreheadSarah Shadonix | Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Scout & CellarWayne Moorehead is joined by Sarah Shadonix, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Scout & Cellar. Sarah and Wayne talk about why she entered the wine industry and where she found inspiration for developing a new business model for selling wine. Sarah shares why she chose direct selling over traditional retail, how their Clean Crafted Commitment drives transparency and innovation in their product strategy. And, how that same core pillar is helping drive a renewed focus on simplicity.
2022-07-0749 min
The Direct Selling News PodcastCEO Roundtable | Joni Rogers-Kante, Michele Gay, Sarah Shadonix, Amelia WarrenIn this episode, we bring together four successful and pioneering CEOs in a dynamic no-holds-barred roundtable discussion. These powerful women come from very different backgrounds but share one common commitment—providing aspiring entrepreneurs a viable opportunity through direct selling. Featuring Joni Rogers-Kante, Founder and CEO of SeneGence; Sarah Shadonix, Founder and CEO of Scout & Cellar; Michele Gay, Founder and CEO of LimeLife by Alcone; and Amelia Warren, CEO of Epicure.
2021-09-0942 min
Superwomen with Rebecca MinkoffTeam Work, Team Success: Sarah Shadonix of Scout & CellarWhen Sarah Shadonix decided to leave the world of law and pursue her passion for wine, she didn’t think it would come with daily headaches. In studying to become a sommelier, the nightly tastings were leaving her regretful the next morning, even when she limited her consumption. Curious to figure out why, Sarah commenced an exhaustive research of the wine making process from start to finish.
What she found was that the vast majority of wines are cultivated and treated with a staggering number of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, in addition to a number of other ch...
2020-08-0425 min
Mother Honestly PodcastHow To Create Sustainable Solutions w. Sarah Shadonix, Founder & CEO Scout & CellarDo you know there are over 300 chemicals and additives in almost all mass-produced wine? As a mama, I love to unwind in the evenings with the hubby over a glass of wine. When we started hosting Mother Honestly Events, a good friend introduced me to Scout & Cellar and I just had to interview Sarah! Sarah is an attorney-turned-sommelier who has dedicated her life to taking the headaches out of great wine. It’s arguably the most prevalent drawback to drinking wine at all. Sarah is all-too familiar with this feeling. Ironically, it started while she was studying to becom...
2019-09-2420 min