Parenting, Wine And Playful Rhymes With Danielle Frank
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 312
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Parenting, Wine, and Playful Rhymes 🍷
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 312 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Parenting, Wine, and Playful Rhymes 🍷 Grab a glass and settle in! In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with the witty and insightful Danielle Frank, author of the book, A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting. Danielle joins the show to share her journey from wine professional to "parenting poet," offering a refreshing (and hilarious) perspective on how to survive the toddler years with your palate intact. Episode Highlights Beyond the "Mommy Wine Culture": We dive into the nuances of wine culture in parenting. Danielle shares her take on why we need more humor and less judgment when it comes to balancing a love for Viticulture with the chaos of kids. Rhymes and Reasons: Danielle describes her book as "tongue-in-cheek" for a reason. She walks us through the inspiration behind her clever rhymes and how humor can be a tool for navigating the ups and downs of motherhood. Live Readings: Get ready for a treat! Danielle reads two exclusive lessons from her book. We break down her creative takes on: Nosing & Aromas: Why you child should smell like your wine The Tantrum Pairing: What to pour when the floor-screaming starts. The Bully Lesson: Using wine wisdom to handle playground politics. The Golden Standard: As a Champagne expert, Danielle weighs in on the current status of bubbly in the wine world. Is it still the ultimate luxury, or is it becoming an everyday essential? What’s Next? Danielle gives us an exclusive sneak peek at her upcoming project: A Whiskey Lover’s Guide to Dog Breeds. Connect with Danielle Frank Want to grab a copy of the book or follow Danielle’s journey? Website: A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting Instagram: @createagreatstory Cheers! Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 www.thewww.wine
Danielle Frank began her career in the entertainment
industry at Miramax International, working in the publicity
department and gaining firsthand experience with global
film campaigns and red-carpet premieres. After several years
in Hollywood, she traded in red carpets for red wine,
transitioning into the world of wine and spirits—an industry
where she has built a distinguished career spanning more
than 21 years.
Danielle spent nearly a decade at Bacardi, where she
developed deep expertise in luxury brand building and
hospitality partnerships. For the past eleven years, she has
held a leadership role at Moët Hennessy, the world’s
preeminent luxury wine and spirits supplier, representing
some of the most iconic champagne and wine houses in the
world, including Veuve Clicquot, Moët & Chandon, and Dom
PĂ©rignon. Her work has centered on national sales and
hospitality programs, particularly within the luxury lodging
space.In 2025, Danielle expanded her creative footprint with the launch of her debut book, A Wine
Lover’s Guide to Parenting. This tongue-in-cheek humor book blends her two worlds—wine
and family life—into a witty, relatable exploration of how lessons from the vineyard can
apply to the chaos of raising children. Although not a parent, she is aunt to not only her
niece & nephew, but countless of her friends’ kids, She says it was easy to see the parallels to
how much wine terminology applies to how I see these great kids being raised. The book
has already attracted praise for its sharp hu…Read More
