Sip & Social: A Networking Event for Napa Valley’s Creators & Entrepreneurs

Join us for Sip & Social, an inspiring evening of connection, creativity, and community for Napa Valley’s creators, entrepreneurs, and wine lovers. This intimate gathering brings together like-minded locals passionate about storytelling, business, and making authentic friendships.

Kick off the event with a glass of wine (or a refreshing n/a sip) served from Aperture Media's Sparkling Airstreamer Bar — the perfect spot to unwind, network, and start conversations that matter.

Enjoy a mini masterclass with Jackie Roldan on Building Your Brand & The Art of Content Creation, plus Mario Piombo’s expert insight on capturing authentic, on-brand visuals. Then, take part in roundtable introductions, opportunities for networking, and mini headshot sessions to refresh your professional image. See our agenda for the full schedule overview!

Guests will enjoy a curated experience with special treats throughout the night.

Born and raised in Napa Valley, Jackie is a content strategist, wine lover, and storyteller who launched in 2020 to share her love for wine, creativity, and connection. With a Marketing degree from Saint Mary’s College and WSET Level 2 Certification in Wine, she’s built a career blending strategy and storytelling to help brands shine authentically online.

Jackie’s background includes marketing roles with Domaine Carneros and BevMo!, and she currently works with the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, helping local businesses grow and connect.

Born and raised in Napa Valley, Mario discovered his love for photography early on, studying under film photographer Laura Norcia Vitale at just 18. In 2015, he co-founded with his twin brother, Vincent — serving clients throughout California’s wine country and beyond.

His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, Forbes Travel Guide, Sunset Magazine, and Haute Living, with clients including The French Laundry, Live Nation, Adobe, Coors, Treasury Wine Estates, and more.

Info: Enjoy wine, nonalcoholic beverages, and light bites while mingling outdoors (weather permitting) and exploring the Aperture Airstreamer bar!

Info: Jackie shares how she built her @blisssbebe brand into a creative business and offers actionable tips, such as: Define your brand voice & visual identity, Capture scroll-stopping, high-quality content, Write captions that connect and convert (4 P’s of Marketing: Product, Price, Place, Promotion), Use content pillars to stay consistent and grow your audience.

Bonus: Mario shares his top tips for capturing authentic, on-brand visuals.

Info: Guests have 1–2 minutes each to share who they are, what they do, and why they’re attending.

Info: Mario rotates attendees for mini photo sessions while others have the opportunity to network and connect.

Info: Community surprises and cheers to creativity, connection, and growth.

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