THE SEASON 1 FINALE!

This podcast is the hospitality industry in your ears with a glass of wine and your host, Aaron Mays. Listen to this episode that gets personal with him and his Momma, connecting how he got the confidence and skills to start this podcast from growing up with a speech pathologist mother. During this conversation, we talk about having the NY state of mind, the influence of lineage and family, and the impact the hospitality industry had in Vanessa's current career, and how that has shaped her son. Listen in on our host getting answers to the tough questions he was never 'old enough' to know. It’s all about the power of words, baby. No test, no testimony.

Vanessa Collins is a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Stafford County Public Schools. Born and raised in Mount Vernon, NY, Vanessa was surrounded by names such as P. Diddy, JB Smoove, Heavy D, Talent, & Denzel Washington. Her origins in hospitality are what lead her to pursue her Masters of Science and her current position as the county’s specialist in speech-language and other impairments.

Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast during our inaugural season! Had an absolute blast talking to our guests and gaining a deeper perspective on life. We are going to take some time off and come back with an even stronger second season. In the meantime, follow our Instagram @hotplates.and.grapes to keep with our moves and any bonus content.

Until then, please enjoy what we have created so far. We'll be back before you know it.