August 1, 2024
Leo & Maude Features Crystalyn Hackett in Boss Lady Lessons
We always say that Spicy Vines isn’t just a wine brand — it’s a bold, unapologetic movement. And it turns out, Leo & Maude agrees.
Their empowering series Boss Lady Lessons spotlights women who are unapologetically paving their own path in business and life. In Lesson No. 6, our founder Crystalyn Hackett takes center stage, and the result is part inspiration, part motivation, and 100% Crystalyn.
“Kickass Vibes & Kickass Wines”
As Leo & Maude puts it:
“This ‘mistress of spice’ is the perfect fit for our Boss Lady Lessons series. She balances motherhood and business ownership with impeccable grace and shares her story to encourage women to chase after their dreams.”
From pioneering the first federally recognized spiced wine in the U.S. to redefining what a modern boutique winery looks and feels like, Crystalyn’s story is all about rewriting the rules — or better yet, breaking them.
“The words on our first wine boxes were ‘rules are made to be broken.’ That’s still our vibe today.”
On Being a Boss Lady
In the feature, Crystalyn shares her journey from champion equestrian to winemaker, how a bet with a friend (and a bottle of spiced wine in Germany) changed her life, and how she built Spicy Vines from the ground up — all while raising a toddler and creating space for other women to thrive.
Highlights include:
– Her bold entry into the wine industry
– Living “outside the box” and owning it
– Her WINS list — a go-to trick for staying motivated
– How garlic fries and a simple black dress keep her grounded
– Long walks with her daughter as her self-care ritual
One of our favorite lines from the interview:
“Your industry needs and deserves your special touch and positive change — the change that only you can make.”
We couldn’t agree more.
Don’t Miss the Full Interview
If you need a boost of inspiration or are just curious to learn more about the badass behind the bottle, this is a must-read.
Read the full feature on Leo & Maude:
Lesson No. 6: Crystalyn Hackett
Meet Crystalyn IRL
Crystalyn is usually in the tasting room in Healdsburg, pouring wine and talking big dreams with our guests. Swing by, raise a glass, and ask her about that one time she almost became a pro equestrian (she loves telling that story).
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