Transforming brands and leaders

through the power of food and wine

community
Connection
conversation

Maryam + Company offers strategic marketing and programming services that bridge internal initiatives to external experiences, build opportunities for stronger messaging, deepen our clients’ impact goals, increase audience engagement and retention, strengthen brand reputation, and target revenue growth.

What we’re know for:

Translating complex business ideas or challenges into relatable and compelling storytelling through the power of food and wine.

Delivering exceptional experiences that align with brand values and important initiatives.

Offering a fresh perspective on problem-solving the “stuck-in-a-rut” and “always-done-it-this-way” approach to systems and storytelling.

Connecting diverse industries with the relatable world of food and wine.

Building brand loyalty and advocacy through engaging storytelling while implementing diverse and sustainable supply chains.

Our clients include food + wine businesses and entrepreneurs; non-profit organizations; portfolios; regional development initiatives; academic, automotive, banking, tourism, and tech companies; and established companies developing new portfolios and projects.

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THE Maryam + Company BUBBLE

Client Services

Client Services

Strategic programs that deliver measurable results

Diversity in Wine
Leadership Forum

Diversity in Wine
Leadership Forum

Fostering inclusivity, collaboration, and problem-solving in the world of wine

Field Blends      

Field Blends      

Immersive, one-of-a-kind food and wine experiences

Why We Do What We Do

At Maryam + Company, we are driven by a belief in creating impactful change by harnessing the power of food and wine to drive discovery, develop better leaders, and tell a meaningful story. We focus on the power of connection to help our clients amplify their brands and individuals while inspiring positive social and environmental impact. Our goal is to use relatable storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences as a tool to help businesses and leaders leave a lasting, purposeful legacy.

Maryam + Company brings our core values of accountability, collaboration, community, discovery, equity, and show-don’t-tell to every project.

We are invested in building inclusive and equitable structures in the world of food and wine while elevating the vibrant communities that are moving the industry forward.

Media

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Clients

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Testimonials

  • “As program advisor, Maryam was an indispensable asset to the 2021 virtual Symposium for Professional Wine Writers. Leveraging her insights and network, she enhanced the program’s topical breadth, brought in a diverse array of talent to foster new voices, and helped extend the program's reach, with over 300 admitted applicants from across the US and the world. Maryam is an excellent collaborator and consummate professional, who well navigated the needs of the stakeholders while pushing the program to explore the needs of contemporary wine communications in a global context.”

    -Sarah Bray, Executive Director, Wine Writers Symposium and
    Associate Director of Wine Education at the Meadowood Wine Center

  • “Maryam created unique and highly useful content and ensured that the entire process was well orchestrated. I am involved in a number of events and conferences that I wish had Maryam at the helm.”

    - Erik Segelbaum, Chief Vinnovation Officer, SOMLYAY LLC

  • “Maryam facilitated and moderated the inaugural Food & Wine Industry Summit as part of the 2022 Black Food & Wine Experience. Her attention to detail and warm energy allowed for great conversations during the panel discussions. I'd recommend Maryam to anyone looking to host a panel within the food and beverage landscape.”

    -Chef Mimi Robinson-Briscoe, Founder, Black Food & Wine Experience

  • "Maryam + Company is one of those rare and deeply needed agencies in wine that can take a 30,000-foot vision and break it into meaningful and manageable actions. To organizations like ours that work to further equity in the wine industry, Maryam + Company's skill for strategic planning and expert execution is what makes the difference between wishing for change and making change happen."

    -Rachel Adams, Founder + Executive Director of Assemblage Symposium

  • “Maryam is one of the most organized, socially conscious, and driven people my team and I have worked with since I started filming for network.”

    -Jason Wise, President, Forgotten Man Films, Director, The Somm Series

  • Maryam + Company delivered on all counts and were great partners for us – listening and making sure they understood our business priorities and strategies, exhibiting high levels of professionalism and showing creativity, persistence and humor in working through the complexities of high-profile events.  Maryam and her team showed they cared both about our success as an organization and about our constituents and they were a pleasure to work with – they felt like members of our team. 

    Maryam + Company was a key part of our success and I commend them highly to others looking for strong partners in their endeavors.”

    -Robert White, Executive Director, California Minority Counsel Program