“Maryam's dedication and passion for fostering inclusivity and awareness within the Colorado wine industry have been truly inspiring. Her vision for providing a platform where participants could gain a greater understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as it relates to their businesses, and consider clarity and commitment in their marketing and storytelling around DEI authentically, has left a lasting mark not only on our local wine community but also on the entire wine association and wine region.”

“I am not sure I knew what to expect as this was the first wine trip I have ever taken. I assumed it would be days of visiting wineries and the typical presentation at the winery. Instead, every activity was such a curated and "special event" type of experience. And instead of "one special event" experience, we (the Field Blenders) kept having one after the next! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience!”

“We are grateful to Maryam for contributing to our Napa Green Itineraries, which spotlight certified sustainable and climate smart vineyards and wineries. We appreciate every chance we get to collaborate with Maryam as she is so deeply dedicated to growing inclusivity in our industry, and building bridges between wine communities.”

“We've worked with Maryam + Company on several internal initiatives. Maryam + Company is a strategic thought partner that can take a vision or idea to completion in a creative and efficient way. Their method for understanding our goals is what sets them apart: a combination of facilitation, open-mindedness, strategy, and investment in truly understanding the client.”

• “Collaborating with Maryam Ahmed and her company, Maryam + Co, has been a transformative experience in our strategic efforts surrounding Riesling Camp. Maryam’s focus on accountability has sharpened our approach, while her commitment to building a sense of community has fostered stronger connections within our team and the industry. Her emphasis on equity has helped ensure that our initiatives reach and represent a more diverse audience. Through her strategic influence, the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, and the Finger Lakes wine region as a whole, continues to grow as a leader in both wine and inclusivity.”

"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."

“Maryam’s intelligence, perspective, ideas and enthusiasm have been such an asset. We have absolutely loved working with her on the Wine Writers’ Symposium and many other endeavors. We continue to seek opportunities for our team to work with Maryam + Company.”

“As contributing editor, Maryam played a clutch role in the creation of Wildsam Field Guides' book about Napa and Sonoma. With her immersion in the scene and unerring instinct for great people and places, she steered our coverage to lesser-known wineries, restaurants with fascinating stories behind them and a deeper understanding of the nuances of that magical (but complicated!) part of California. She'd be an amazing guide for any kind of culinary or cultural adventure.”