I’m Kathleen Smith, founder of The Happy Vine — where wine, storytelling, and lifestyle meet. Through my blog and Instagram @thehappyvineks, I create authentic, engaging content that connects wineries, wine brands, lifestyle businesses, and food & beverage companies with a passionate audience of wine and lifestyle enthusiasts.
From Instagram collaborations and brand ambassadorships to winery features, product launches, and event promotions, I help brands inspire, educate, and connect through creative storytelling and visually captivating campaigns.
With a deep love for wine, wellness, and wholesome living, I bring a fresh, relatable perspective that resonates with audiences who value quality, experience, and authenticity. Together, we can craft meaningful campaigns — online or offline — that leave a lasting impression.
I’ve loved working with Kathleen Smith, founder of The Happy Vine. She has a wonderful feel for brand voice and tells a story in a way that feels true and inviting. Her content is polished, but it never loses its warmth. She understands what speaks to wine and lifestyle readers and creates work that feels natural and engaging. Kathleen is collaborative and reliable, and she is genuinely lovely to work with. She brings real care and creativity to every project.
I have a very high regard for Kathleen's journalistic prowess, curiosity, and enthusiasm. She is not only an excellent writer but also an all-around talented content professional. She has contributed meaningfully to our press trips, winemaker deskside interviews, and video and social media content, engaging with several of our agency's clients. Her work is swift and precise. It's a genuine pleasure to work with Kathleen.
Dans le cadre du centenaire de la Maison Champagne Lombard, nous avons eu le plaisir de collaborer avec Kathleen, notamment avec la mise en place d’un jeu-concours sur Instagram. Cette opération a parfaitement reflété l’univers et les valeurs de notre Maison, tout en bénéficiant d’une exécution soignée et authentique. La campagne a généré une très belle visibilité sur les réseaux sociaux, avec un engagement qualitatif et une progression significative de notre communauté. Nous sommes particulièrement satisfaits de cette collaboration, qui a contribué avec élégance au rayonnement de notre centenaire. Merci Kathleen pour ton professionnalisme et ta réactivité !
Working with Kathleen meant experiencing a professional, clear, and quality-oriented approach. Her ability to manage content and workflow made the collaboration effective, seamless, and well-coordinated over time in a constructive environment
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