Water From The ROC

From Water to Wine: Shomari Smoak’s Journey from Medicine to Mastering the Vine

• Fremel and Marké • Season 3

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Welcome to Season 3 of Water from the Roc! We’re opening the season with an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with Shomari Smoak, known on Instagram as @winewithsmoak — a rising star in the world of wine and a Certified Wine Specialist in the making.

In this episode, Shomari shares his remarkable journey: from his early aspirations of becoming a physician to pivoting towards his true passion — wine. What began as a detour became a calling, and Shomari is now on the path to becoming a certified sommelier, educating others and reshaping what representation looks like in the wine world.

This isn’t just a story about wine — it’s about purpose, reinvention, and the courage to start over. Whether you’re into wine, personal growth, or chasing your dreams against the odds, this conversation is for you.

Pour a glass, hit play, and join us as we turn water into wine.

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Fremel

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Marké

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