THE STORY WHISPERERS

INSPIRING STORIES OF LIFE THROUGH THE LENS OF WINE AND SONG.
UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES AND AHA MOMENTS.

EACH STORY FLOWS INTO AN AWARD-WINNING SONG, AND IS PAIRED WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY WINE.

EXPECT GIGGLES, GOOSEBUMPS AND A GLASS HALF FULL!

Wine expert Stephanie Morton-Small leads all experiences, curating the wines and bringing their own unique stories to life. As a speaker and songwriter, she either presents her own talks solo or collaborates with a fellow songwriter-storyteller, curating wine pairings to complement their stories and songs.

STEPHANIE MORTON-SMALL

Wine Expert, Award-Winning Songwriter,
Speaker-Storyteller

RHONDA ROSS

Speaker-Storyteller, Grammy-Nominated Songwriter,
TED Fellow Nominee & Emmy-Nominated Actor

CASS EAGER

Award-Winning Songwriter, Recording Artist,
Producer, Speaker-Storyteller

Stephanie Morton-Small

WINE EXPERT, AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITER, SPEAKER-STORYTELLER

Stephanie has a way of pulling you in. She shares stories from a life lived with courage and conviction. Her globe-trotting escapades are seasoned with reinvention, self-belief, and more than her fair share of Burgundy and Barolo. A wine business leader, a speaker and a songwriter, Stephanie blends resilience, creativity, and her lifelong love of wine into stories that make you laugh, think, and feel.

Each talk includes three award-winning original songs and three wine pairings.

HER TALKS

Steph uncorks three wine metaphors, recanting hilarious escapades and soulful stories that reveal wine’s genius. This swirl of wine-life stories and wine-soaked wisdom is a toast to living boldly, embracing the moment, and not giving a sip about the rules.
Bubbly, brave, and brilliantly high-vibe. With a swirl of humor and sass, Steph uncorks joy-filled perspectives through the lens of wine, from globe-trotting escapades to hilarious reflections poured straight from the bottle, one fabulous sip at a time.
Reveals how the secrets behind great wine just might be the secrets to a well-lived life.
Gentle, profound, and quietly transformative, “Wine Whisperings” invites you to slow down and listen to the wisdom in the wine. From the vineyard to the glass, wine is crafted through philosophies, thoughtful decisions, and intuitive choices, and within that journey lies inspiration for life itself. Stephanie reflects on the world of wine she has lived and loved her whole life, revealing the parallels between the making of great wine and our own personal journey: how we breathe, evolve, and deepen with time.
A deliciously unpredictable journey through life, music, and wine. Steph is joined by Cass Eager, and together they pair songs and sips celebrating intention, mindfulness, and letting your soul sing. You’ll laugh, you’ll groove, you might get a little misty-eyed...and you’ll definitely leave seeing life through rosé-tinted glasses. They uncork life's juiciest lessons with humor, harmony, and heartfelt wisdom. “Life Lessons of a Muso and a Wino” - where wine & song spill the tea on life.

(From 2027 in USA, currently booking Australia/NZ)

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RHONDA ROSS

SPEAKER-STORYTELLER, GRAMMY NOMINATED SONGWRITER, TED FELLOW NOMINEE, EMMY-NOMINATED ACTOR

Rhonda is a singer-songwriter, storyteller, speaker, and actress. As the only child of Diana Ross and Motown founder Berry Gordy, Rhonda grew up surrounded by fame but also by assumptions about the song she should sing. For years, her true voice went unheard, even by herself. That journey sparked her deep commitment to “Emotional Sovereignty” – owning your inner voice.

Each talk includes three award-winning original songs and three wine pairings.
Wines curated by Stephanie Morton-Small, Wine Expert & Founder.

HER TALK

Rhonda inspires and entertains as she shares how her inner music helped her find calm in chaos...and even helped her become a surfing queen (well, almost!). Blending honest, funny storytelling with live performances of her award-winning original songs, Rhonda turns the inner noise we all know into a surprisingly entertaining journey. Through musical moments and real-life stories, she gently reminds us that you don’t have to mute the noise to find ease...sometimes you just need to change how you listen.

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CASS EAGER

AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITER, RECORDING ARTIST, PRODUCER, SPEAKER-STORYTELLER

Cass isn’t here to play small or quiet. The award-winning, soul-drenched singer-songwriter with a powerhouse voice and vintage flair takes you on a no-rules, all-heart journey through the wild, unpredictable stage that is life. Cass brings her powerhouse voice, sharp wit, and vintage soul swagger to the experience... Expect big vocals, bigger life lessons, and even bigger laughs as Cass riffs on how music teaches us to live boldly, love loudly, and hit every note (even the wrong ones) with soul and swagger.

Each talk includes three award-winning original songs and three wine pairings.
Wines curated by Stephanie Morton-Small, Wine Expert & Founder.

HER TALKS

Cass’s signature talk bursts with adventurous tales, creatively inspired tunes, and her defining mantra front and centre ”Sing Now, Apologize Later”. Expect live performances, big vocals, bigger life lessons, and even bigger laughs as Cass riffs on how to live boldly, love loudly, and hit every note (even the wrong ones) with soul and swagger. You’ll leave ready to crank up your own inner volume and unapologetically claim your spotlight.
(From 2027 in USA, currently booking Australia/NZ)
A deliciously unpredictable journey through life, music, and wine. Cass Eager is joined by Stephanie Morton-Small, and together they pair songs and sips celebrating intention, mindfulness, and letting your soul sing. You’ll laugh, you’ll groove, you might get a little misty-eyed...and you’ll definitely leave seeing life through rosé-tinted glasses. They uncork life's juiciest lessons with humor, harmony, and heartfelt wisdom. “Life Lessons of a Muso and a Wino” - where wine & song spill the tea on life.
(From 2027 in USA, currently booking Australia/NZ)

BOOK NOW →

“Stephanie, I was so enthralled with your talk. The life and light in your voice is so completely engaging. And what an epiphany for me, pairing wine with emotion… Oh my God, BRILLIANT!
I was so completely riveted. You truly have a gift for drawing people in. I am so moved by you and this whole experience.”
★★★★★
Matthew Clark
"Rhonda Ross has a way of making music feel like a conversation with an old friend, calming and uplifting, blending music and meaningful reflections in a way that really sticks with you. It felt honest, heartfelt, and real. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you."
★★★★★
Lesley Hanes
"You could feel the entire room leaning in, captivated by the way Stephanie blends her deep wine knowledge with personal stories... From the first pour to the final note, she created an atmosphere that was elegant and deeply heartfelt. Her knowledge of wine is extraordinary - she doesn’t just talk about flavor, she brings each bottle to life with stories that connect history, emotion, and the art of savoring the moment."
★★★★★
Kelly Ritchie
“A big shout out to Cass Eager - she is a standout performer. Visualise a 60s lounge bar, add sophisticated sexiness, playfulness and humour, and that’s Cass’ performance. I’m certainly shaken and definitely stirred.
Step aside world, there is no stopping Cass Eager. She sure as hell deserves it!”
★★★★★
Leah Peakman
“Stephanie moves her audiences around stories, wines, and music with the ease of swirling a glass of a luscious Bordeaux.
Absolutely captivating.”
★★★★★
Bill Callejas, World Wine Destinations
“It was absolutely amazing. I could listen to Stephanie Morton-Small all day long, she was so inspirational.
The parallels between the wine and stories is just fascinating. I'm going to be singing the songs all the way home!
Honestly, I can't wait to do it again.”
★★★★★
Kathryn Buckle
“If you’ve ever wondered why some wines taste better when paired with heartfelt stories,’emotional sommelier’ Stephanie Morton-Small has your answer.
Wine, Whisper & Song combines storytelling, original music, and wine in a way that makes your palate and your soul say “cheers!”
★★★★★
Paul Kalemkiarian, Wine Talks
“One of the best nights out I’ve had in a long time!
We were at a private Wine, Whisper & Song event in Malibu and Stephanie curated it around our friend’s cellar collection. She got the stories and songs to match the wines so perfectly and I felt like I understood and enjoyed them so much more than from a traditional tasting.”
★★★★★
Chloe Rothwell
“I had the privilege of attending a private event. It tapped into all of our senses. From the delicious wines to the original songs, Stephanie took us on a journey that had us laughing hysterically, to a moment where my friend caught my eye as she so beautifully touched our hearts.
If you're looking for something unique that leaves you inspired, entertained and enjoying some of the finest wine in the world, this is absolutely a treasure. WOW! WOW! WOW!”
★★★★★
Lynn Gillette
“A friend and I were lucky enough to be invited to a private event of Wine, Whisper & Song in LA and we were blown away. Not only was it inspirational, it was also thought provoking, so much so I now think of wine in a whole new way. Stephanie Morton-Small was completely engaging and through amazing storytelling was able to hit deep, but also make you laugh.The story about the paintings had everyone in stitches. I can’t recommend it highly enough for all.”
★★★★★
Gemma Kirk
”Original ideas feel rare these days but Wine Whisper & Song is a unique experience blending stories, songs, and pairing it all with wine!
Immersive? YES.
Original? YES.
And also so much fun!”
★★★★★
Ellen Clifford, The Wine Situation
“Rhonda Ross is totally inspirational. Brilliant...connecting music and mindset!”
★★★★★
Mark Connolly