From Boardrooms to Vineyards: Richard Moran, Author and Former Corporate Leader, on Reinventing Life and His Career

From Boardrooms to Vineyards: Richard Moran, Author and Former Corporate Leader, on Reinventing Life and His Career

From The Brand Called You by The Brand Called You

June 4, 2026 · 23 min · Season 7 · Episode 516

About this episode

Richard Moran shares his journey from corporate leader to vineyard owner, discussing life lessons and career reinvention.

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg welcomes renowned author and former corporate leader Richard Moran, who shares his transformative journey from the high-stakes world of consulting to restoring a 19th-century farmhouse and cultivating a vineyard in California's wine country. Discover the story behind his book, The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country , and the lessons he learned about success, patience, community, and embracing uncertainty. Whether you're considering a career pivot or simply seeking greater meaning in life, this episode offers valuable insights on recognizing internal signals, taking calculated risks, and building the life you truly want.

People in this episode

Host: Ashutosh Garg

Guest: Richard Moran

Topics covered

  • career pivot
  • personal transformation
  • vineyard cultivation
  • life lessons
  • embracing uncertainty

Keywords

  • career change
  • vineyard
  • consulting
  • life meaning
  • success
  • patience
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country

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