This weeks guest is Lisa Talbert who joins us from Portland, Oregon. Lisa is a career bartender with over 15 years behind the bar in a variety of bar settings. This ranges from dive bars, upscale dining, family dining, casinos, distilleries and craft cocktail lounges. Lisa started her drinkstagram journey in the wake of the pandemic as a hobby, and a little break for herself from having to homeschool her kids during that time. Lisa loved photography, so she did some YouTube and Google research, absorbed as much photography info as she could and @lisa.sips on Instagram was born. Lisa grew up in the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. Fiji is an extremely diverse country, with a vast food history and Lisa uses that influence as flavor inspiration for her cocktails. Fiji does not have a prevalent drinking culture, so it's a way for Lisa to border the two. Being able to share her creativity through cocktails has become therapy for Lisa. As a result of starting the Instagram page - we can quote Lisa on the following : “I has been fortunate to receive an extensive education on techniques, spirits and the history of the industry than I ever would have if I hadn't started my page. The possibilities of cocktails are endless!” LInks @lisa.sips @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

Devon Trevathan is the cofounder and co-owner of Liba Spirits, a nomadic distilling company. After living in Taiwan for a year, Devon returned to the states and got her start in the distilling industry at Corsair Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee. Devon has held a variety of positions in the Industry from beverage alcohol–spirits journalist, brand ambassador, bartender, server, marketing consultant, tour guide, wine retail manager, that person at the party who talks way too much about what you have in your glass. Now, Devon is the cofounder of an exceptionally unique and ambitious distilling company in which she and her business partner Colton Weinstein travel all over the globe, renting space in different distilleries to distill their own spirits. Above all, she is a human, flawed and rushed at times, who would nevertheless love to meet up for a drink! Links libaspirits.com @libaspirits @devlovesbev @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Rick Sousa who joins us from Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Rick has been working aboard various cruise ships since 2004 and has recently taken on the role of Brand Ambassador Remy Cointreau Dominican Republic and Global Cruise Ships. Rick values the importance of learning and educating oneself as he has earned the following accreditations over the course of his career: Advanced Mixologist graduated from EBS European Bartender School Bartender by IBA New York International Bartender Association Barista by Illy in Genoa and Barista Hustle Italy Sommelier LV2 by WSET in Napa Valley California WSET LV 2 Spirits ( Ongoing) Chef by Errand du Paris in Paris Master Distiller by Inov Bev Master Brewer by Science of beer Furthermore, Rick speaks 8 languages and enjoys competing in various cocktail competitions. Rick has placed in the top 5 best bartenders in Brazil World Class 2020 and 2021. Rick is also the winner of the best margarita in Brazil and the 8 best in the world 2020/21/23 by Cointreau. This is in addition to having been a semifinalist numerous times Liqueur 43, Campari Competition, Flor de Caña Rum. Check Rick’s personal page on Instagram @rickthemix Links @rickthemix @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Rob Miller. Rob has worked the floor as Sommelier at some of the top restaurants on the continent including Langdon Hall, Alo (#1 restaurant in Canada for the 5th year running), Giulietta and Daniel (Daniel Boulud’s eponymous ** Michelin Star restaurant in Manhattan, NYC). Rob is certified with both the International Sommelier Guild and the Court of Master Sommeliers. Rob holds the prestigious Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Trust in the UK, an organization he also teaches for. As well as a Certificate in Oenology & Viticulture from the University of Guelph, Mr. Miller also holds certifications from the Wine Scholar Guild, Society of Wine Educators, Vinitaly International Academy, and both Wines of Chile & Wines of Portugal! Rob has worked with The Vine Agency import firm for over a decade and started his own agency, The Road Wine Imports, during the end of the pandemic. Links The Road Wine Imports The Vine Agency @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

Louise Wilson Cormier Master of Wine During her 30+ years of industry experience, Louise Wilson Cormier has specialized in sales, marketing, export, procurement, retail and hospitality. Today, she is the owner of Wilco Fine Beverage, an Ontario-based beverage alcohol agency and one of 10 Masters of Wine located in Canada. A Master of Wine, also known as an MW, is a beverage industry professional who has exceptional expertise in the wine business. To become a member of the Institute of Master of Wine, each candidate must pass a rigorous exam as well as adhere to a code of conduct. The exam, which was first written in 1953, tests the candidate’s knowledge of wine theory, their tasting ability and requires the completion of an original research paper. There are currently 414 Masters of Wine based in 31 countries around the world. Louise is passionate about creating new and exciting taste experiences for consumers. The Wilco Fine Beverage portfolio is centred around wines with a point of difference and based on the foundations of innovation, value across all price segments and excellence. Links: Wilco Fine Beverage https://wilcofinebeverage.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wilcofinebeverage/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091354211026 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilco-fine-beverage/about/?viewAsMember=true Masters of Wine https://www.mastersofwine.org/ @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Ellen Slots who joins us from Orlando, Florida. Ellen is an accomplished and customer-centric professional with 5+ years of experience in food and beverage, hospitality, and operations management within the hotel and hospitality industry. Having worked as the lead sommelier for Michelin star restaurants and beverage director for 5-star Forbes hotels, Ellen possesses a solid history of success in managing overall operations, while providing excellent customer service, developing and implementing standard operating procedures, and preparing/managing budgets to meet financial requirements. Skilled in event planning and execution, team development and leadership, quality assurance and control, and asset management. Ellen graduated from University of Southern California with honors and two bachelor degrees; Psychology and English Literature. After graduating college, Ellen soon discovered a passion for wine. When Ellen moved to Chicago for graduate school, she worked developing her passion for wine, despite pursuing a career in corporate America. Ellen has a track record of working as a Program Director for a non-profit organization, Marketing Manager for a real estate development company, and Event Director for a conference production company. After obtaining her business acumen in the corporate business world, Ellen decided to turn her passion of wine into a career and dedicated her entire time working in the hospitality industry. Since her career conversion, Ellen has worked as a server, bartender, manager, general manager, event director, sommelier, lead sommelier, and beverage director. She has managed multiple beverage programs at one time and has been responsible for educating staff and management, equipping staff with sufficient knowledge to increase overall business. During COVID, Ellen decided to hone her skills into her own business: Providing beverage consulting to small businesses that were trying to regain momentum. Since then, Ellen moved from Miami and is now a permanent resident in Orlando, Florida. Links @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Jacob Mentel who currently lives in San Diego, California. Jacob is a bartender at The Realm of 52 Remedies in San Diego. Jacob's bar history consists of opening Youngblood Cocktails, working at Noble Experiment, and assisting with menus at Polite Provisions. Jacob has had the privilege of being trained by Sam Ross and Erick Castro. Jacob is an avid mental health advocate as he has been diagnosed with Anxiety/ Depression / ADHD/ Autism. Jacob is extremely open about this and his struggles in an effort to allow for conversations to happen and people to seek help. Jacob is also working with Chilled Magazine to do a series of columns interviewing well known industry professional about their own struggles and how they were able to push through and become resources for others. Links @thecocktailretriever @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This week we are joined by Cressida Lawlor who currently resides in Manchester, England. Cressida works in high end hospitality and has done so for many years. Cressida was named to Double Dutch Trailer Blazers 2023 List and Top Four IWSC Emerging Bartender 2022. During the Covid lock downs, Cressida decided to take her knowledge of cocktails and hospitality and turn it into a successful youtube channel named The Pump Room Bar. Currently, Cressida is in the process of opening up the Manchester location of Sexy Fish - a high end cocktail bar and restaurant. Furthermore, Cressida is currently travelling the length of the UK filming a documentary series on being queer behind the bar. Links @cressidalawlor @pumproom.bar The Pump Room Bar - YouTube @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Lex Ward who joins us from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Lex got her start in the industry while still in high school when she landed her first job at a coffee shop. This sparked Lex’s interest in the Industry as she eventually moved on to waitressing and bartending and hasn’t looked back since! We talk about the local scene in the beach town of South Kingstown and the surrounding towns and cities in Rhode Island, we talk about the time Lex spent several years attending Ole Miss and her experiences working for a packed and busy college bar. Lex is currently working for Horizon Beverage. Links @thealcoholex @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

Jon Mateer is the Beverage Manager at TPC Sawgrass with the PGA Tour. Jon has worked in bars and restaurants over the last 12 years and places a major focus on craft cocktails. Some of the highlights along the way include being part of the opening bar team at the prestigious Death & Co. in Denver, where he worked as a bartender and education lead. During his time there, the team received numerous accolades from the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation including being a finalist for both “Best New American Cocktail Bar” and “Best American Bar Team.” Jon has been fortunate enough to have been selected as a Top 100 Bartender in The United States by Diageo World Class in 2022 & 2023! Last year, Jon claimed the title of U.S. National Champion of the Giffard West Cup and traveled to France to compete in the International Finals. Locally, Jon serves on the Board of Directors for the United States Bartender’s Guild in Jacksonville, Florida. In his spare time, Jon has a podcast called Bardtenders where he and a few fellow bartenders take a break from putting liquids in cups. Bardtenders is a Dungeons & Dragons podcast run by a group of bartenders who traded in their shakers for sets of dice. While they play D&D, “…one of our other major focuses is providing on-the-job education for hospitality industry employees and also giving them access to mental and physical health resources!" Links @vodkapaysmybills www.bardtender.com Bardtenders - Spotify Bardtenders - Apple Podcasts Bardtenders - YouTube @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This week we are joined by Dave Nitzel and Dave Domzalski - who are successful hospitality coaches, entrepreneurs and authors. Most recently, Dave and Dave released a book that they co-authored titled “Hospitality DNA”. Dave and Dave interviewed elite and award winning industry talent from around the globe to find out how they operate in the bar and restaurant business. Together with the interviews and their own research, Hospitality DNA is a compilation of story telling chapters of great challenges and achievements woven into meaningful business lessons. Dave and Dave have also published another award winning book several years ago titled “The Bar Shift” - a compilation of best practices for managing your bar and restaurant specifically targeting concepts and processes that will improve results and work-life balance. Dave and Dave run a joint hospitality consulting venture - Dave and Dave Hospitality - you can find more information on their website daveanddave.co Links daveanddave.co Hospitality DNA on Amazon US Hospitality DNA on Amazon Canada Hospitality DNA on Audible Hospitality DNA at Apple Books The Bar Shift on Amazon US The Bar Shift on Amazon Canada @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Denis Hernandez who joins us for an in person interview. Originally born in Woodstock, Ontario, Denis is of El Salvadorian background where cooking, eating and sharing food plays a prominent role in life. Denis’s mother and aunts are a big influence on his passion for the industry. Denis has been in the culinary filed for the past 16 years. Denis started his journey in the Industry when he attended the Niagara Culinary Institute after high school. It was during that time that Denis began his apprenticeship at Peller Estates at Niagara On The Lake which really opened up his mind to the creativity of the kitchen. Over the last decade, Denis has moved around Ontario and has had the opportunity of working with some of the most talented chefs in the province. In Denis’s career he has been the recipient of many accolades and rewards and has given his time and effort back to the community. Some of these include becoming Feast On Certified; Canadian Chef at the Stratford Chef School; Awarded Top Dishes in Waterloo Region; Les Marmitons Guest Chef; Canadian Mental Health Association Guest Chef; Carizon Guest Chef. Denis is currently operating his own food and catering business H86. You can find more information on Instagram @h86.co or try his food out at the Argyle Arms in Cambridge. Links @h86.co @denis_hernandez86 @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Mila Chernii. Mila joined us for the interview from her temporary home in Barcelona, Spain. Mila was born and raised in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Mila is the co-founder and co-owner of NightHawks bar in Vinnytsia. Mila is also the Chief Editor of Barout Media and an Ambassador for BARTA Tools (Ukrainian designed and crafted tools for bartenders in Spain. ** Prior to opening NightHawks, Mila spent over a decade in management, human resources, marketing and social media. Mila also owned a Social Media Marketing agency and a coffee shop and bakery. After 3 years of dropping the phrase “Let’s open a bar!” - Mila and her friends did just that and opened NightHawks! Mila is very passionate about the bar industry as she has spent the last several years as an active member and guest of numerous industry events, both working and delivering talks. Some of the events include the following: Speaker of Ukrainian Bar Science School. **Speaker of Athens Bar Show 2022. ** Speaker of Mirror Hospitality Expo 2023. Mila’s personal motto: “Drink Better - Not More!” Links @mila.chernii @polunocnyky.bar https://polunochnyky.bar If you are interested in donating to the war and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, you can do so through the following website: u24.gov.ua @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

Alexandra Evans joins us this week for an in person interview. Alex started her hospitality career over four decades ago in her teenage years working at a French café a few blocks from where she grew up in midtown Toronto. A few years later, Alex lied her way into a waitressing job at Toby’s Goodeats - very popular burger chain in Toronto in the 1980’s. Alex loved the late nights and fast cash and fast cameraderie that comes with working in the industry. Alex moved into Management at Toby’s and in the early 90’s joined the team at O’Tooles on Carlton St across from Maple Leaf Gardens and stayed for 3 years. Alex eventually moved on to work at a French bistro - Le Paradis - for over 12 years, then soon after got bitten by the wine bug. Alex started a wine class in 1999 that morphed into a Sommelier diploma by 2004. That diploma opened the door to a management job at Boba restaurant on Avenue Road then Celestin on Mount Pleasant. That in turn opened a bigger door to Scaramouche restaurant where she stayed for 10 years as Maitre d’, Sommelier and server. Eventually, Alex retired from serving in 2019. Alex and her partner moved to Stratford Ontario in the summer of 2021 and started teaching wine and service at the Stratford Chefs School where she enjoys passing the torch to the younger generation. In March of 2022 Alex started working for Nicholas Pearce Wines as their sales representative for South West Ontario where she gets to interact and keep her foot in the door of the hospitality industry and be in bed by 10pm….. In Alex's own words "It’s been a great gig!" Links npwines.com @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us:  info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Brittany Sobisch who joins us from Edmonton, Alberta. Originally from Kitchener-Waterloo, Brittany got her start in the Industry in her teenage years and has worked in almost every role in the front of house and back of house and in every environment from night clubs, dive bars, pubs and fine dining and music venues. Spending a good portion of her working life in Toronto, Brittany has recently moved to Edmonton, Alberta. Currently, Brittany is working at The Starlite Room in Edmonton. Links @trailorswift @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Natalie Bovis. Natalie’s first high school restaurant job was as a busser in her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, back in 1985. Since then, Natalie has held every front-of-house position imaginable in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs from Los Angeles, Paris, Washington DC,to a small town on the Costa Brava in Spain. Natalie has been a restaurant publicist, and is currently a culinary event producer, and cocktail book author. Natalie was one of the first women blogging about mixology when she launched The Liquid Muse in 2006. From there, she has taught mixology seminars at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, at the Bols House in Amsterdam, Portland Cocktail Week, Arizona Cocktail Week; consults for liquor brands; and co-founded OM Chocolate Liqueur, which is now available in 18 states and the Caribbean. In 2015, she created New Mexico’s first annual mixology festival, and she is also a Culinary Producer for the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America national dinner series. Natalie's latest book, Drinking with My Dog: the Canine Lovers’ Cocktail Book, came out earlier this year, and her next book Cocktails with My Cat: Tasty Tipples for Feline Fanatics comes out next Spring. Links theliquidmuse.com @theliquidmuse @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Danielle Pingert who joins the show from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Danielle has been in the service industry for fifteen plus years. Danielle’s first bartending job was at a hotel bar where she learned the basics as well as speed and efficiency. At this point, Danielle fell in love with the Industry. Danielle eventually moved on to work at a high end cocktail lounge where she studied and learned the cocktail culture and its history. From there, the cocktail culture world expanded for Danielle. Seeing as there is so much more than just pouring drinks, Danielle started building connections with guests and coworkers and providing an experience unique to each customer. After mastering speed and classic cocktails, Danielle discovered the world of cocktail competitions. Danielle has competed in numerous competitions that have included Bombay, Makers Mark and Belvedere plus many others. With competition bartending, there was always something new to learn and that is what Danielle loved the most. The challenges were motivating for Danielle. One of Danielle’s proud accomplishments was having the last bar she managed make the list for Tales Of The Cocktail Top 50 Best International Hotel Bars. Danielle also had the opportunity to design and help open a lounge in the Alt Hotel, where she is currently managing. "The industry is a community that I’m very proud to be a part of, there's an unspoken liquid language that we all understand." - Danielle Pingert Links @missbannedit @bokeh_ontheplaza @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This week we have another 2 part episode. The first interview is with Keely Rollheiser and Yelena Anter of Cocktail Vision returns to close out the episode with our second interview. In the main part of the show - our first guest is Keely Rollheiser - Keely is originally from Chilliwack BC but recently moved to Providence, Road Island. Keely started her career in the Industry at age 19 when she landed a job at a corporate chain restaurant. Within six months of getting hired, Keely became the bar manager. Keely loved the pressure of performing like she had something to prove. As Keely puts its “it was sort of a baptism by fire”, and she found her groove quickly. A few years into Keely’s career, she wanted the freedom to be more creative than the corporate structure could provide her. Keely started working for a family owned and new restaurant. Keely found this to be an amazing experience opening a new spot and being able to put her personal flair on the bar and make it her own. Keely also found the process to be very humbling starting from scratch and finding what worked through trial and error. Keely loved being able to create seasonal menus and experiment with local ingredients. Two years later, Keely moved to Cork, Ireland, with her husband where he was finishing his degree and she quickly immersed herself into the Irish bar culture! Keely helped open a really unique cocktail bar in the middle of the city. The bottom floor was a speakeasy with a lounge feel, and the upstairs was a full on nightclub. Keely loved working and collaborating on menus with bartenders that had different ideas, experiences and ingredients than she was used to. Keely recently relocated to Providence, Rhode Island and is excited to see where her career in the Industry will take her next! Yelena Anter - joins us from Las Vegas Nevada. Yelena is the driving force behind Cocktail Vision - an online platform that guides you through your journey in the cocktail and spirits world with recipes, products and consulting advice. Links Keely Rollheiser - LinkedIn @keelyrollheiser @cocktail.vision cocktail.vision - Website @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This weeks episode is a 2 part show. In the first part of the show - Roger Watson - a highly acclaimed chef now working as a private chef joins us from Indianapolis, Indiana. Roger was born and raised in Doncaster in South Yorkshire in England. Roger started cooking in 2001 while still in high school when he landed a job at a local restaurant in his home town. Roger eventually enrolled in a hospitality program as Doncaster college. However, Roger left Doncaster college early before graduating after being told he would not achieve anything by leaving school early. As a result, this was the motivation Roger needed to fuel his career. Roger eventually moved to Manchester to further his career by woking at Raymond Blanc's restaurant - while also mentoring under head chef Simon Stanley. This prepared Roger for his eventual move to London where he worked under several noted chefs and restauranteurs such as Gordon Ramsey, Tom Aikens, and Bibendum. While working in London, Roger also cooked for visiting US Presidents and for the Royal Family. In 2013, Roger got his break in to the private chef industry when he worked for a Ukrainian billionaire - cooking for his family of 4 and staff. This was at the most exclusive address in the world - Number 1 Hyde Park, London. In 2015, Roger moved to Memphis, Tennessee to continue his career as a private chef. Since 2019, Roger is now a private chef for an ultra high net worth family in Indiana and loving his life! In the second part of the show - Elissa 'HellQueen' Dunn returns to the show. Elissa discusses rebranding from The BadassBartender to HellQueen Cocktails. Elissa discusses how this change came about and the process involved in the rebrand. You can find Elissa's on Instagram @hellqueencocktails Links @chefrogerwatson chefrogerwatson.com @hellqueencocktails @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

This weeks guest is Danielle Crowley who joins us from Whistler, BC. A very passionate and creative bartender, Dani is originally from Aurora Ontario and has been in the industry for over a dozen years now. Dani has worked in multiple facets of the industry from golf courses, cafes, nightclubs, train travel service and everything in between. Dani has also started competing in cocktail competitions and was crowned the Giffard West Cup Canadian National Champion in 2022 and was a semifinalist at Diageo World Class. Currently, Dani is bartending at The Raven Room - a craft cocktail bar in Whistler where she slings drinks, creates seasonal menus and hosts cocktail workshops. Links @drinkingwithdani @theravenroom.ca @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co