This weeks guest is Reece Sims, who joins us from Calgary, Alberta. Reece is an entrepreneur, educator, and writer with expertise in drink trends, flavour pairings, and beverage market insights. As a former award-winning bartender and top-performing Sales Manager, she founded SIP Spirits Consulting Inc. to deliver sensory marketing solutions for beverage brands. In addition, she founded Flavor Camp™, a program that teaches consumers and bartenders a universal language for tasting and comparing spirits and develops their sensory skills. A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting ..read more

This weeks guest is Tiffany Huntington, who joins us from Scottsdale, Arizona. Originally from Los Angeles, Tiffany moved to Arizona back in 2006. Tiffany has spent over 2 decades in the service industry, working as a bartender, manager, and booking agent. Tiffany is a tequila master, craft cocktail and culinary artist. As a side gig, Tiffany is also a model. Currently, you can find Tiffany slinging drinks and putting on shows at Pour Decisions in Old Town, Scottsdale. A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail ..read more

This weeks guest is Amy Probasco who joins us from Chicago, Illinois. Amy has been a hospitality professional for nearly two decades. A Virginia native, she has worked throughout the country in high volume clubs, award-winning restaurants, and nationally recognized craft cocktail bars. Named by the Chicago Tribune as one of city's top bartenders in 2012, she went on to establish the bar program at the James Beard Awarded Girl & the Goat restaurant and implement bar systems and operations for the opening of Soho House Chicago. Amys's cocktail recipes have been featured in Forbes, Good H ..read more

This weeks guest is Josh Lindley who returns to the show. Josh began his spirits quest in 2006 after short stints in the broadcasting and music industries. Josh has worked behind bars at notable Toronto establishments like Bar Isabel, Chantecler and Civil Liberties. Josh also worked as brand ambassador for an unusual gin. In 2016 he and life partner, Jessica Blaine Smith, created Bartender Atlas, a worldwide online directory of bartenders. Together, they travel the globe tasting exciting cocktails made by the most passionate bartenders. Jessica and Josh are also co-creators of the Toronto Cock ..read more

This weeks guest is Meghan Webb who joins us from Austin, Texas. Meghan is a seasoned hospitality professional with over a decade of crafting memorable experiences. A Texas native , Meghan’s journey has taken her across the globe , including a four year stint in Australia and New Zealand. Starting her career in craft beer, Meghan quickly found her passion in wine and spirits, which had led to her current role with Bodega Lustau, a renowned producer of fortified wines, including sherry and Vermut. A true creative at heart, Meghan delights in bringing people together, often over a thoughtfully c ..read more

This weeks guest is Harley O’Grady who joins from Chicago, Illinois. Harley is a bartender turned Brand Ambassador with deep roots in hospitality since birth. Always on the go seeking spontaneity and adventure leading a life with minimal dull moments. A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the ..read more

This weeks guest is Brittany Brennan. Brittany is currently the Director of Beverage & Bar Manager of Goodnight Cocktail Club. Brittany fell into bartending accidentally 12 years ago when applying for a serving job at a bar on York University’s campus and fell in love with it immediately. Some of the notable establishments Brittany has worked at include the following: Laissez Faire, The Drake Hotel, Church Aperitivo Bar, Poetry Jazz Cafe, Oretta, Hunters Landing, Moxies, Shopsys Sports Grill. Some of Brittany’s previous endeavours and projects include the following: Director of Beverage f ..read more

This weeks guest is David Schaub who joins us from Ottawa, Ontario. Trained and raised in Waterloo, Ontario, David Schaub spent a decade learning his craft in the area’s restaurants, caterers, and butcher shop. Most notably, Dave spent nearly five years at Bhima’s Warung, learning the foundations of his career. Settling in Ottawa in 2010, Dave worked his way through some of the city’s kitchens before perfecting his ketchup recipe at The Black Cat Bistro. He started bottling small-batch condiments as The Ketchup Project in 2017. A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our ..read more

This weeks guest is Lia Dionisio who joins us from Bergen County, New Jersey. Lia is a WSET II Certified spirits industry professional. Over the last thirteen years, Lia has worked in various aspects of spirits including marketing, PR, event production, spirits education and more. Lia has worked for leading brands including Johnnie Walker, Jose Cuervo, Hendrick’s Gin, Maker’s Mark and has reached thousands of consumers in NJ/NY through her own cocktail and events company - Jersey Drinks. She has also been featured on ABC News and Forbes and served as guest speaker and educator for brands inclu ..read more

Mandy Naglich is an author, journalist, and educator covering all aspects of our beloved booze industry. Her book “How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life” which recounts her adventures in the wild world of professional tasting, is a Spirited Awards Finalist. Mandy travels the world as a cocktail judge, host, and consultant, but calls NYC home. As a certified taster, Advanced Cicerone®, National Homebrew Competition Gold Medalist, CCP, and WSET Spirits certified professional Mandy is a pro at blind and focused tasting. Mandy regularly teaches both enthusiastic consumers a ..read more