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The Industry

A discussion with people working in the Service Industry - Bar, Restaurant, Hospitality - Front of House, Back of House, all aspects of what is commonly referred to as The Industry.

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00:52:12

E229 Esther Dawson

The Industry ·

2025/04/14

Esther Dawson is a Certified Sommelier based in Ontario with over eight years of experience in hospitality. Esther currently works as the Sommelier, Cellar Lead, and F&B Content Creator at Langdon Hall Relais & Châteaux, where she’s not only on the floor pairing wines and opening bottles, but also involved in the marketing and media side—crafting content, managing promotions, and helping tell the story of the restaurant’s food and beverage program.Esther began her journey in wine while

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00:35:53

E228 Jenae Hyland

The Industry ·

2025/03/31

This weeks guest is Jenae Hyland, who joins us from Chandler, Arizona. Jenae is a powerhouse beverage operations strategist and Forbes trained mixologist and the creator and owner of The Pretty Libationist - a full service mobile bartending company servicing events like weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, parties and in home custom cocktail and mocktail experiences, mixology classes and more. Jenae has a flair for creativity and a passion for crafting unforgettable drinks and elevating the art of

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00:42:10

E227 Reece Sims

The Industry ·

2025/03/24

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

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00:46:36

E226 Tiffany Huntington

The Industry ·

2025/03/17

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

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00:49:13

E225 Amy Probasco

The Industry ·

2025/03/03

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

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00:50:25

E224 Josh Lindley Returns

The Industry ·

2025/02/24

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

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00:46:36

E223 Meghan Webb

The Industry ·

2025/02/17

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

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00:44:29

E222 Harley O'Grady

The Industry ·

2025/02/03

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

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01:01:07

E221 Brittany Brennan

The Industry ·

2025/01/27

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

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00:42:50

E220 David Schaub

The Industry ·

2025/01/20

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

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00:35:06

E219 Lia Dionisio

The Industry ·

2025/01/13

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

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00:40:36

E218 Mandy Naglich

The Industry ·

2025/01/06

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

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00:51:32

E217 Miroki Tong

The Industry ·

2024/12/23

This weeks guest is Miroki Tong. When not sipping, learning, and educating about vino, Miroki is the Chief Executive Officer of The Story Engine Deck, which develops card based open prompt creative tools for writers, game masters and educators. She holds an MBA with specializations in Strategic Management, Organizational Behaviour and Entrepreneurship. She is also an award-winning performer, producer and musician currently working on an upcoming Opera Metal EP under her artist name Mahjong Witch

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00:48:33

E216 Jean-Marc Dykes

The Industry ·

2024/12/02

This weeks guest is Jean-Marc Dykes - who is the creator, developer and driving force behind the Imbiblia app - a cocktail recipe platform for bartenders, bars, restaurants and pretty much everyone and anyone interested in cocktails.Imbiblia allows for quick visual filtering of information and eliminates the need for content scanning of text which makes the platform far more efficient than searching for a cocktail recipe in a physical binder. Since the initial release of Imbiblia when it was a

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00:38:43

E215 Emma Janzen

The Industry ·

2024/11/25

This weeks guest is Emma Janzen. Emma s an award-winning book author and journalist who reports on global drinking cultures for outlets including The New York Times, PUNCH, The World’s 50 Best Bars, and more. The recipient of two James Beard Foundation awards and two Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, Emma co-authored The Way of the Cocktail with Julia Momosé, The Bartender’s Manifesto with Toby Maloney, and The Bartender’s Pantry with Jim Meehan; authored Mezcal: The History, Craft &

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00:53:19

E214 Beckaly Franks

The Industry ·

2024/11/18

This weeks guest is Beckaly Franks, who joins us from Hong Kong.Originally born in Hawaii, but raised in Idaho, Beckaly moved to Hong Kong in 2015. Beckaly co-founded The Pontiac, which has been featured on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 7 years and is credited with pushing for female empowerment and creating an inclusive space where everyone is welcome. More recently, Beckaly founded Hungry Ghost with her wife and opened venues Call Me AL and Artifact Bar. Beckaly is a born leader and the

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00:54:55

E213 Jake Richards

The Industry ·

2024/11/11

Jake Richards joins the show this week for an in-person interview. Jake is a certified sommelier who is currently working at Loloan Lobby Bar in Waterloo, Ontario. Jake got his start in the Industry at the age of 12 when he landed his first job at a pizza restaurant and he’s been employed in the industry ever since. In our conversation with Jake, he talks about his first steps in becoming a sommelier when he had an accidental injury early in his career. While not being able to work on his feet, Jake

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00:42:30

E212 Cassandra Walker

The Industry ·

2024/11/04

This weeks guest is Cassandra Walker who joins us for an in-person interview. Cas is currently working as a bartender at LaLa Social House in Waterloo, Ontario. Cas starting working in the Industry while in her teen years when she landed a job as a hostess at Turtle Jacks. From there, Cas moved on to working at e11even in Toronto. After moving to Waterloo to attend University, Cas has worked at numerous local establishments such as The Works, 21Fir Whiskey Bar, Grand Trunk, Grand Surf and Sugar

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00:39:56

E211 Madeleine Hayles

The Industry ·

2024/10/21

This weeks guest is Madeleine Hayles who is a sommelier and the owner of Happy Coffee And Wine, a cafe and wine bar in the Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mads had done several stints at classic restaurants like Terroni and higher end fine dining at Actinolite and Hop Goods Foodliner, but she found her passion working at Midfield Wine Bar. After 4 years there, Mads and several partners opened up Happy Coffee and Wine in 2019 - a neighbourhood spot focused on keeping wine diverse

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01:00:47

E210 Jay McNeely

The Industry ·

2024/10/07

This weeks guest is Jason McNeely who joins us for an in person interview. Currently, Jay is the Lead Bartender at Area which is in The Well complex in Toronto.Jay got an early start in the Industry when he started washing dishes at his grandparents restaurant in Gananoque, Ontario. Jason eventually worked in all the roles from dishwasher to cooking to sever before he eventually left to go to school in Ottawa. Initially, Jay did a quick stint at University of Ottawa studying physics before

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