Cheers with Nat

Natalya Watson
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Cheering on women in drinks. Each week, I share a cheers and a chat with women who work in the drinks industry — to connect, celebrate, cheer us up and cheer us on.

  1. Ep 1 – Georgia Kelly, Key Account Manager at DEYA Brewing Company

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    Ep 1 – Georgia Kelly, Key Account Manager at DEYA Brewing Company

    Welcome to the first episode of Cheers with Nat – the podcast dedicated to cheering on women in drinks. My first guest, Georgia Kelly, is the person that gave me the push I needed to bring this show (back) to life, after a chat at an event way back in January 2025. (Yes, it took me that long to get myself and this project in motion!) Georgia was working for Lucky Saint at the time and said she'd listened to my Beer with Nat episode with Lucky Saint's MD Emma Heal as part of her interview prep. (She also said she'd fall asleep to the pod, which I'm still not sure if that's a complement or not! lol) She really wanted to see the podcast make a comeback – which I'd been toying with, but I'd been wanting to broaden the scope of the show – and she gave the straight-talking advice I needed to get make it happen. More in the episode! Now a Key Account Manager at DEYA Brewing Company, our focus is on Georgia's career story. From her start as a pot-wash, to working behind the bar, and now to life on the other side of it as a beer sales rep. We also get into much more, including what she wanted to be when she was little and the thread that runs through all of her roles – her love of people and their stories. --- What stuck with me from this conversation: On job searching: 'I didn't know even the words to search for for the job. I kept searching rep, and if you search rep it's not going to come up, because often the words are brand ambassador or account manager' On the Women in Beer mentorship programme: 'I think the main takeaway would be feeling like I have a place in the industry' On how to treat people: 'Making someone else smile makes your day a lot better, too' On confidence: 'You realise you can sort of practice being confident by complimenting somebody randomly' Georgia's advice in a nutshell: Ask questions, pay attention to the people around you that inspire you (and tell them that they inspire you), and practice your confidence   Links & things: DEYA Brewing Company – beers & taproom Lucky Saint & The Lucky Saint pub Shout outs to Emma & Kerttu on the team for being super inspiring Georgia's favourite author Jeannette Winterson and book Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit The Women in Beer mentorship programme & annual awards On mental health & hospitality – Mental Health First Aid England & Burnt Chef Podcast & book reccs The Lock In podcast 'Stop! In the name of pubs' episode Tart by Slutty Chef   Recording info: November 2025 at Market Coffee House in London Thank you for hosting us! I hope the background noise from this lovely venue adds a bit of atmosphere and isn't too distracting And apologies for the phone buzzes – I'll make sure all future guests don't have their phones on the table! --- Subscribe | Follow on Instagram | Email

    48 min
  2. Coming Soon... Cheers with Nat

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    Coming Soon... Cheers with Nat

    Welcome to Cheers with Nat – a podcast dedicated to cheering on women in drinks! This new show was inspired by my previous podcast Beer with Nat, but instead of just speaking to women in the world of beer about what they do and why they love it, I'm now speaking to women across the world of drinks – both alcoholic and not – about their careers. Listen in to learn why I'm launching Cheers with Nat, what to expect from each episode, who I'll be chatting with, and how I'm making it happen (around a day job as a beer educator). Then be sure to hit follow, so you don't miss the first episode on Wednesday, March 4th.  You can also subscribe to the Cheers with Nat newsletter via Substack or follow me on Instagram at @cheers_with_nat. I'm super passionate about this new show and I'm super excited to hear what you all think. Thanks so much for listening. Cheers!

    4 min
  3. Beer with Nat Ep #50 | Jaega Wise Interviews Natalya Watson, Host of the 'Beer with Nat' Podcast

    04/05/2022

    Beer with Nat Ep #50 | Jaega Wise Interviews Natalya Watson, Host of the 'Beer with Nat' Podcast

    For this final episode of the 'Beer with Nat' podcast, we're going full circle… all the way back to Episode #001. Today's guest is Jaega Wise, Head Brewer at Wild Card Brewery and my very first guest when the show kicked off in November 2018. We start by checking in with Jaega on what she's been up to since then, including seeing the brewery through the pandemic, launching their new barrel program, hosting a TV series and publishing a book. (Yep, she's been busy!) Then, as a thank you to Jaega for helping me get the show off the ground all those years go… she gets to turn the tables and interview me!    We chat all about my career, what I was up to before beer, what I enjoy most about being part of the beer industry and plenty more. We have a lot of laughs, too. I hope you enjoy listening in. Here's Jaega…

    52 min
  4. Beer with Nat Ep #49 | Helen Anne Smith, Founder of Burum Collective

    27/04/2022

    Beer with Nat Ep #49 | Helen Anne Smith, Founder of Burum Collective

    Today's guest is Helen Anne Smith (they/them), Founder of Burum Collective. We start by discussing what Burum Collective is all about, what inspired Helen to set it up during the first pandemic lockdown in 2020, the resources they offer currently and what their goals are for the future. Then we get into what keeps Helen busy alongside Burum, including part-time roles as a bartender and in sales and marketing for Wilderness Brewery and Welsh Mountain Cider.   Finally, Helen lets us in on what they were up to before beer, how they got their start in the beer industry, and, of course, what they enjoy most about being a part of it. Here's Helen…

    54 min
  5. Beer with Nat Ep #48 | Maia Kazaks, European Events Manager at Barth-Haas

    20/04/2022

    Beer with Nat Ep #48 | Maia Kazaks, European Events Manager at Barth-Haas

    Today's guest is Maia Kazas, European Events Manager at global hop company Barth-Haas. To start, Maia tells us what Barth-Haas does, what her role as events manager entails and how her work was impacted by the pandemic, given that most of the activities she'd normally be organizing were put on hold the past two years. Maia then shares what she was up to before beer and how she made her transition into the beer industry – more specifically, into working with hops. You'll get to hear all about her experience working on a hop farm in New Zealand and what it was like for her to move from the US to the UK for her job… without ever visiting first! We also discuss one of Maia's other passions: mead. And lastly, Maia lets us in on what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry. Here's Maia…

    45 min
  6. Beer with Nat Ep #47 | Lucie Dallas, General Manager of The Griffin Whetstone

    13/04/2022

    Beer with Nat Ep #47 | Lucie Dallas, General Manager of The Griffin Whetstone

    Today's guest is Lucie Dallas, General Manager of The Griffin Pub in Whetstone, North London. To start, Lucie tells us what her day-to-day work life as a pub GM looks like, including a run-down of the different tasks on her to-do list and the skills she thinks it takes to really excel in her role. We then discuss what it was like to see the pub – her business, her team and her customers – through all of the pandemic-related challenges of the last two years. Finally, Lucie shares what she was up to before beer, the different roles she's held during her time in the beer industry and, of course, what she enjoys most about being a part of it. Here's Lucie…

    42 min
  7. Beer with Nat Ep #46 | Helena Adedipe, Co-Founder of Eko Brewery

    06/04/2022

    Beer with Nat Ep #46 | Helena Adedipe, Co-Founder of Eko Brewery

    Today's guest is Helena Adedipe, Co-Founder of Eko Brewery. To start, Helena tells us what inspired her and her husband, Anthony, to set up the business in 2019 and talks us through some of the unique ingredients and considerations behind their distinctive African-inspired beers. We then discuss what her role looks like today and what keeps Helena busy outside the brewery, as she still maintains a full-time role as a financial crime consultant. You may think that role might not have much to do with beer, but Helena lets us in on some of the skills she's brought from her day job into her beer career. She also shares her advice for others looking to start their own business and, of course, what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry. (Just a quick heads up, there's quite a bit of feedback from Helena's mic as the conversation gets started, but we get the issue fixed about one-third of the way through. So please do hang in there and apologies in advance!) Here's Helena…

    48 min
  8. Beer with Nat Ep #45 | Ruth Mitchell, Operations Director at Elusive Brewing

    30/03/2022

    Beer with Nat Ep #45 | Ruth Mitchell, Operations Director at Elusive Brewing

    Today's guest is Ruth Mitchell, Operations Director at Elusive Brewing. Ruth has been with Elusive for just about a year now, but her promotion to Operations Director was relatively recent. As the role was still very new when we spoke, she tells us a bit about what her current day-to-day looks like, the vision for the future, and what her previous role as Head of Sales, Marketing and Events entailed. We then go all the way back to the beginning of Ruth's career in beer which has seen her work in sales roles for breweries including Adnams, Charles Wells, West Berkshire, Utopian and now Elusive. (She's also spent some time in gin sales, too!) As you'll hear, she's got a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, including advice on how to get started in a career in beer, the skills it takes to succeed in sales and much more. Finally, Ruth tells us what she enjoys most about being a part of the beer industry. (Just a quick heads-up Ruth's adorable sausage dog Bertie was in the room with her during our conversation, so you'll hear him chime in on occasion. Hopefully it's not too distracting!) Here's Ruth…

    52 min
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Cheering on women in drinks. Each week, I share a cheers and a chat with women who work in the drinks industry — to connect, celebrate, cheer us up and cheer us on.

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  • Creator
    Natalya Watson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Cheers with Nat