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Join industry natives, Nariba Shepherd & Justin Arnett - Graham as they explore what we like to call - dark side of the plate conversations. All glitter's not gold out here but it doesn't mean we can't do something about it. Poised but funny, specific yet inclusive - we aim to shed light on the human costs of the hospitality experience. Tilting the microphone to those that are often forgotten and overlooked - we commit to not only discussing the realities in the industry, but provide tangible resources to enact a more equitable landscape for all. Crafted as post shift conversations - listen in as we talk some sh*t, learn a bit, highlight unique perspectives and empower community action together. After all, this is the industry as it should be heard and its on your terms.
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Calling It Back Home.
To slide into the conclusion of Black History Month - we are very stoked to welcome Jesse Steward Jr. of Alexander James Whiskey to discuss his heritage specific journey in building out his black owned brand. We begin with his inspiration behind the brand and move into how familial tradition affects the intentionality beyond the bottle. Jesse speaks to his Chicago commitment while also discussing how his diverse roots promote the culture of his brand, vision and community engagement. Th...
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Greater Cultural Commitment.
Fresh drop with Emily Miller and LeighAnn Hranka of Junior Council and it's a bit different than we have done in the past but oh so fulfilling. We discuss their collective work in supporting Lurie's Children's Hospital through their Snowball Gala at The Drake Hotel Feb. 24th. Emily and LeighAnn discuss their commitment to non profit work, how important it is for brands to come together for the greater good and the brilliant support of their event at The Drake Hotel.This episode truly em...
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Bridging the Industry Experience.
Fresh drop with Art Mendoza of Barrel Aged Hospitality and Felipe Ospina of Sysco discussing generational hospitality, mentorship and doing right by one's community. We begin with Art and Felipe's respective backgrounds and explore how they their experience within hospitality is varied from the current landscape of the industry. Speaking about large scale operations and the translation to more market specific concepts, Art and Felipe shine a necessary light on past industry trends and h...
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Power of Change.
New episode drop with Jamie Chambers and its toooo cosmic.We explore her dynamic hospitality journey through the lens of astrology, zodiac and the art of tarot. This conversation is absolutely fascinating and provides deep insight into our behavioral patterns - personally and professionally. Jamie shares her sobriety journey and how her process allowed her to critically analyze herself while making very powerful changes within her life. We also discuss sobriety within the context of her relat...
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Curation of Leadership.
NEW DROP with Josean Irizarry of Smash Jibarito and it's the communal dialogue that excites us the most. Josean talks about his ascension through the industry, mentorship, anxiety and ultimately - how entrepreneurship has challenged his journey and overall perspective on his business development. We talk about the the impact of the culture of The Bear and the commercialization of realities on how we operate our lives and its effect on our perspective of the industry.We anchor this ...
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[LIVE] A Mindful Journey.
LIVE DROP from the crew featuring Brad Bolt of Mijenta Tequila and Dustin Drankiewicz of Paper Plane Pizza hosted by Blind Barber Chicago. We anchor this conversation on the individual unique journey of our guests while exploring the unique parallels of their respective experiences. Beginning with Brad - we discuss his background as a former partner of Bar Deville and owner of Neon Wilderness while sharing how he found his sobriety, advocacy and the value pillars of the brand that he re...