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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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Imagine Another Future.
Send us a Text Message.It's been widely too long but WE ARE BACK - and it's with Daniel Reguiera and Sean Ellis of Chicago Cane Cooperative and it's everything that we've needed. Before you get into it - we've missed our audience [YOU] too much and sometimes life happens and you have to take a moment. You always have to take care of you and we appreciate you too much to not acknowledge real industry shit - from mental health, unfortunate circumstance and ingrained impostor syndrome.Some...
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Calling It Back Home.
Send us a Text Message.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 c...
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Greater Cultural Commitment.
Send us a Text Message.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 Hote...
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Bridging the Industry Experience.
Send us a Text Message.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 pas...
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Power of Change.
Send us a Text Message.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 t...
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Curation of Leadership.
Send us a Text Message.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 i...