The Industry

This weeks guest is Katie Black [https://www.instagram.com/probablykb/?hl=en]. Born in Austin, Texas [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas], and raised between live music and livestock shows, Katie wrapped up high school in Wichita Falls [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wichita_Falls,_Texas], a town where ambition has to shout over Friday night football. Katie originally headed to New Jersey on a film and theatre scholarship, clearly chasing a dramatic plot twist, but ended up studying dental assisting instead. Then came Germany—where instead of finding herself, Katie found gastronomy, a word she barely knew but now lives by. Since then, she’s racked up more beverage certifications than most sommeliers have opinions, including an A.A.S. in Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation and enough lab hours to clone a hop. Her career? Think if Anthony Bourdain and Boba Fett had a baby who freelanced. Katie’s brewed wild beers, managed cider taprooms, distilled bittersweet amaro, and built full bar programs from scratch. In Texas, she’s worked everything from tequila fueled ACL activations to high-speed Formula 1 service—wrangling crowds, menus, and bartenders like a rodeo queen of spirits. Katie recently competed on Moonshiners: Master Distiller [https://www.discovery.com/shows/moonshiners-master-distiller], and is now diving into brand advocacy, education, and throwing events that actually make people care about what’s in their glass. @probablykb [https://www.instagram.com/probablykb/?hl=en] A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:admin@imbiblia.com] of Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club [http://theindustrypodcast.club]. Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com/features] 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 Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kyppsaunders@gmail.com [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/c2831103-84f3-4ea0-ba20-4574fbcd7b28/mailto:kyppsaunders@gmail.com] for products from Elora Distilling [https://eloradistillingcompany.com/], Malivoire Winery [https://malivoire.com/] and Terroir Wine Imports [https://www.terroirwineimports.com/]. Links kyppsaunders@gmail.com [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/c2831103-84f3-4ea0-ba20-4574fbcd7b28/mailto:kyppsaunders@gmail.com] @sugarrunbar [https://www.instagram.com/sugarrunbar/?hl=en] @the_industry_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/the_industry_podcast/?hl=en] email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club [https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/b1bc548b-4e50-4037-8447-0f9150da0ea2/mailto:info@theindustrypodcast.club]

This weeks guest is Niki McHugh who joins us for an in person interview. Niki is currently the long time serving and well entrenched day shift bartender at Wildcraft in Waterloo. Niki has been employed at Wildcraft since day one of their opening over eighteen years ago. Niki initially got her start in the Industry over two decades ago when she landed a job at a nightclub in downtown Kitchener. After a few years of working in this environment, Niki transitioned to working in restaurants. This included stops at Morty’s and The Keg. Eventually, Niki had a desire to work Monday to Friday day shifts only and was hired to work at Wildcraft where she has remained since. A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:admin@imbiblia.com] of Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club [http://theindustrypodcast.club]. Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com/features] 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 Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kyppsaunders@gmail.com [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/c2831103-84f3-4ea0-ba20-4574fbcd7b28/mailto:kyppsaunders@gmail.com] for products from Elora Distilling [https://eloradistillingcompany.com/], Malivoire Winery [https://malivoire.com/] and Terroir Wine Imports [https://www.terroirwineimports.com/]. Links kyppsaunders@gmail.com [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/c2831103-84f3-4ea0-ba20-4574fbcd7b28/mailto:kyppsaunders@gmail.com] @sugarrunbar [https://www.instagram.com/sugarrunbar/?hl=en] @the_industry_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/the_industry_podcast/?hl=en] email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club [https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/b1bc548b-4e50-4037-8447-0f9150da0ea2/mailto:info@theindustrypodcast.club]

This weeks guest is Cassandra Michelle [https://cassandramichelle.com], who joins us from Tampa , Florida [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa,_Florida]. Cassandra is a creative and viral content creator who’s taken the social media world by storm. With over half a million followers on TikTok, Cassandra is known for producing relatable, and highly shareable bartending content and recipe videos. Cassandra is also the author of a popular shot e-book, named Shots 101 [https://cassandramichelle.com/shop/0f45ed1d-7d0a-45a7-ab58-55b06fd9d165?pageViewSource=lib_view&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fcassandramichelle.com%2F&show_back_button=true] featuring unique recipes paired with video demos for a fully interactive experience. Cassandra collaborates with bars across Tampa and Florida, bringing in fresh energy for a night behind the bar while creating content. This marketing approach has made her a well-known figure in the Florida bar scene. Cassandra is also the founder of a merchandise line featuring fun, bold designs like “I Prefer Tequila” and “Tattoos, Tequila, and Trauma.” [https://www.bonfire.com/store/lets-be-spicy/] cassandramichelle.com [https://cassandramichelle.com] Lets be Spicy online merch [https://www.bonfire.com/store/lets-be-spicy/] Tik Tok - iamcassandra.michelle [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcassandra.michelle?_t=8oIi55fztfC&_r=1] Instagram @cassandramichelle_ [https://www.instagram.com/cassandramichelle_/] YouTube: iamcassandra.michelle [https://www.youtube.com/@Cassandramichelle_] A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:admin@imbiblia.com] of Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club [http://theindustrypodcast.club]. Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com/features] 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 Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kyppsaunders@gmail.com [kyppsaunders@gmail.com] for products from Elora Distilling [https://eloradistillingcompany.com/], Malivoire Winery [https://malivoire.com/] and Terroir Wine Imports [https://www.terroirwineimports.com/]. Links kyppsaunders@gmail.com [kyppsaunders@gmail.com] @sugarrunbar [https://www.instagram.com/sugarrunbar/?hl=en] @the_industry_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/the_industry_podcast/?hl=en] email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club [https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/b1bc548b-4e50-4037-8447-0f9150da0ea2/mailto:info@theindustrypodcast.club]

This weeks guest is Jordan Mazzanti who joins us from the Muskoka [https://www.discovermuskoka.ca] region of Ontario, Canada. Jordan is currently working as the Directory of Beverage at Oviinbird Golf Club. Jordan started working in restaurants at the age of 15 when he landed a job washing dishes. Since that time, Jordan has held every position in many different styles of restaurants all over the world. Jordan spent his 20’s travelling and working in Asia, Central American and Australia. Hospitality jobs at the time were a way to keep travelling, not a career path. That changed for Jordan when he was introduced to the world of wine. Since that discovery, Jordan’s career in wine has taken him from slinging pints at pubs to working at white linen table cloth establishments. Jordan has experience in all aspects of the wine world from serving, teaching and selling. Wine and hospitality have become a complete obsession for Jordan, but he takes pride in being himself and and being approachable and down to earth. ---------------------------------------- A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:admin@imbiblia.com] of Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club [http://theindustrypodcast.club]. Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com/features] 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 Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:kypp@babylonsisters.ca] for products from Elora Distilling [https://eloradistillingcompany.com/], Malivoire Winery [https://malivoire.com/] and Terroir Wine Imports [https://www.terroirwineimports.com/]. Links kypp@babylonsisters.com [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:kypp@babylonsisters.com] @sugarrunbar [https://www.instagram.com/sugarrunbar/?hl=en] @the_industry_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/the_industry_podcast/?hl=en] email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club [https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/b1bc548b-4e50-4037-8447-0f9150da0ea2/mailto:info@theindustrypodcast.club]

This weeks guest is Theresa Bell [https://www.instagram.com/theresathebartender/] who joins us from Atlanta, Georgia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta]. Originally born and raised in Jacksonville Florida [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacksonville,_Florida], Theresa has resided in Atlanta for the past 15 years. Theresa has a background in performing arts and her artistic creativity was easily translated into becoming a mixologist Queen. Theresa has traveled all over the world in both her dance and mixology career. This allowed her to develop a very diverse palette when it comes to mixing and matching flavors and out of the box ingredients. Theresa started her career in hospitality as a server and quickly worked her way up to creating cocktail menus and managing bar programs. Theresa gained her knowledge by traveling world wide and learning from master distillers, to winning competitions, and being featured in Thirsty magazine [https://www.thirstymag.com/posts/introducing-the-gentleman-jack-culture-shakers-atlanta-class-of-2024], and Gentlemen‘s Jack magazine. Theresa now runs the Fellowship [https://www.fellashipatl.com] beverage program and manages the bar as well. Theresa continues to create out of the box recipes, traveling to learn from the best of the best, and sharing her knowledge behind the bar and beyond. @theresathebartender [https://www.instagram.com/theresathebartender/] @just_theresab [https://www.instagram.com/just_theresab/] A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:admin@imbiblia.com] of Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club [http://theindustrypodcast.club]. Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com/features] 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 Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia [https://v2.imbiblia.com] - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie [https://www.instagram.com/alchemist.alie/] Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:kypp@babylonsisters.ca] for products from Elora Distilling [https://eloradistillingcompany.com/], Malivoire Winery [https://malivoire.com/] and Terroir Wine Imports [https://www.terroirwineimports.com/]. Links kypp@babylonsisters.com [/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/64e4ae4e-dc51-42b8-b46c-d34f7bc93dc4/mailto:kypp@babylonsisters.com] @sugarrunbar [https://www.instagram.com/sugarrunbar/?hl=en] @the_industry_podcast [https://www.instagram.com/the_industry_podcast/?hl=en] email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club [https://pinecast.com/dashboard/podcast/the-industry/episode/b1bc548b-4e50-4037-8447-0f9150da0ea2/mailto:info@theindustrypodcast.club]