The Industry

From bottle girl to competition winner and co-chair of the United States Bartenders' Guild Atlanta Leadership Council, Inez Goodwine shares how competitions, mentorship and Mexico-sourced lessons shaped her career. In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Inez Goodwine , Atlanta bartender, cocktail competitor and self-proclaimed Agave Princess. Inez started out as a nightclub bott...

In this episode of The Industry Podcast, hosts Dan and Kypp sit down with Bree Keeney , a Huntington Beach , California bartender who started behind the stick at 21 in the dive bars of Lakewood and Long Beach . Bree came up in tight-knit neighborhood bars where she was the bartender, bar back, security and manager all at once, and where regulars became family. Today she works the day shift at Litt...

In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Christin Marvin , founder of Columbine Hospitality , author, and host of The Restaurant Leadership Podcast . Christin started as a line cook at 15, worked her way through fine dining and high-volume concepts, and eventually helped scale a Denver restaurant group from six locations to 48 before burning out. She shares the honest story of how...

Ryan Foley, publisher of Bartender Magazine , joins the show to talk family legacy, print media, and the Bartender Hall of Fame. In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Foley , publisher of Bartender Magazine . Ryan grew up inside the publication his father, Ray Foley, launched in 1979 — after Ray left a career as a comedy writer for Johnny Carson to chase what he loved most...

In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Freed , a bartender currently behind the stick at The Mermaid in Downtown LA's Little Tokyo. Michelle traces her hospitality career back to age 15, working at Polly's Pies, through a stint as a general manager at Panera Bread, and into her first cocktail bar job in LA roughly a decade ago. She credits the Long Beach cocktail scene...

A former touring musician and lifelong bartender turned brand director and bar owner, Sean Goodchild joins the show to talk beer, bands, and bringing a century-old Kitchener landmark back to life. * In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Sean Goodchild , co-owner and program director of The Boathouse DTK in Victoria Park, and director of brand development for Farm League Brewing...

A conversation with Guinness World Record holder Patrick McMurray on merroir, the art of the perfect shuck, and building a career around one ingredient.* In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Patrick McMurray , a Toronto-based oyster sommelier, restaurateur, and two-time record holder — 2002 World Oyster Shucking Champion and current Guinness World Record holder at 39 oysters s...

In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Nicole White , a bartender currently working at OPA , a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Waterville, Maine . Nicole traces her path through the hospitality industry — from her first job at Panera Bread and serving at Ruby Tuesday, to learning the craft behind the bar at The Speakeasy in Waterville, to becoming a full-time bartender in...

Inside the remote desert resort redefining hospitality, one cocktail at a time Guest Bio Raised between Brazil and New York, Marina Ferreira developed a deep appreciation for how food, drink, and hospitality bring people together. With more than 12 years in the industry, she's built a career rooted in creativity, connection, and guest experience — growing from host to beverage director along the w...

In this episode of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Emmanuel "Manny" Hernandez , lead bartender at Stokes Adobe in Monterey, California, and a 2024 Punch Magazine Top 10 honoree. Manny shares his journey from dishwasher to one of the most respected bartenders in the Monterey Bay area — including the bar-back humility that shaped his career, the physicality and "choreog...

What happens when a lifelong actor ends up behind a bar — and realizes the two aren't all that different? That's the story of Matthew "Matty" Rangel , a born-and-raised Wisconsin bartender who stumbled into social media content creation at 5:00 AM in a pub basement, and now has nearly half a million followers across platforms. In this episode, we sit down with Matty for a candid...

In this episode, we sit down with Karolina Sliwinska — bartender, mixologist, bar program consultant, and founder of Elite Bartender — to talk about what it really takes to build a career in hospitality. From Toronto nightclubs to luxury Marriott and Hyatt properties across Canada, Karolina's path is a masterclass in versatility and knowing your craft inside and out. **From Poland to the KW bar sc...

In our latest episode we sit down with Dan Angus, co-owner of Terroir Bakery in Cambridge, Ontario — an artisan bakery built around a simple but demanding philosophy: only local ingredients, sourced from Ontario farmers. Dan spent years working his way through some of Canada's top fine dining kitchens, including a long stint at the acclaimed Langdon Hall , before an unexpected detour into baking d...

In Episode 267 of The Industry Podcast, we sit down with Jess Long, bartender at the acclaimed Atwater Cocktail Club in Montreal, to trace her journey from hostessing at a busy Toronto restaurant, to pulling shots at Starbucks, to bartending her way through Australia and Southeast Asia — and ultimately landing in one of Canada's most celebrated cocktail scenes. Jess opens up about how Starbucks se...

What does it take to build a global career in hospitality—and fix what’s broken along the way? In this episode, we sit down with Audrey Hands , whose journey spans from London kitchens at 15 to Global Brand Ambassador for Havana Club—and now a consultant focused on improving team culture in hospitality. Audrey is a Franco-British hospitality entrepreneur and consultant based in Mexico City, with o...

In this episode of The Industry Podcast , we’re joined by Toronto-based hospitality professional Dylan Nowo , whose path into bartending and the cocktail world is anything but typical. After starting on the brand side in beer, cider and spirits sales and events, Dylan is now making the transition behind the bar — offering a unique perspective on the hospitality industry, cocktail culture, and what...

This weeks guest is Geoffrey Toffetti , who joins us from Orlando, Florida . Geoffrey is the CEO of Frontline Performance Group , a global company that helps hotels and hospitality brands unlock revenue growth by empowering their frontline teams. With more than two decades of experience across hospitality, operations, and technology, Geoffrey specializes in helping organizations transform everyday...

This week, we sit down with Jeremiah Tomas , General Manager at The Pine in Creemore, Ontario where Jeremiah works alongside an incredibly talented team focused on building one of Canada’s most thoughtful and ambitious dining experiences — currently holding 1 Michelin Star.  Jeremiah’s been working in hospitality since his teenage years, and over the years he’s had the privilege of learning in exc...

This weeks guest is Alex Black , Director of Bars at Our House Hospitality Company . With over 20 years immersed in the world of bars, Alex has refined his craft and passion for hospitality to a high level. Originally from Winnipeg , Alex had the privilege of working in some of Canada’s most esteemed establishments. In 2011, he began calling Vancouver home, significantly contributing to the city’s...

This weeks guest is Paul Lachowich - Director of Operations & Head Distiller, Elora Distilling Company . As the first employee hired by Elora Distilling Company, Paul has been instrumental in shaping the company’s operations and product offerings.  Paul’s career highlights include the following:  Head Distiller:  Recipient of 2 Gold Medals and 2 Silver Medals at the Canadian Artisan Spirit Awa...

This weeks guest is Nadia Hrkać , a Toronto based Luxury Food Importer who works closely with farms and producers in Europe - mainly Italy, to create custom recipes, and private labels. She will introduce you to the highest quality artisanal products from around the world. Nadia has been importing Fresh Truffles particularly from Italy, Croatia, Spain, France and Australia for many years and suppl...

This weeks guest is Vanessa Gouachi who joins us for in person interview. With over two decades in the industry, Vanessa has enjoyed a long and storied career. Initially starting as a dishwasher, Vanessa moved to numerous roles in the family business from back of house, to front of house and eventually bartending. Eventually Vanessa moved to Toronto for school and continued in the Industry by work...

This weeks guest is Chef Franck Desplechin , author of the new book Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset for Professional Fulfillment . Chef Franck is not just another chef with battle scars from the kitchen. He has a remarkable journey: entering kitchens at 15, dedicating over 25 years to leading Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels, and now helping professionals unlock deepe...

This weeks guest is Jasmyne Colín who joins us from Denver, Colorado. Jasmyne aka “ Malort Mami ” is a self-proclaimed “bar-activist”. She has competed in many competitions such as Speed Rack and won the Malort competition Denver. While Jasmyn loves bartending and the freedom it gives her to be creative, her passion lies in activism. Jasmyne received her degree in Political Science and Ethnic Stud...

On this weeks episode of The Industry podcast, Garrett Stewart joins us for an in-person interview. Gary has been bartending for 4 years at an “upscale casual” restaurant that focuses on local, sustainable and ethical products. Over the course of his career, Gary has taught kindergarten, worked in youth shelters, was employed as a carpenter, a tree planter, and a cherry picker, but he  always some...