The Industry

This weeks guest is Rohan Puri who joins us from London England. Rohan is a highly experienced mixologist with over 11 years working in the industry at award winning cocktail bars such as Menzels , The Great Gatsby , Daisy’s and Barrowboy in Sheffield . Rohan left bar work to pursue a career in social research, but has kept his cocktail skills sharp through his drinks Instagram page @2brofurlough...

Myesha Williams was born and raised in Memphis Tennessee and currently resides in Los Angeles California. Myesha graduated from the University of Memphis in 2017 with a degree in theatre . Not only is Myesha a southern girl but she is also a theatre kid. In her last semester of college, Myesha started her bartending career at Coyote Ugly Saloon on Beale Street in Downtown Memphis. During that time...

This weeks guest is Ashly Levi aka Miss Agave who joins us from Miami, Florida. Ashly is a bartender who focuses on Agave Spirits education. Ashly originally got her start in the industry when she moved to Australia at the end of 2015. Ashly’s first job was at a tequila and Mexican food themed restaurant. It was this first job that sparked Ashly’s interest in agave spirits. Ashly’s passion is the...

Yelena Anter returns this week for another interview on The Industry. Originally from a small village in Russia, Yelena currents lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Yelena has a very strong entrepreneurial spirit and is the creator and the driving force behind Cocktail Vision - an online platform that guides you through your journey in the cocktail and spirits world with recipes, products and consulting a...

This weeks episode is sponsored by The Case for Wine . The Case For Wine has been importing quality artisanal wine for over 20 years. Founded in 1998, The Case For Wine sells its products through an assortment of channels including LCBO Vintages, LCBO General Products, the Consignment channel, and to private collectors. Contact Rick Baroncelli for all your wine needs for home and commercial at ric...

This weeks episode is sponsored by The Case for Wine . The Case For Wine has been importing quality artisanal wine for over 20 years. Founded in 1998, The Case For Wine sells its products through an assortment of channels including LCBO Vintages, LCBO General Products, the Consignment channel, and to private collectors. Contact Rick Baroncelli for all your wine needs for home and commercial at ric...

This weeks episode is sponsored by The Case for Wine . The Case For Wine has been importing quality artisanal wine for over 20 years. Founded in 1998, The Case For Wine sells its products through an assortment of channels including LCBO Vintages, LCBO General Products, the Consignment channel, and to private collectors. Contact Rick Baroncelli for all your wine needs for home and commercial at ric...

This weeks episode is sponsored by The Case for Wine . The Case For Wine has been importing quality artisanal wine for over 20 years. Founded in 1998, The Case For Wine sells its products through an assortment of channels including LCBO Vintages, LCBO General Products, the Consignment channel, and to private collectors. Contact Rick Baroncelli for all your wine needs for home and commercial at ric...

This weeks guest is Christie Collins . Christie has worked in a multitude of restaurant settings from breakfast places to brew pubs to casual fine dining establishments and golf courses and many more. Currently, Christie is the driving force behind growprepcreate.com - an online platform dedicated to helping people cook, meal plan and prep in a way that supports your health goals and delights your...

This week we are joined by Jay Leonard - the company owner and director of the mobile app Social Kindred ( iOS and Android )- a hub for promoting the local nightlife, cultural, food and entertainment scene in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge , Guelph and surrounding areas. Jay is also the drummer and band leader of local band Romeo Sex Fighter . Jay got his start in The Industry when he started work...

This weeks guest Is Oliver Leung - the Canadian Brand Ambassador for Luksusowa (Look-su-so-va) Vodka & Wyborowa (Vee-bo-ro-va) Vodka . Oliver was born in Hong Kong, and moved to Mississauga/ GTA area when he was 13. Oliver graduated from the Hospitality & Tourism Program from the University of Guelph , and that’s where he began his career in hospitality. Oliver’s first job in the indus...

This weeks guest is Rose Fernando who joins us from London England. A whisky aficionado and a former Johhnie Walker Experience Ambassador, Rose has an extensive knowledge of all things whisky. Rose's Bio in her own words: My name is Rose Fernando and I am a massive Johnnie Walker fan, of the blend and of the history. I first was introduced to Johnnie Walker as a rebellious teen and hated it and wo...

This week we have a special 2 segment episode. In the first and major part of the show, we are joined by Tommy Yionoulis - the founder and Managing Director of OpsAnalitica - an Operations Management Platform designed for the service industry. At the 45:00 minute mark, Yelena Anter returns to the podcast for a new recurring segment that will happen every month. Yelena discusses some of the interes...

This week we are joined by Jules Ouroumis who is currently employed as the Brand Specialist for Flor De Cana Rum . Jules is originally from the Greater Toronto Area and joins the show this week from Pickering, Ontario . Before Jules discovered the world of fine wine and spirits, Jules played hockey for Brock University . Jules started her career when she graduated from Brock University and moved o...

This week we are joined by Ty Miners who currently works at The Bauer Kitchen in Uptown Waterloo . Ty got her start in the industry about seven years ago when she landed a job at Jack Astors as a server. Ty stayed there for about a year and a half before moving on to Chucks Roadhouse to help open the first location in Kitchener. Ty worked there for about a year when she had a desire to move into a...

This week we are joined by Mallory Lee who currently lives in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . Originally born and raised in the United States, Mallory started working in the Industry at a young age while living in New York City. Mallory has worked the entire chain of positions such as hostess, waitress, bar back, bartender and bar manager. Mallory left the US when she was 22 without a plan and...

Jose Mariano joins the show this week. Currently residing n Tulsa Oklahoma , Jose is originally from Modesto California . Jose is a quick learner and has developed a keen interest in the craft cocktail world. Jose is a rising star in the hospitality scene and you can find Jose's profile on Instagram . Jose’s bio in his own words: “My name is Jose Mariano, from Modesto California. I’m someone with...

This weeks guest is the talented Fernanda Cardozo. Fernanda currently lives in Madrid Spain , but was born and raised in Columbia which is were she started her hospitality career. Fernanda has studied international cuisine and is very passionate about asian flavors. Fernanda has also studied molecular gastronomy at the University of Girona. After several years of working in the kitchen, Fernanda f...

This week we are joined by Yelena Anter from Las Vegas Nevada. Yelena is the driving force behind Cocktail Vision - an online platform that guides you through your journey in the cocktail and spirits world with recipes, products and consulting advice. Yelena is a fantastic guest with an incredibly interesting story that originates in a small village in Russia listening to Elvis Presley records tha...

Matt Basile is the founder of the Toronto-based street food brand, Fidel Gastro's , which, within four years, went from an underground sandwich pop-up to an internationally recognized food brand. Now almost a decade later, Matt has a still growing business of food experiences, restaurant consulting and new and exciting foodie-filled projects on the way. Matt always strives to be different...

This week we are joined by Justin Vail who currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. Justin is the co-owner of Sugar Run in Downtown Kitchener . Justin got his start in the industry in his early 20’s while he was in the midst of pursing a musical career. Working in The Industry provided Justin the freedom to have a flexible schedule. One of Justin’s early jobs was working at Wildcraft - one of the many...

This is our 100th Episode of The Industry Podcast. Joining us this week are Matt Hewson who is the Manager at Sugar Run in Downtown Kitchener , and Janine Saunders the Manager of Babylon Sisters in Uptown Waterloo . Matt Hewson is originally from Kingston Ontario and has extensive experience working both back of house and front of house positions in various bars and restaurants in the Kingston are...

This week’s guest is Jonathan Gushue - one of Canada’s finest and most decorated chefs. After training in the Japanese Alps for one year, Jonathan accepted an apprenticeship with the Savoy Group in London. Jonathan later moved on to the Novelli Group and Pied a Terre also in London. Upon returning to Canada, Jonathan made his way across the country and back again working in St. John’s, Toronto and...

This week the only and only Sassy Ray of Sassy Ray Burlesque joins the show. The “Voice That Makes Ya Moist” - Sassy Ray has been bringing burlesque revival to the masses for over 15 years now. Since Sassy’s stage debut, her brand of music, comedy and tease quickly became and remains a crowd favourite. Sassy is the Producer of Top Shelf Burlesque at Sugar Run, a host of The Toronto Burlesque Festi...

This week guest is Heather ‘Foster’ Kjollesdal. Heather is currently the Dressing Room Coordinator for both Metallica and The Rolling Stones . Heather’s job is essentially to take care of the band and ensuring that they have everything they need while on tour. Heather started working in The Industry when she got a summer job while in high school as a dishwasher. Within a few months, Heather was be...