Full Episode HERE. 00:50 The Journey of Writing and Sharing Knowledge 03:33 Cocktail Crafting: Learning from Mistakes 06:48 Respecting Classic Cocktails 09:41 The Art of Tasting and Developing Cocktails 12:37 The Design Process in Cocktail Creation 15:36 Navigating the Bar Scene and Mentorship 18:43 The Evolution of Bartending and Management 21:39 The Importance of Flavor…

Full Episode HERE. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:57 Exploring Alcohol Knowledge and Education 09:59 The Journey of Starting a Winery 19:48 Navigating the Wine Industry and Regulations 30:10 The Differences Between Master Sommelier and Master of Wine 39:47 Blind Tasting and Personal Preferences 49:46 Conclusion and Future Endeavors How many times can different organizations call…

Link to Episode HERE. What if your greatest power wasn’t hustle or grit, but attention?  00:00 The Discipline of Mindfulness 03:21 Understanding Thoughts and Emotions 09:18 Changing Relationships with Emotions 11:59 The Power of Observation 19:45 Mindfulness Techniques and Tools 24:02 Mindfulness in the Modern World 27:06 The Role of Gratitude 31:29 The GLAD Practice…

Link to Episode HERE. 00:00 Introduction to DYNE and Its Mission 02:43 The Role of Technology in Restaurants 05:53 AI and Marketing Automation for Restaurants 09:03 Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management 11:50 Personalization and Customer Experience 14:47 The Future of Restaurants and AI 18:09 Challenges and Opportunities in the Restaurant Industry 20:44 Conclusion and Future…

Link to episode HERE. What if everything you’ve ever heard about booze was wrong? This episode isn’t just about spirits: it’s about truth, myth, and the fight to preserve real history in a world flooded with marketing fluff. Today, I’m joined by Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller, two of the most prolific drink historians alive.…

Link to Episode HERE. Today’s guest is Matthew Justice : a rare breed of software engineer, educator, and retro game creator who has seen the machine from the inside out. He spent years debugging the Windows kernel at Microsoft, helping fix bugs in one of the most complex and used systems on the planet. He’s…

Link to episode HERE. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Henry Roediger: professor, cognitive psychologist, and co-author of the book that changed how the world learns: Make It Stick. This conversation is a deep dive into the science of memory, why struggling is the secret ingredient to retention, and how decades of research…

Link to episode HERE. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Mark Johnson: a hospitality veteran, sommelier, educator, and now national sales director for a cold-pressed juice company. Mark’s journey is a masterclass in transformation. From a music student waiting tables to managing top restaurants in Nashville and Santa Fe, studying under…

Link to episode HERE. What if the thing you always wanted—the ownership, the freedom, the legacy—ended up being the thing that taught you just how much you didn’t know? This week’s guest is Max Scott, a former bartender turned restaurant owner, artist, and now construction entrepreneur. He helped transform one of Santa Fe’s most iconic…

Link to episode HERE. You’re not burned out. You’re disconnected. This episode cuts through the noise of trendy “mindfulness hacks” and dives deep into something far more useful: how to actually wake up in your life, your job, and your head. Dr. Shalini Bahl is a former marketing professor with a PhD, a top-tier publication…