Ivan is the Master Distiller, co-founder of Casa Lumbre and educator @Montleobos, Ancho Reyes, Mezcal ojo de Tigre and Abasolo Whisky. His passion for plants has him utilizing the natural ingredients of the earth into all of his products today.

Ruby Chavez is the owner of Imaginink Studios. She is a visual artist/Prop Creator/Creative Director and designer. Her Art work will be displayed at Arte Agave Atlanta.

Ruby is the owner of Imaginink in Atlanta. Her Artwork focuses on social, political and cultural issues in society. She tells her story of her upbringing + how she is changing how people see artwork from multi cultural backgrounds. Please check out her artwork http://www.imagininkstudios.com + she will be featured at this years Arte Agave experiences. 

Ria is the Director of Entertainment at 1 Hotel in Brooklyn NY. She is a songwriter and vocalist. Ria shares with us her story of her music background and upbringing with her dad and how that has made her into who she is today. 

Jose Valdez is the Master Distiller for Partida tequila. Jose tells us how his upbringing inspired him to go on the journey of making tequila. He shares the latest creation from Partida. Jose takes his work, family & exercise seriously, please listen to his story. 

Aubrey shares how she has re-discovered her Mexican heritage, she gives us the process of Volcan tequila + how her city of Austin keeps on growing. 

TK is an Austonia Latina entrepreneur who is creating one of a kind accessories. She is also an event/pop-up producer and creator of Fuego a QPOCLANDIA party & queer market. 

I get a chance to speak with Paulina, the co-owner of Gordo's Cantina in BK. Paulina and her husband went from nightlife to pop up kitchens to owning and operating a Michelin mentioned Mexican Restaurant that is mimicking the traditional food of Central Mexico.

The growth of the mezcal category keep growing. The founder of Wahaka Mezcal chats with us about this growth, his story about living in France for over 15 years and ditching his tie to return to his Mezican roots to create Mezcal. 

Micah talks about the category of Avila agave category, his background in the music industry + he shares his story on how he teamed up with his business partner Actor Justin Hartley.