For over a decade, Katie Rose has been making folks smile from behind the bar (or DJ booth) in Milwaukee. And since 2014, she’s been at the helm of the stellar cocktail program at Goodkind, a neighborhood gem in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As an owner of Goodkind, Rose has also been at the forefront of decision-making for the restaurant, which – like so many other restaurants – has found itself torn between their desire to offer guests the hospitality for which they’ve become known and the desire to keep guests safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During this week’s podcast, we chat with Rose about her journey to the service industry, the commitment to community that has defined her career and the hope she has for a better, more sustainable future.