In this episode of LUCA, THE PODCAST, recorded at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, Luca Missaglia sits down with Michele Lombardi to explore discipline, luxury hospitality, and what truly defines a great bartender.

From his early days in his family’s bar in Italy to leading beverage programs in London’s five-star hotels, Michele shares how responsibility, precision, communication and education shaped his career.

Topics include:

– Growing up in hospitality

– Adapting to London’s competitive cocktail culture

– Why technique alone isn’t enough

– Luxury as an experience, not a material concept

– Mentorship, team culture and long-term growth

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🎙️ Podcast supported by The Art of Shaking

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lucathepodcast

In this episode of LUCA, THE PODCAST, recorded at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, Luca Missaglia sits down with Camille Vidal to discuss mindful drinking, burnout, and the future of hospitality.

Camille opens up about her journey from working behind the bar and traveling the world as a global brand ambassador to founding La Maison Wellness — a platform dedicated to balance, wellbeing, and a healthier relationship with alcohol in our industry.

This conversation explores:

– Why hospitality burns out its best people

– How mindful drinking can change the way we gather

– The concept of healthy hedonism

– Why balance is essential for long-term success

– Creating a more inclusive and sustainable drinking culture

🎙️ Podcast supported by The Art of Shaking

👉 https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni

👉 https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

🙏 Special thanks to Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge

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In this Athens Bar Show Edition of LUCA, THE PODCAST, Luca Missaglia sits down with Julio Bermejo, one of the most respected and authentic voices in global hospitality.

From creating the Tommy’s Margarita to championing 100% agave tequila decades before it became mainstream, Julio shares a lifetime of wisdom rooted in curiosity, humility, and genuine human connection.

This episode explores:

• The true meaning of hospitality

• Why sincerity matters more than perfection

• Tequila, tradition, and education

• Listening as the most underrated skill

• What keeps a bar relevant after 60 years

An episode about people, presence, and doing things the right way — for the long run.

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🙏 With special thanks to Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Podcast supported by The Art of Shaking

👉 https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni

👉 https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

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In this special Athens Bar Show Edition of LUCA, THE PODCAST, Luca Missaglia sits down with Daniyel Jones for a deeply inspiring conversation about hospitality, knowledge, mentorship, and personal growth.

Daniyel reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a respected global voice in education and hospitality. He speaks candidly about gratitude, discipline, failure, and why applying what you learn is the true key to success — not fame, not trends, and not shortcuts.

Topics include:

• Gratitude as the essence of hospitality

• Why knowledge without application is meaningless

• Mentorship, evolution, and long-term growth

• What makes a bar truly great

• Serving people with intention and responsibility

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🙏 With special thanks to Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Podcast supported by The Art of Shaking

👉 https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni

👉 https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lucathepodcast

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In this Athens Bar Show Edition of LUCA, THE PODCAST, Luca Missaglia sits down with Claire Warner for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about hospitality, communication, and the future of human connection.

Claire shares her perspective on why bars and hospitality venues play a critical role in teaching us how to be social, empathetic, and present in real life — especially at a time when screens, isolation, and social anxiety are reshaping how we interact.

Topics include:

• The future of communication in hospitality

• Bars as spaces for social learning and connection

• Loneliness as a social and physical health issue

• Education, mentorship, and emotional intelligence behind the bar

• Why hospitality is about experience, emotion, and meaning

An episode that challenges the industry to think bigger — and more human.

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🙏 With special thanks to Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Podcast supported by The Art of Shaking 👉 https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni 👉 https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lucathepodcast

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In this special Athens Bar Show Edition of LUCA, THE PODCAST, Luca Missaglia sits down with Chiara Buzzi to talk about hospitality beyond trends, ego, and performance.

Chiara reflects on her journey running bars in Milan, developing cultural and educational projects, and navigating leadership, burnout, and responsibility in a constantly changing industry. She speaks openly about why hospitality is not about fame or cocktails — but about people, presence, and care.

Topics include:

– The difference between service and real hospitality

– Leadership and responsibility toward young teams

– Why education is still missing in our industry

– Burnout, balance, and learning to say no

– What it truly means to host people today

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🙏 With special thanks to Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Podcast supported by The Art of Shaking

👉 https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni

👉 https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lucathepodcast

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lucathepodcast

Recorded at the Athens Bar Show, this episode features Georgia Georgakopoulou, whose journey from a small town in Peloponnese to leading one of the world’s most recognized bar teams is nothing short of inspiring.

Georgia shares her grounded and refreshing perspective on hospitality:

– Why humility is her greatest tool behind the bar. 

– How The Clumsies shaped her leadership and identity.

– Why “people serving people” is the real essence of hospitality.

– What Greece is missing — and what’s about to change.

– Her dream of creating impact through mentorship and education.

An episode filled with honesty, clarity, and heart.

🙏 Special thanks to the Athens Bar Show for making this conversation possible.

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Supported by The Art of Shaking → https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 Powered by Amaro Santoni → https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lucathepodcast

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In this Athens Bar Show special, LUCA, THE PODCAST sits down with Bex Almqvist — a bartender turned brand ambassador turned distiller, whose journey embodies passion, humility, and the courage to rebuild a dream from scratch.

Bex shares her incredible story:

– Growing up in the UK cocktail scene at The Lonsdale

– The mentors who shaped her path and pushed her forward

– Competing, learning, and becoming a voice in the industry

– Burnout, four years living in the mountains, and finding herself again 

– Building a distillery with her own hands, guided by balance, texture, and purpose

– What the industry needs next — and how education must evolve

A story about obsession, resilience, and the beauty of starting over.

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📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

🎙️ Sponsored by The Art of Shaking → https://theartofshaking.com/

🍊 In partnership with Amaro Santoni → https://amarosantoni.com/en/prodotto/amaro-santoni/

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lucathepodcast

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Recorded at the Athens Bar Show, this episode of LUCA, THE PODCAST dives into the mind of Arina Nikolskaya, a linguist-turned-industry leader who reshaped how bar communities connect and evolve.

Arina shares how she went from an accidental job interview to running her own bar show, why communication matters more than technique, and what most people misunderstand about hospitality and creativity.

A sharp, inspiring look into culture, leadership, and building something bigger than yourself.

📍 Recorded at the Athens Bar Show

📩 Contact: [email protected]

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From barista to brand ambassador to bar owner, Ricardo Nava represents the new wave of Mexican hospitality. Known for his work at Limantour, his years leading education for Bacardí Latin America, and now as co-creator of Bar Mauro, Ricardo brings authenticity, family values, and purpose to every step of his career.

Recorded in Mexico City, this episode of LUCA, THE PODCAST explores:

– How Limantour shaped his identity as a bartender

– What winning World Class Mexico meant for his life

– The birth of Bar Mauro and the meaning behind its DNA

– The importance of community, mentorship, and humility

– His advice for young bartenders chasing a dream

📍 Recorded in Mexico City

📩 Contact: [email protected]

📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/lucathepodcast

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lucathepodcast