Served Up

Amanda Blue, President of The Tasting Alliance, shares her experience as the head of the company her trailblazing father founded, and her vision for the future of the beverage world. She shares the pivotal role her organization plays in shaping drink trends, recognizing excellence, and driving innovation

Gina Fossitt, founder of Dandelion Bev Ed and co-founder of Sip.Central, takes us through her unique journey that led her to create the first ever Canadian Whiskey certification program. She also shares insights into her ventures and how she continues to shake up the beverage industry

Josh Davis, founder of Brown & Balanced, shares tough challenges and making life-changing decisions that led to the creation of Brown & Balanced. He also gives us the inside scoop on his upcoming podcast, packed with real talk and fresh perspectives

Charlotte Voisey, Executive Director of Tales of the Cocktail, reflects on her journey through the beverage industry. She discusses 18 years in the drink advocacy world, her new role as Executive Director, and her ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive space for diverse voices in the industry. Our comprehensive talk offers a rare glimpse into her incredible career that has led her to being a living legend in the hospitality industry

Philip Raimondo, Director of On Premise National Accounts for Proximo Spirits, shares his distinguished career in the beverage industry. With decades of experience dedicated to the art of hospitality, Philip shares invaluable insights on what it takes to foster exceptional service and build lasting relationships within the hospitality world

Ivan Saldaña, Master Distiller & Chief of Innovation at Casa Lumbre, shares his journey in the world of agave and his groundbreaking approach to crafting exceptional spirits. He shares how tradition and innovation come together in his work, and what the future holds for the brands he's helping to steward, as well as the spirits industry altogether

Amy Lukken, Tito’s Handmade Vodka's Chief Joyologist, shares the heart of joy and creativity behind one of America's favorite brands. Amy shares her unique perspective on what it means to be a "Joyologist", explaining how she integrates joy into Tito's culture and community initiatives spanning all over the world

Stephen Halpin, a beverage trade advocate veteran, shares his passion and knowledge as we explore his personal journey and rich history within the beverage industry. Stephen shares how a nudge from his grandfather in Ireland created a pivotal moment that ignited his lifelong passion for hospitality

Mel Heim & Ben Falcone, CEO & Partner respectively behind Big Nose Kate Western Whiskey, dive into the history and creation of both the liquid and the brand bearing Kate's name, uncovering how the makers draw from both stories of the wild west frontier and modern distilling techniques to create a product that's as unique as its namesake

Matt Hemmings & Brian Thomason, founders of Sunshine Punch, take us into the creation and journey of their delicious orange cream drink. They share the inspiration behind Sunshine Punch from the vision of creating a fun, delicious drink that evokes feeling of nostalgia to their commitment to quality and bold flavors. With a shared love for music, they often gathered around a fire to jam, unwind, and sip on a homemade blend of flavors that became their go-to-drink for good vibes. What started as a fun, spontaneous creation among friends soon blossomed into a full fledged successful drink brand