In this episode of Sips & Secrets, Angela and I break down why bartending is truly one of the best jobs in the hospitality industry — from making great money, having flexible hours, and being yourself behind the bar, to working with your best friends and building real community. If you’re curious about bartender life, how much bartenders make, why people love working in the restaurant industry, or you just want insider stories from two seasoned bartenders… this episode is for you.

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If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant or behind a bar, this episode is going to hit home. On Sips & Secrets, we dive into what really happens when you’re dealing with bad tippers, impossible customers, chaotic shifts, and the emotional rollercoaster of working in the service industry. We talk about crying in the walk-in, smelling like food after every shift, how your mood affects your tips, and the toll bartending can take on your personal life. We also get into the heartbreak of leaving a job you loved after building close relationships with coworkers and regulars, the frustration of parents who don’t watch their kids, customers who leave tables destroyed, and why oversharing is practically a language in the restaurant world. If you love honest conversations about the service industry, mental health, burnout, and the reality of customer service, this episode is packed with stories and moments every restaurant worker will relate to.

In this episode of Sips & Secrets, we get real about what it’s like growing up as the boss’s daughter, learning the restaurant business from the ground up, and finding confidence in showing your personality at every table. From juggling ADHD and chaotic shifts to building genuine connections with customers and coworkers, this conversation dives into the heart of hospitality, passion, patience, and purpose. It’s a reminder that loving what you do matters, and that every story, every service, and every shift teaches you something new about yourself.

In this episode of Sips & Secrets, we dive into the reality of bartending, bar culture, and drinking — and how easy it is for alcohol to go from “part of the job” to something that takes over your life. We talk about how bartenders often become therapists for customers, taking on emotional weight night after night while trying to keep it together themselves. From crazy customer stories to the pressure to drink during shifts, to how addiction can sneak up slowly, this conversation gets real. If you’ve ever worked in a bar, restaurant, club, or nightlife — you know there’s a side people don’t talk about.

This week on Sips & Secrets by Leticia Duarte, we’re joined by Bobby Solez for a wild, unfiltered dive into the chaos of the hospitality world. 🍸 From getting arrested on the job to chasing dreams while surviving restaurant life, Bobby opens up about the real grind behind the glam — long nights, big risks, and the small wins that keep you going. We talk about what it’s like to work in this industry while trying to build something bigger, keeping your circle tight, and staying grounded when life throws you curveballs. If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, bartended your way through your dreams, or just love hearing real stories from the trenches of hospitality — this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into manipulation, misconduct, and the price of speaking up — the uncomfortable realities that so many face in the restaurant industry and beyond. From bosses who abuse their power to the fear of being labeled “difficult” just for standing your ground, Leticia shares the emotional toll that comes with staying honest in environments built on control. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, taken advantage of, or punished for doing the right thing. Because your story — and your voice — still matter.

This episode dives into miserable guests, broken boundaries, and the unfiltered reality of working in restaurants. From toxic bosses and jealous coworkers to the emotional burnout no one talks about, Leticia breaks down the side of hospitality most people never see.

Leticia sits down with Matty Ice for a wild Sips & Secrets episode packed with restaurant drama, mean bosses, and crazy ex-girlfriend stories. From nightmare shifts and toxic managers to dating disasters that sound too wild to be true — nothing is off-limits in this hilarious, unfiltered conversation.

Working at Crumbl Cookies isn’t what you think… On this episode of Sips & Secrets we dive into everything from behind-the-scenes jobs to the never-ending battle of Instagram Reels vs TikTok’s For You Page, and why so many people now treat TikTok as the new Google. We break down the reality of Crumbl prep (yes, it takes seven hours), talk about how coworkers become family and why that makes leaving harder, and share why high schoolers are some of the worst coworkers you’ll ever have. We also get into social media creativity, comparing the freedom of working in a coffee shop versus a restaurant, and why having a consistent schedule is so important in the food industry. And of course, we couldn’t resist debating whether matcha really just tastes like grass. If you’re into funny work stories, social media trends, and real-life conversations, this episode is packed with honesty, laughs, and secrets you won’t hear anywhere else.

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This week on Sips & Secrets, we sit down with Mya for a hilarious, heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss. She opens up about what it’s like serving tables while being a young mom, shares her take on the perfect first date, and we dive into how working in restaurants can turn your coworkers into a second family.