Sips & Secrets with Leticia Duarte

Tables, Tips & Telling Your Truth


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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.

If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, dealt with judgment, or just wanted to find your own rhythm in the chaos — this one’s for you. Grab your drink and join the conversation. 🍷
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Timestamps:
00:00 Restaurant Roots & Growing Up in the Business
03:27 Behind the Bar: Cocktails, Conversations & Customer Chaos
07:15 ADHD, Health Struggles & Doctor Stories from the Grind
10:22 Beyond the Job: Therapy, Passion & Purpose
13:30 Serving With Personality: Mastering the Table Game
16:00 Restaurant Life Unfiltered: Fast Food to Fine Dining
20:00 Running a Restaurant at 18 — Leadership Lessons Early On
24:24 The Truth About Restaurant Friendships & Team Bonds
31:00 Tech at the Table: Handhelds, Tablets & Modern Service
36:21 From Host to Line Cook — Learning Every Role
41:32 Making an Impact: Inspiring Others Through Service
46:09 Burnout, Team Support & the Restaurant Rush
54:41 Closing Time Stories: Wild Shifts, Tips & Chaos
01:02:20 Tipping Culture & Staff Dynamics — What Really Happens
01:10:17 Small World Moments: Restaurant Connections & Community
01:16:30 Craziest Shifts Ever: Accidents, Commuting & Babysitting Tales
01:24:01 Love, Flirtation & Restaurant Romance — Reality vs. Love Island
01:27:29 Final Sips & Secrets — Lessons From the Industry

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Sips & Secrets with Leticia DuarteBy Leticia Duarte