Talks, Tactics and Tequila

Talks, Tactics and Tequila

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Talks, Tactics and Tequila episodes

  • Episode 51: When You're in the Fire, You Don't Recognize It - Leslie Yancy
    Leslie has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years. For most of those years, she served as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at a trauma hospital in Huntington, WV. After leaving bedside in 2017, she switched her focus to mental and physical wellness for the caregiver. She is a certified trauma recovery coach with her passion being helping first responders and healthcare workers. Leslie has spoken at several conferences on the local, state and national levels. She believes that through education on topics such as compassion fatigue, PTSD, how the body responds to traumatic events, etc. her audiences become empowered with the tools needed to better manage their mental and physical health in positive ways. Tequila: Rock N Roll Tequila Mango RockNRollTequila.com

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    42 min
  • Episode 50: Art in a Bottle - Talking Tequila with Chris Quintanilla

    Chris Quintanilla is the CEO of Azul Imports, the makers of Azulejos and Skelly Tequilas. He was born in Mexico City. When he was 10 years old, his father, Pedro Quintanilla, founded Azulejos Tequila. Throughout his middle school and high school years, Chris watched Pedro as he developed the brands. Since Chris was good with computers as a teenager, he assisted him with graphic design work and similar tasks. After graduating from high school, Chris moved to the U.S. where he attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. After graduating with a double major in Marketing & Business Management, he embarked on a 17-year career with Mexcor, the U.S. importer of Azulejos Tequila. He started as a local Sales Representative, eventually rising through the ranks to become a Regional Manager, State Manager, V.P. of National Sales & Operations, and ultimately Chief Sales Officer and Chief Business Intelligence Officer. Chris is also a WSET Level 2 Wine and Spirits Educator. Concurrently, he continued working with his father until his passing in 2018 The business then transitioned to his mother, Linda. Chris and Linda joined forces to sustain the business, successfully navigating the challenges posed by COVID. Chris managed to keep the company going, to the point of thriving. At the beginning of 2023, Chris decided to fully dedicate himself to Azul Imports and actively contribute to the legacy established by his father and mother. There is nothing he prefers doing than talking about tequila and educating people on this great elixir. Tequila: Azulejos Skelly Blanco Reposado Anejo www.azulejostequila.com @tequila azulejos
    58 min
  • Episode 49: Make Sure You Listen to Your Body and Understand What it's Trying to Tell You - Eliot Veith
    Eliot Veith was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Jesuit High School of Tampa in 2016, he went on to attend Florida State University. In his time there, he was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. Eliot graduated magna cum laude from FSU in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in both criminology and political science, as well as a certificate of education in emergency management. He then started at Stetson University College of Law. During his three years of law school, Eliot worked as a law clerk for Wil Flores, P.A., where he learned the ins and outs of practicing in personal injury and criminal defense. He graduated from Stetson in May of 2023 and took the Florida Bar Exam that summer. Eliot was sworn in as an attorney in the state of Florida on September 18, 2023 and immediately began working as an associate of Wil Flores P.A. serving the injured, the over charged, and the wrongfully accused of the Tampa Bay area. In his free time, Eliot enjoys watching sports, boating, and playing golf. Tequila: Gran Coramino Anejo www.grancoramino.com Join the conversation on the Talks Tactics and Tequila Facebook Page !
    47 min
  • Episode 48: If You're a Writer, You're a Writer - Talking with Author David Swinson
    David Swinson is the author of the critically acclaimed Frank Marr trilogy, The Second Girl, Crime Song and Trigger. He is also the author of City on the Edge. After attending California State University as a film major, he booked and promoted punk rock and alternative music at Fender's Ballroom and Bogart's Nightclub in Long Beach. In 1990, while having drinks with Timothy Leary and friend, Bill Stankey, in Leary's home in Beverly Hills, an idea for an offbeat buddy film entitled "Roadside Prophets" was conceived. Hunter S. Thompson was also included in the project. The film starred John Doe (of the band X) and Adam Horovitz (of the Beastie Boys) and featured Timothy Leary, John Cusack, David Carradine and Arlo Guthrie. In 1994, Swinson pursued another passion – law enforcement. He returned to his home base of Washington DC, where he entered the Police Academy and joined the Metropolitan Police Department. In 1998, Swinson was assigned to the Third District Detectives Office as an investigator, where he covered offenses ranging from burglary and armed robbery to homicide. In 2000, he was promoted to detective and was assigned to the department's Special Investigations Bureau/Major Crimes, and where he was the lead investigator in the District of Columbia for investigating serial burglaries, high profile cases and organized criminal operations related to narco-fencing. www.davidswinson.com Tequila: Skelly Blanco www.azulejostequila.com Join the conversation on the Talks Tactics and Tequila Facebook Page !
    51 min
  • Episode 46: "It's not normal for a man's hands to be wrapped around another man's neck" A Conversation with our Chiropractor, Dr Jordan VanderVeen

    Dr. Jordon VanderVeen, DC is a chiropractor in St. Petersburg, FL where he's practiced for 10 years. He focuses his care on the treatment of the spine and its impact on the nervous system. Dr. J's patients range from infants to elderly to athletes, to pregnant women, all with the intention of creating a plan for a stronger future. Originally from MI, he and his family now live in St. Petersburg, FL.

    Tequila: Flecha Azul Reposado www.flechaazultequila.com Check out the TTT Facebook Page !
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 45: "I thought when you broke your neck you died. That's every kung fu movie I ever saw, right?!" - Moneca McVey

    Moneca McVey is retired Navy Corpsman. She's a domestic abuse survivor. She has two degrees, one in Mass Communications & Public Relations and one in Political Science. She's a mother and grandmother. She's an avid baseball fan (Go Rays!!) who is trying to catch a game at each of the 30 major league ballparks. And she is one of the coolest people at any party.

    Tequila: Mi Familia Plata www.tequilamifamilia.com Check out our Facebook Page !
    52 min
  • Episode 44: Part Two of Irene Casey's Near Death Experience

    Irene Casey is an Illinois native. Her adult life has been dedicated to serving our great country. She's spent over 20 years in the US Army and in law enforcement, and is currently a federal employee. Irene's greatest accomplishments are her children and grandchildren.

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    37 min

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