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Ayo - we're trippin on this field trip!

First drop of #WomensHistoryMonth and we couldn't be happier doing it with Marta Jean Evans.

We talk about her history throughout her experience in the cannabis industry, hospitality background and getting back to the 'dark side' of the industry.

'Dark side' being a woman in the industry while doing their own thing - whether it's 'gigs', curation and survival tactics.

Marta is a strong and skilled industry worker that believes in creating industry spaces that are all inclusive to promote safe spaces for the overall industry identity.

We can't leave these episode notes without a supreme acknowledgement the fact that our livelihood is anchored in problematic behavior.

This episode speaks to behavioral survival and how it can touch upon individualistic realities.

We are so fortunate to be hosted at Avondale Bowl and we can't thank them enough.

Let Marta talk truth to fruition and find yourselves within this candid narrative while also celebrating the fact the The California Clipper is back!

We support you and all elements of your industry experience  and the T o S DMs stay open.

Stay Golden,

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We wanted to do something a bit different here at T o S for Black History Month AKA Black Futures Month.

We're here with Kenyatta Forbes of Trading Races - a card game that is one part party game, one part educational and 100 percent thought provoking.

Race is a sensitive topic within any arena and we are excited to use Trading Races as a vehicle for empathy, conscious dialogue and factual conversations as it pertains to the realities of the hospitality industry.

Things get a bit heated but we had a great time and absolutely adore how this game centers all aspects of the black experience through a multitude of lenses.

Dive in to this extra special episode and if you are interested in getting Trading Races for yourself, or anyone - feel free to do so here.

As per Vice News - this is the "blackest card game ever created" and we couldn't agree more.

Stay Up Out There,

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AND ANOTHER ONE.

Wildly fortunate to be here with THE Liz Pearce of Fighting 69th Whiskey and here we are talking about her humble beginnings in Fargo, SD to media acclaim, navigating male dominated spaces, mentorship and specifically the late Joseph Fiely.

We also talk about how industry elevations  are an obstacle and sadly not an asset to the overall labor force.

Oddly enough we explore the discourse of Zoom meetings, the 'ponderosa' that affects the most silent of the hospitality experience - performers.

All of this is to say that your dollar matters - where it's spent, how its spent and what the expectation is when you decide to 'vote with your dollars'.

The industry is getting back to 'normal' but for whom?

This is a point of a reckoning and in Liz's own words, "be kind until it's not warranted".

We're here and overwhelmingly present with every damn word Liz has shared with us - we're inspired yet empowered by her point of view.

When we say that the industry 'talks' - we wouldn't think of anyone but this dynamic guest who has a textured background yet a grounded point of expectation as to how the hospitality experience can be so much better for you and yours.

Your Dollar Matters,

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Next up is Zak McMahon & Jeremy Barrett formerly of Billy Sunday talking to us about their background hailing from St. Louis through their experience through Soho House Chicago and the now shuttered Green River.

They also speak quite extensively about their passion through the artistry of bartending and how that craft is a point of fulfillment and enrichment not only personally but intrinsically.

Join us as they share their stories, point of views, and how they are formulating an equitable business model with their new concept, Lemon.

We love these guys and we are so happy to be a small part of their journey as they go from employees to ownership.

Also!

This is our first episode highlighting our deeper tilt to the community to highlight the makers and doers of the industry alongside the T o S platform.

To start us off, we highlight Josefina Aletky of Spritzology for our first SHOP//talk segment with their delicious bottled cocktail offerings.

As always, this platform is yours and we are so excited to share it with you all.

Stay Golden,

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First episode of the New Year!

We're here with Steve Newman of Regalis Foods discussing the impact of the supplier point of review within the hospitality industry.

We also discuss his journey from back of house here in Chicago to Nashville and back to Chicago once again - while navigating his own happiness in the industry.

Getting a bit deeper, we discuss how they pivoted to be a resource to the community and their restaurant clients as well.

When we think of significant supply, its not just tangible items but how you take stock of yourself for yourself.

This episode really speaks for itself so we will let it do just that.

Stay Golden Out There Friends,

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Happy New Year Everyone!

We wish you the best in the new year and we wish US a Happy Birthday as we're now a YEAR old!

This episode is a bit of a year end review allowing us to take stock, accountability and acknowledgement of the past year.

We've been getting our feet wet this past year but it hasn't been without the community of YOU.

Join Nariba Shepherd x Justin E. Arnett - Graham as they go over the past year while making a few [terrible] jokes, speaking truth as reality and acknowledging the ponderosa we are still within.

More now than ever - stay up, stay healthy and do your best to stay golden.

This birthday isn't only ours but yours as well - so T H A N K Y O U.

See you in 2022,

The T o S Crew

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Aye!

Great to see you again - we hope you've been well.

With this newest drop; we are highlighting deeper identity with the industry as it pertains to so much more than the topical aspect of the industry.

We're with Ambrosia Borowski of cider operations for Northman Cider Co and beverage director of the Commonwealth Venture Group in Chicago. They founded Chicago Cider Week and is the former general manager of both The Northman Cider Pub and The Northman Beer & Cider Garden.

AND

Yo Yarborough who has spent the better part of the last five years honing their craft as a distiller at CH Distillery in Chicago.

What began as an interest in the science behind distillation and a curiosity for infusing different flavor profiles, has evolved into a true passion for producing premium distilled spirits. In their tenure at CH, they’ve had an integral role in mastering the art of making Malört - Chicago’s most notorious libation.

When they’re not filling bottles of liquid gold, you can find Yo cycling, camping or most likely hanging out with their dog, Brody Artemis.

This episode truly speaks for itself; happy holigayz!

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Yo, yo!

It's good to see you.

This episode hits a bit different for us as it's coming to you from the community because we're with a listener this time around!

We always talk about how this platform is for you by us and we have Shawn Clendening with us as we explore the topic of bad behavior within the industry.

As always, we put our spin on this heavy topic but it's so important for us to shed light on the mechanics of bad behavior, where it comes from, how it can manifest and how we acknowledge toxicity while finding our way to redemption.

Let us know your thoughts and we are ecstatic to have met Shawn as a listener but have him leave us a homie.

Stay up Out There,

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We're still riding high on these new season 2 vibes - and for episode 2;  we're with Angela Diaz of her brand - You're a Cookie!

We start with her background in the industry and navigating how she has paved her own way within hospitality when the status quo isn't simply good enough or fulfilling.

From her beginnings to business owner, we talk about the realities of working as a woman not only in a kitchen but building a brand as well.

This conversation touches upon mental health issues, labor, community support, equal rights, compensation negotiations and quite a bit else.

As sweet as this conversation is - this is real talk about how the industry isn't built for everyone but how it can be if you are brave enough to set the example for what hospitality can be for everyone.

To celebrate the drop of this necessary conversation - Angela is wonderfully gifting our listeners with 15 percent off via their website You're a Cookie! with our TOS15 promo code for the duration of season 2.

Stay Sweet Fam,

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Happy  Season Two!!

Can you even believe how much we've missed you?

Yes, YOU.

We're baaack and we are just soooo grateful, humbled, and ready.

Let's get into it.

On our SEASON TWO debut episode, we are starting with wage inequity and how the perception of others dictates your value to them and affects your overall financial wellbeing. We aren't with a guest per se this go around but we invite our producer Max Zuckert [@zuckertalert] to join the conversation.

You aren't a commodity and your value is dictated by a slew of factors that aren't only resume heavy.

Remember, we're here for you and we are too happy to be back on our bullshit to generate equitable change in the industry we call home.

We also want to give a heavy S/O to our friends at Blind Barber, Ritual Zero Proof, Athletic Brewing, Seedlip and Charles Heidsieck Champagne for helping us keep these conversations ongoing.

As an even greater thank you - Blind Barber Chicago is offering listeners 20 percent off with promo code TOS20

Stay golden - you're worth it.

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