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Fresh drop with Ricky Lee Barnes and it's a true Midwestern gem.

Ricky talks to us about how he came to be in Dayton, OH and his journey to Chicago.

Speaking in depth about his introduction to the hospitality industry, we examine his trajectory and finding himself amongst queer spaces.

This episode speaks in depth about our individual ideologies while discovering commonality amongst our independent experiences.

Ricky builds out a beautiful narrative that empowers a reality to actualize your very own self worth.

As always, we thank Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Ritual Zero Proof for the product, Lavell Miller of Bayab Gin for the support alongside Chiyo Takemoto of Coquetel Collective, Ashley Lindsey for stepping in for garn:t and Quari Ice.

Let this special episode truly sit with you as its brilliantly something special.

Take care out there; see you soon.

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New episode with Carlos Matias and its chock-full of industry insider information but drives a narrative that is a robust roadmap for consumer expectation and the true ethos of hospitality professionals.

Carlos speaks about his diverse background within the industry while unveiling improper practices that he experienced. Given his background and trajectory, Carlos has crafted a unique path of empowerment and accessibility within all spaces that he has been apart of.

We often talk about how diverse experiences influence our behaviors moving forward yet its inspiring to see it in real time - to ensure we combat unfortunate circumstances with a commitment to shift our experiences into something accessible for our colleagues at large.

This episode is a very "no one left behind" mentality and it is of a pivotal point within the reality of what hospitality has been and how it should be moving forward.

This is true gold.

As always, we want to thank the homies at Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Coquetel Collective for the support and Quari Ice for the product.

Take care out there; see you next time.

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We are a bit late but it's too worth the wait.

Happy to announce this episode with Chef Faiz Ally and this DELUXE drop engages multiple facets of the industry experience through necessary gems of child care, leadership, empowerment, leadership etc.

We begin with a dynamic overview of Faiz's background and his philosophy within multiple environments.

From his Pakistani nationality to upbringing through Tennessee to Washington D.C. - aka Chocolate City to Chicago; we explore diverse iterations of industry hazing, from both sides of the coin.

Faiz talks to us about the value of ascension through direction, mentorship and transparency. As a bridge to equity - this is a must listen.

We create an all encompassing conversation that drives social positivity (negatives included) and addresses industry wage increases and the reality that follows.

T o S couldn't be happier to welcome Chef Faiz to our community of dialogue and this episode highlights the shine of the industry while also shedding light to unspoken corners of hospitality.

Consumers deserve to be educated and talent deserves to empowered to the best of their ability.

As always - we thank Blind Barber Chicago for hosting this necessary conversation, Ritual Zero Proof for the support, Chinola for the product and KT MCourt for stepping in for the garn:t crew.

Remember - you are worth your vision and what it entails at your pace.

Community is an act of support to the person next to you and we can't wait to see what Faiz does next.

- T o S Crew

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