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The MAFFEO DRINKS Podcast101 | Kaitlin Wilkes | Drinks Strategies & Brand Advocacy | Video EpisodeJoin host Chris Maffeo as he chats with Kait Wilkes, an industry veteran with 15 years of global experience (just nominated #40 on the Drinks International Top 100 List). The episode was recorded during the Mirror Hospitality Expo, hosted by Mirror Bar in Bratislava (Just nominated #62 on 50 Best Bars).Kait shares her journey from bartending to advocacy, offering insights on navigating the drinks and hospitality industry. They discuss the different perspectives between bartenders and brands, the importance of a well-thought-out drink strategy, and how smaller brands can thrive. Kait also emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships...
2025-07-0139 min
MAFFEO DRINKS101 | Drinks Strategies & Brand Advocacy with Kaitlin WilkesJoin host Chris Maffeo as he chats with Kait Wilkes, an industry veteran with 15 years of global experience (just nominated #40 on the Drinks International Top 100 List). The episode was recorded during the Mirror Hospitality Expo, hosted by Mirror Bar in Bratislava (Just nominated #62 on 50 Best Bars).Kait shares her journey from bartending to advocacy, offering insights on navigating the drinks and hospitality industry. They discuss the different perspectives between bartenders and brands, the importance of a well-thought-out drink strategy, and how smaller brands can thrive. Kait also emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships...
2025-07-0139 min
Bartender at LargeInside the Ada Coleman Project | Bartender at Large ep 425In this episode, we're joined by Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes-Back, the founders of The Ada Coleman Project. They share the inspiring story behind their digital platform, which champions gender equality and diversity within the beverage industry. Through educational content, insightful articles, and curated career opportunities, the project is creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for industry professionals. Perfect Puree Samples: https://perfectpuree.com/foodservice/complimentary-samples/?utm_source=bartenderatlarge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sampling2022 ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top t...
2024-12-0928 min
The SpeakeasyNot Full YetNamed for the first woman ever to head the bar program at London’s Savoy Hotel, the Ada Coleman project provides a resource to shed a spotlight on women in the bar industry. Co-founders Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes-Back sit down with the band to discuss their searchable database of women+ bar professionals, how they view the progress they’ve made and the road ahead, and how naughty the phrase “hanky panky” was in its time.Plus, Greg’s back from Mexico. Tune in for a raucous discussion of which rocks more: agave plants or Metallica.Follow...
2024-10-0455 min
The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan DiasThe NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – The Ada Coleman Project – 2024Ep11
Pictured above – (from left, upper right panel) Katilin Wilkes and Kristine Bocchino of The Ada Coleman Project.
It’s our last show before Tales of the Cocktail 2024 and our short summer break! This time, we welcome Kaitlin Wilkes and Kristine Bocchino, founders of The Ada Coleman Project! It is a terrific non-profit that supports women+ in the drinks business and hospitality industry. A core part of the program is a database they developed that allows hospitality venues, organizations, and others to identify talent for events, seminars, and much more. We discuss how they got started, the need they...
2024-07-1757 minThe NOLADrinks Show with Bryan DiasThe NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – The Ada Coleman Project – 2024Ep11
Pictured above – (from left, upper right panel) Katilin Wilkes and Kristine Bocchino of The Ada Coleman Project.
It’s our last show before Tales of the Cocktail 2024 and our short summer break! This time, we welcome Kaitlin Wilkes and Kristine Bocchino, founders of The Ada Coleman Project! It is a terrific non-profit that supports women+ in the drinks business and hospitality industry. A core part of the program is a database they developed that allows hospitality venues, organizations, and others to identify talent for events, seminars, and much more. We discuss how they got started, the need they...
2024-07-1757 min
Scream Girls20: Your Girl is Lovely, Hobble - MiseryCallie and Kaitlin bask in the hair-raising, Oscar-winning glory that is Kathy Bates' performance in this Stephen King classic. (They're not saying Annie Wilkes is a secret feminist icon... but they're not NOT saying that.)
2018-08-171h 06
Med eller utan is?Med Eller Utan Is #53 - The Gonzo Cocktail with Kaitlin WilkesÄntligen! Säsongspremiär för Season 2. Jonatan catch up with Corner Club bar manager & Bacardi Legacy finalist Kaitlin Wilkes who breaks down the Gonzo Cocktail. Kaitlin also tells the story on how she ended up in old town Stockholm, the expectations on the Bacardi Legacy global final in Berlin this april, samt övrigt bra snack. Stort tack för att ni lyssnar.Med Jonatan Östblom SmedjeKlipp : David HolmGrafik : Erik Lindahl
2017-03-1053 min