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Wild Business Growth#334: April Wachtel – Cheeky Cocktails, Mixer Mixologist April Wachtel, the Founder & CEO of Cheeky Cocktails, joins the show to share her journey from bartender to creating the bar-quality line of cocktail mixers. Hear the lessons she learned bartending, how to deconstruct your brand, the surprising things you can learn from your customers, how to find inspiration as an entrepreneur, and the Cocktail Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with April at CheekyCocktails.co, on social media @CheekyCocktails, on LinkedIn, and Instagram @CheekyApril 2025-07-1045 min
Wild Business GrowthApril Wachtel – Cheeky Cocktails, Mixer MixologistApril Wachtel, the Founder & CEO of Cheeky Cocktails, joins the show to share her journey from bartender to creating the bar-quality line of cocktail mixers. Hear the lessons she learned bartending, how to deconstruct your brand, the surprising things you can learn from your customers, how to find inspiration as an entrepreneur, and the Cocktail Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with April at CheekyCocktails.co, on social media @CheekyCocktails, on LinkedIn, and Instagram @CheekyApril2025-07-1045 min
Patti Martin Team - Vancouver Real Estate PodcastVancouver Real Estate Market update May 2025 - Is now the best time to buy?May 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update | Buyer Opportunities Rise as Sales SlowMetro Vancouver home sales dropped 23.6% year-over-year in April 2025, continuing the market slowdown. With just 2,163 homes sold—well below the 10-year seasonal average—buyers are gaining more leverage. Inventory has surged to over 16,000 listings, the highest level since 2014, while prices remain stable and borrowing costs are improving.Detached home sales fell 29% (benchmark: $2.02M), condo sales dropped 20% (benchmark: $762K), and townhouse sales declined 24% (benchmark: $1.1M). The sales-to-active listings ratio sits at 13.8%, pointing to a balanced market.Is now the time to buy in Vancouver? Watch the full update to find out...2025-05-0817 minPatti Martin Team - Vancouver Real Estate PodcastApril 2025 Market Update - A Buyer's Market... Without BuyersApril 2025 Vancouver Real Estate Market Update: Buyers Missing in Action? 🏡📉Metro Vancouver’s housing market is seeing more listings and lower prices, but buyers are staying on the sidelines. March 2025 home sales dropped 13.4% year-over-year and were 36.8% below the 10-year seasonal average. Meanwhile, active listings surged nearly 38%, hitting levels not seen in almost a decade.🔹 Home Sales: 2,091 (-13.4% YoY)🔹 New Listings: 6,455 (+29% YoY)🔹 Sales-to-Active Listings Ratio: 14.9% (Balanced Market)🔹 Benchmark Price: $1,190,900 (-0.6% YoY, +0.5% MoM)🏠 Detached Homes: $2,034,400 | Sales down 24.1%🏢 Condos: $767,300 | Sales down 10.2%🏘 Townhouses: $1,113,100 | Sales down 4.6%With low mortgage rates, rising inventory, and stabilized prices, is now t...2025-04-0314 min
The Kara Goldin Show593 April Wachtel: Founder & CEO of Cheeky CocktailsOn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we’re joined by April Wachtel, Founder and CEO of Cheeky Cocktails. With over 25 years in the beverage industry, April has brought her expertise to creating Cheeky Cocktails, a brand that makes it easier to craft professional-grade cocktails at home. April shares her journey from working in various roles within the beverage world to launching her own company, including the challenges she faced and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also discuss how she’s leveraged her experience and personal brand to build awareness for Cheeky Cocktails. Tune in for...2024-09-2532 min
College Hoops Chat ShowBubble Team Episode & Big Games this Week, Plus UNC, UofSC, St. Bonnies, St. John's, FAU, Syracuse, Maryland, JMU & Iona!Click here to listen to the February 26, 2024 episode of the College Hoops Chat podcast (48 mins):
- I open with our Iona Update (rough week for Gaels), and then chat about North Carolina, South Carolina, St. Bonaventure, St. John's, FAU, Syracuse, Maryland & JMU!
- Next I'm joined by our guest Brad Wachtel, a top bracketologist, and we review the objections about the NET, Big East Bubble Teams, other Bubble Teams like Ole Miss, Wake Forest, Gonzaga & Texas, and how many bids for ACC & A-10!
- As always, #KennyFromRye joins me to wrap up the...2024-02-2748 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelDushan Zaric from Employees Only and Macao Trading CompanyHey hey Movers and Shakers, it's your host April Wachtel, and I’m pleased to present to you a most unusual episode of Movers and Shakers. If you’re a regular listener and are familiar with our standard format- this isn’t that. In today’s episode I interviewed an old friend and the cocktail mastermind behind world-famous New York bars Employees Only and Macao Trading Co- Dushan Zaric. Dushan is widely recognized as an industry leader and a pioneer in craft bartending; his innovative work behind the bar has revolutionized the art of the cocktail. ...2023-01-311h 05
Food Biz Wiz180. [Is it Worth it Charlie?] How to Balance Customer Experience with Ops EfficiencyDownload the Food Biz Wiz Listener Guide and make the most out of our 250 episode library! Get our curated playlists of top episodes on sales pitches, wholesale buyers, founder mindset, marketing, and more. Fast track your learning by downloading our free Listener Guide HERE.
Does your brand offer multiple SKUs? If so, then you’re probably familiar with this dilemma: “how the heck do I balance giving customers a wide product choice with what’s efficient for our behind-the-scenes operations?”
If this sounds like a question you’ve been thinking about for your brand, then you’re in...2023-01-2643 min
Celebrating the Brand AmbassadorEpisode 20: (Owner's Edition) April Wachtel & H. Joseph EhrmannMeet H. Joseph Ehrmann H.Barman/Consultant/Educator - 12th Proprietor of the Elixir Bar & Chief Mixology Officer and Partner of Fresh Victor and April Watchel 24 year veteran in the beverage and hospitality industry. An experienced mixologist, a cocktail and spirits instructor, Founder and CEO of Cheeky, and the Host of the Movers and Shakers podcast.
In this episode they discuss:
Their career paths within hospitality and their inspiration to creating and launching their own products.
How their business models changed with the times.
Spirit competitions - why they are worth en...2022-12-0859 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelElayne Duff from the Beverage Brand Ambassador AcademyToday’s interview is with Elayne Duff from the Beverage Brand Ambassador Academy. Elayne Duff is a 20-year veteran of the spirits industry. She was Diageo U.S.A.’s first head mixologist and luxury spirits ambassador, has appeared on the T.V. show Bar Rescue numerous times as a beverage expert, and was a Global Manager of experiential events and education at Ab-InBev. More recently Elayne founded “Duff on the Rocks,” an on and off-trade brand strategy consultancy, launched a YouTube show “Celebrating the Brand Ambassador” and created the “Beverage B.A. Academy,” the first online training a...2022-10-2635 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelAllison Evanow from Square One Organic Spirits Today’s interview is with Allison Evanow from Square One Organic Spirits. Allison is the Founder and CEO of Square One Organic Spirits and Cocktails. She is a pioneer in the organic spirits space, starting Square One as the U.S.’s first all organic spirits company and one of the first women to start her own spirits brand. Square One crafts a line of USDA Organic vodkas and botanical spirits and now also has two new products lines – organic cocktail mixers and convenient ready to drink sparkling vodka cocktails. In the podcast today we discus...2022-10-1947 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelLance Winters and Dave Smith from St. George SpiritsToday's interview is with Lance Winters and Dave Smith from St. George Spirits. Lance is the Master Distiller and Dave is the Head Distiller for St. George Spirits, one of the pioneer craft distilleries in the United States. Founded by Jorg Rupf in 1982, St. George originally distilled eau de vie, then birthed and sold the Hangar One brand, and expanded their portfolio across categories to include base spirits like Gin, Vodka, and Whiskey, as well as liqueurs and more esoteric offerings like Absinthe and Shochu. In the podcast today we discuss: How...2022-08-1850 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelKim Lawton and the Fourth Annual Enthuse Foundation Pitch CompetitionToday’s interview is a special episode on the Enthuse Foundation Pitch Competition coming up in November of 2022. Some of you know, I worked with the Foundation when they were starting out four years ago, and the event remains near and dear to my heart. It’s a competition for women founders in food, beverage, and cpg, with some great cash prizes and marketing services available to the winners. I was fortunate to have Kim Lawton, the co-founder of the Enthuse Foundation and co-owner of Enthuse and Inspira Marketing join me on the podcast to talk...2022-08-1025 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelAndrew Merinoff from DisPact Ventures and Chinola on the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make and his advice for entrepreneurs raising capital in the current investing climateToday's episode is an interview with Andrew Merinoff. Andrew is the founder of DisPact Ventures, an investment fund focused on emerging retail, food & beverage and technology brands, and is also the co-founder of Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur. Andrew’s experience spans multiple sectors and industries, including F&B, Wine & Spirits, Hospitality, Investing, and Marketing. Most recently, Andrew worked to develop intuitive spirit branding for Proximo Spirits, where he focused on brand development for the company’s current portfolio. In the podcast today we discuss: How Andrew thinks about failure The biggest mistak...2022-08-0241 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelDavid Gluckman, Author of "That S*it Will Never Sell," and the creator of Baileys on building brands that sellToday's episode is an interivew with the man, the myth, the legend, David Gluckman. David is the Author of the book “That S*it Will Never Sell,” and is the creator of Baileys (the number one selling liqueur in history, which has sold billions of bottles across 160 countries. David is also the mind behind Ciroc Vodka, Tanqueray 10 and dozens of other beverage brands. In the podcast today we discuss: The story of Baileys and what he learned after presenting the brand to his clients David’s advice on advancing ideas through large organizations What large...2022-07-2644 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelJackie Summers from Sorel on how cancer lead him into the drinks business and Sorel’s exponential growth after years of perseveranceToday's guest is Jackie Summers- a James Beard Finalist AND judge; a seasoned public speaker, and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. His accolades are FAR too many to list, but to give you a small sampling, he’s been named one of the world’s “100 Most Influential Bar Industry Figures” by Drinks International Magazine (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), one of The 50 Most Influential People In Brooklyn Food by Brooklyn Magazine, The 2019 Award winner for “Best Food Essay” by the Association of Food Journalists and on and on. In the podcast today we discuss: How a cancer diagnosis lead Jackie into the drinks business How Ja...2022-06-2940 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelPhilip Duff from Liquid Solutions on why large companies struggle with innovation (and make “bonkers” acquisitions)Today’s guest is Philip Duff- a renowned expert on distilled spirits and a beverage consultant to drinks companies everywhere. He bartended around the world for decades and founded Holland’s first bar to enter the World’s 50 Best Bars. Philip owns the lauded Old Duff Genever brand, served as the first Director of Education for Tales of the Cocktail, and regularly appears on TV & in publications like Esquire, Reuters, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more. In the podcast today we discuss: The evolution of Phil’s career in the global drinks b...2022-06-2250 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelStephanie Jordan from Avallen on building a planet-positive spirits brandToday's guest is Stephanie Jordan, the CEO and co-founder of Avallen Calvados, and multilingual wine & spirits professional with over 15 years in the global drinks business. Stephanie is a former Global Brand Ambassador for Tanqueray Gin, and founder of the luxury marketing consultancy Drinking Out Loud. She and her business partner Tim Etherington Judge founded Avallen in 2019 with the mission to be the world’s most planet-positive spirits brand, and is a certified B corp sold in ten markets around the world. In the podcast today we discuss: Stephanie & Tim’s path to launching Avallen How to incorporate sustainability into your brand from...2022-06-1336 min
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TUNING HACKS Praktische Strategien für echte Kundenerlebnisse und nachhaltige KundenbindungWie schaffen wir es, trotz Inflation ein tolles Kundenerlebnis zu bieten?"Speck ist so teuer wie früher das Filetsteak". Wir kommen nicht mehr drum herum. Die Amerikaner zählen die Inflation zum ersten Mal seit vier Jahrzehnten zu ihrer größten Sorge.Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland lag im April bei 7,6 %. Die Kunden schränken ihre Ausgaben ein und überlegen sich zweimal, wo sie einkaufen und wo sie übernachten wollen. 67 % der Kunden wären unter normalen Umständen bereit, für Komfort und Kundenservice mehr zu bezahlen. Im Moment sind die Kunden nicht bereit, ihr Geld für weniger auszugeben.Wenn Du Unternehmer oder Führungskraft bist, dann w...2022-05-0926 min
KMSU Maverick MagazineMaverick Magazine 04-22-22April 22, 2022 Maverick Magazine with Paul Allan, Nick Burns, Connor Wachtel, and Jordan O'Grady.2022-04-2232 minKMSU Maverick MagazineMaverick Magazine 04-15-22April 15, 2022 Maverick Magazine with Paul Allan and Connor Wachtel.2022-04-2233 min
Rock Around The BlogKeith Richards, Georgia Satellites ja uutisiaHippy Hippy Shake! Hello Cleveland! Miten uuteen huippuluokan live-levyyn liittyy Tom Cruise?! Mitä punaista Juha nappasi mukaansa Kööpenhaminassa 1992? Kuuntele, viihdy ja äimisty!
Uutisissa Rolling Stonesin El Mocambo -live, GA-20, Skid Row, Deep Purple, Mavis Staples, Levon Helm, Frank Zappa, Florence and the Machine, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Ville Valo sekä Mick Jagger. Studiossa Sami Ruokangas ja Juha Kakkuri.
Kuunnelluissa levyissä Keith Richards: Main Offender ja Georgia Satellites: Lightnin' In A Bottle - The Official Live Album.
Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LeGIAotSVe58ZwQnn85kR?si=4ac1a5ea59d546fb
Jutuissa mukana ovat myös April W...2022-04-0637 minKMSU Maverick MagazineMaverick Magazine 04-01-22April 1, 2022 Maverick Magazine with Paul Allan, Nick Burns, Connor Wachtel, and Jordan O'Grady.2022-04-0133 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelJohn deBary from Proteau and RWCF on building a career in F&B and how overnight success is rarely "overnight"Today’s guest is John deBary, the creator of Proteau, a line of zero-proof botanical drinks, a co-founder of Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, author of Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails, Food52’s first Resident Drink Expert, and a freelance journalist with bylines in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Thrillist, the Food Network, Punch, and more. In the podcast today we discuss: The founding of the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation The evolution of John’s non-alch drinks company, Proteau Mental health, and how overnight success is rarely “overnight" And John’s advice for entrepreneurs just getting starte...2022-01-1651 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelAllen Katz from the New York Distilling Company on the contemporary cocktail renaissance, the founding of the NY Distilling Company, and what it takes to break through as a spirits brandToday’s guest is Allen Katz, Co Founder of the New York Distilling Company. Allen is one of the nation’s leading experts on distilled spirits and cocktails, Director of the Spirits Education & Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of New York and is at the forefront of industry training in New York and around the country. He is renowned for his public and professional seminars on topics of America’s food and cocktail heritage and was previously the host of The Cocktail Hour for Martha Stewart on SiriusXM. I interviewed Allen in February of 2020, just a couple of weeks before Covid l...2021-10-0754 min
Post Shift with Shawn SooleEpisode #111 - April Wachtel of Cheeky CocktailsIf you are or ever inspired to become a hospitality entrepreneur, than this episode with April Wachtel, CEO and Founder of Cheeky Cocktails is for you. Her tenacity, her resilience and her push are inspiring and help you to formulate and launch your own brand. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service...2021-03-0544 min
The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn SooleEpisode #111 - April Wachtel of Cheeky CocktailsIf you are or ever inspired to become a hospitality entrepreneur, than this episode with April Wachtel, CEO and Founder of Cheeky Cocktails is for you. Her tenacity, her resilience and her push are inspiring and help you to formulate and launch your own brand.
Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from fron...2021-03-0544 min
EXTRAordinary PEOPLEBernard RothenbergBernard Rothenberg is a proud military veteran who was raised in Brooklyn, New York. After starting as a young teen working in supermarkets, he later served in World War II and was in Leipzig, Germany at the time of liberation, April 19, 1945. He served his country for 21 months. Upon returning to the States and meeting his future wife, Evelyn, he married and the couple went on to raise two children. After 41 years of marriage and his wife’s passing, Bernie retired and became actively involved with Jewish War Veterans in Brooklyn, fundraising and educating students. He currently resides in New Jersey whe...2021-01-1833 min
We Like Drinking PodcastGetting Cheeky with April WachtelThis week on episode 301 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Halloween pairings and we're mixing dinks with Cheeky Cocktails founder and CEO April Wachtel, so crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking! Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest this week makes her third appearance on the big show. She previously joined us on episodes 190 and 218. She joins us this week to discuss her latest business venture, Cheeky C...2020-10-301h 18
We Like Drinking PodcastGetting Cheeky with April Wachtel
This week on episode 301 of the We Like Drinking podcast we’ll be discussing Halloween pairings and we’re mixing dinks with Cheeky Cocktails founder and CEO April Wachtel, so crack open that beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking!
Make sure you never miss another episode of our brand of drinking fun by visiting WeLikeDrinking.com/Subscribe
Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking
Our guest this week makes her third appearance on the big show. She previously joined us on episodes 190 and 218. She joins us this week to discuss her latest business venture, C...2020-10-301h 18
Deeper DigsDanny KortchmarThe Rock N Roll Archaeologist digs deep with one of the most sought after guitarist/songwriter/producer in the business, Mr. Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar! Yes, it is number three in our Immediate Family series. Danny joins Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar and we still have Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell waiting in the wings. Oh and yes, he is another to have a role in Spinal Tap!Daniel Kortchmar (born April 6, 1946) is an American guitarist, session musician, producer and songwriter. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil...2020-10-081h 58
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEugene Khabensky from Diageo on what level of detail you should present when pitching to investors, and which part of the pitch process is incredibly important, yet often overlooked.Today’s guest is Eugene Khabensky, Director of Business Development and Ventures at Diageo. Eugene specializes in finance, strategy, commercial insights, and business development, so I was excited to pick his brain on how he evaluates businesses for potential investment. In his tenure at Diageo, he has worked on many exciting projects and acquisitions including Diageo’s acquisition of Casamigos Tequila. In his current role, Eugene oversees the Diageo relationship with the Distill Ventures program in North America where he brings a comprehensive cross functional view to unlocking brand acceleration and building successful plans for growth. In this...2020-09-1633 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelApril Wachtel from Cheeky (and host of the Movers and Shakers podcast) on the Cheeky founding story, evolving as an entrepreneur, and building culture as a startupMovers and Shakers is back! In today's episode, I explain our absence, introduce my company Cheeky Cocktails, and my colleague Aaron Moses steps in as host. We discuss some of my background in the beverage and hospitality industry, how I became an entrepreneur, how I think about team and culture building, and much more. A special thanks to Cheeky Aaron for doing a great job hosting! As always, if you have questions, comments, or feedback, it's always greatly appreciated, and please feel free to reach out anywhere below. Find Cheeky: ...2020-08-2644 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelChris Lowder and Micaela Piccolo on life in Shanghai under quarantineIn today's special episode of Movers and Shakers, I speak to friends in industry icons, Chris Lowder and Micaela Piccolo about life in Shanghai during Coronavirus. They share what they're doing to stay positive and productive under quarantine, what you should expect if your market is not yet adapted for the virus, and what bars and restaurants are doing across China to persevere. Please note, this was also the first video interview for Movers and Shakers. The video is available here. --- Follow Chris and Micaela's updates on Instagram @getlowdernow 2020-03-181h 11
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelMovers and Shakers Special Announcement regarding CoronavirusDearest listeners, In light of the impact Coronavirus is having on our industry, we will be adding coverage, interviews, and professional development opportunities to our regular programming, intended to help our community get through these next few months. Please stay tuned for tomorrow's interview with Chris Lowder, the General Manager of Proof & Company in China, on how bars and restaurants have been coping during the quarantine. Also, if you have more time on your hands than usual, and are looking for ways to build your professional online presence I created a video tutorial on building your personal brand through LinkedIn, cre...2020-03-1601 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelJen Batchelor from Kin Euphorics on the brand founding story, the evolution of wellness in hospitality, and the pros and cons of creating a new categoryToday’s guest is Jen Batchelor. Jen is the co-founder and CEO of Kin Euphorics, an alternative beverage company intent on revolutionizing the future of social drinking. Launched in December of 2018, Kin has sold over 1 million servings of their three products- High Rhode, Dream Light, and Kin Spritz. Raised in Saudia Arabia, Jen built a decade long career in strategic innovation at the intersection of tech, wellness, and hospitality, and now brings her unique perspective to her work with Kin. Find Jen On Instagram as @jenofkin Find Kin Euphorics On Instagram as...2020-03-0338 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelHugh Thomas from Ugly Drinks on the Ugly founding story, what makes a truly sticky consumer brand, and how he defines success as a founderToday's guest is Hugh Thomas. Hugh is the CEO and co-founder of Ugly Drinks, a flavored sparkling water brand founded in the U.K. Hugh and his co-founder, Joe met while working for Vita Coco coconut water before deciding to start their own business, disrupting the soft drinks industry. In the podcast today, we discuss: How Hugh and Joe went from Googling how to build a business in their apartment in London, to having distribution in nearly 10,000 stores across Europe and the United States What makes a truly sticky consumer brand How Hugh defines success as...2020-02-181h 01
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelPaul Gabie from The Proof Collective on the forces shaping the beverage industry in Asia Pacific, the "Hendrick’s moment" as a sign of market maturity, and cross-pollination as an accelerantImage Credit Today’s guest is Paul Gabie. Paul is an investor, former lawyer, and co-founder and CEO of The Proof Collective, a portfolio of companies dedicated to spreading fine drinking around the globe. If you’re in the cocktail world and you don’t know their name, you definitely know their work. Their companies include: Proof & Company; a leading independent spirits distributor and consultancy with offices in five countries across Asia Pacific 28 HongKong Street, JERRY, EC Proof, True Believers, Junior, and ecoSPIRITS And last year alone, six of their projects were included on the list of Asi...2020-02-041h 10
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelMariena Mercer Boarini from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on the power of yes, balancing creativity and business in a high volume setting, and being a mother in the bar worldToday’s guest is Mariena Mercer Boarini. Mariena is a second generation Las Vegan and a ten year veteran of the industry. Excelling in alchemy, and with a focus on experiential cocktails, Mariena oversees cocktail creation for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Mariena has been featured on The Food Network, Esquire Magazine, Saveur Magazine, Tastemade, and various other media outlets. She has been named “Top Bartender in Las Vegas” and one of the “Top 10 Female Bartenders in the World.” In the episode today we discuss: The power of yes Balancing creativity and business in a high volume set...2020-01-2144 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelHillary Hughes from Foster Garvey on entity formation, raising capital, and preparing for acquisitionToday’s interview is with Hillary Hughes from Foster Garvey. Hillary is a business, food, beverage and CPG, sports & entertainment, fashion & apparel and technology attorney. She represents sports & entertainment talent, entrepreneurs, start-up businesses and established brands as well as angel, venture capital and private equity investors. She's the Chair of the firm’s Sports, Arts & Entertainment practice and coleads the Food & Beverage practice. Given what we know about our audience, I think this episode could hold the most bang for your buck of any of our episodes, as Hillary gives great insights about a range of legal matte...2020-01-0756 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelHappy HolidaysOn this Christmas Eve, instead of a regular show, I wanted to do something a little different, and share a few things I'm personally grateful for from this year. 2019-12-2402 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEffie Panagopoulos from Kleos Mastiha on naming and trademarking your brand, raising capital, and turning off the internal gremlinsEffie Panagopoulos is a 15 year veteran of the alcoholic beverage industry, and is founder of Kleos, the super premium Mastiha spirit. Effie earned her stripes as a bartender and brand ambassador in Boston, later working for major spirits suppliers like Bacardi and Remy Cointreau, most notably as the US National Brand Ambassador for Metaxa, and as the first dedicated marketing manager for Disaronno in the US. In the podcast today we discuss: Effie’s path to Kleos Selecting a name for your brand Why you should trademark everything How to turn off the internal gr...2019-12-101h 13
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelShilen Patel from Distill Ventures on what DV is looking for in potential investments, the future of the non-alch movement, and challenges facing food & beverage entrepreneursShilen Patel is co-founder and non-alch lead for Distill Ventures, the world’s first accelerator for the spirits industry. Shilen started in drinks by leading a team at Guinness that turned around over 20 years of brand decline. He then started his own business and has helped dozens of founders realize their potential. He loves asking provocative questions, helping develop brilliant propositions and compelling strategies and coaching high performing teams to deliver great results. In the podcast today we discuss- What DV is looking for in potential investments The evolution and future of the Non-alch tren...2019-11-261h 05
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelJeffrey Morgenthaler from Clyde Common and Pepe Le Moko on why the craft cocktail movement is due for change, why everyone should strive to contribute, and why bartenders should stay behind the barJeffrey Morgenthaler is an award-winning bartender working since 1996 in everything from neighborhood taverns and college nightclubs to fine restaurants and upscale lounges. Jeffrey has been writing about bartending and mixology for years at his website, jeffreymorgenthaler.com- which is still one of the most respected blogs in the cocktail world. He is a regular columnist at Playboy.com, and his recipes and wisdom have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast and Wired, among many others. He is the best-selling author of “The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique,” and Drinking Distilled. 2019-11-121h 03Movers and Shakers with April WachtelNick Papanicolaou from Pernod Ricard on why large companies struggle with innovation, relationship building with investors, the importance of timing in growing your business, and so much moreNick Papanicolaou is a former investment banker and MBA graduate turned entrepreneur, who launched his own spirits brand which eventually brought him to Pernod Ricard. He led the M&A and Strategy team for the USA and helped build the New Brand Ventures unit as Head of Business Development. He was also CFO of New Brand Ventures and CFO of Smooth Ambler Spirits. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of Del Maguey Mezcal, Smooth Ambler Spirits and Our Vodka as well as on the Investment Committee for a venture capital fund. In the podcast today w...2019-10-291h 01
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelRobert Simonson on his early writing career, the role of instinct in creative work, the evolution of the celebrity bartender, and the book someone should write on hospitalityRobert Simonson writes about bars, bartenders, cocktails, spirits and travel for The New York Times. His work has also appeared in Imbibe, Food & Wine, Saveur, Bon Appetit, Punch and many other publications. His books include “The Old-Fashioned” “A Proper Drink”, and “3-Ingredient Cocktails,” and his newest book, “The Martini Cocktail,” was released earlier this fall. His writings have been nominated for a total of eleven Spirited Awards; and two IACP Awards. He is the recipient of the 2019 Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer, and he is the co-author, with Martin Doudoroff, of two apps, “Modern Classics of the Cock...2019-10-151h 05
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelCharlie O'Donnell on misconceptions about angel investment versus VC, reasons to avoid raising money from friends and family, why raising small amounts of capital is as difficult as raising large amounts, and so much moreCharlie O’Donnell has been an active member of the NY startup community for over 15 years, with a reputation of being the most accessible early stage investor in New York. His fund, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has made over 60 investments since it was founded, often leading or co-leading investments in a wide variety of startups including The Wing, Petal, Clubhouse, Hungryroot, and Ample Hills Creamery, among others. In today's podcast we discuss: Misconceptions about angel investment versus VC. Reasons to avoid raising money from friends and family. Why raising small amounts of capital is as difficult as ra...2019-10-011h 03
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelRyan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr. Lyan, on rethinking sustainability, creativity and growth, and challenging the status quoI am so excited to present my interview today with Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka, Mr Lyan. Ryan is an Internationally renowned bartender, businessman, and author, and he and his establishments have won heaps of awards- from International Bartender of the year to World’s Best Bar, to Best Bar Team, to World’s Best Bar Menu, and so much more. Currently his venues include Lyaness, Cub and Super Lyan (re-located from London to Amsterdam), and he's launching another venue, Silver Lyan, In Washington D.C this winter. In the podcast today we discuss Ryan’s early days in food & beverage Challenging the status...2019-09-171h 02
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelBen Branson from Seedlip and Æcorn Aperitifs on their evolution from a kitchen project to global brand, culture creation, welness as hygiene, and advice to aspiring entrepreneursI’m so excited to present my interview today with Ben Branson. Ben is the Founder of Seedlip and Æcorn Aperitifs, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs, intent on changing how the world drinks. With offices in the Chilterns, Los Angeles and Sydney, Seedlip is now available in over 25x cities including New York, Barcelona, Shanghai & Singapore and served in many of the world’s most awarded bars, restaurants and hotels. In the podcast today we discuss Seedlip’s evolution from a kitchen project to a globally recognized brand How Ben thinks about culture creation Wellness as hygiene Advice...2019-09-0350 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelClaire Warner from Aecorn Aperitifs on the importance of knowing yourself, risk in the startup world, and coaching and mentorshipI’m so excited to present today’s interview with Claire Warner. Claire has worked in the drinks industry for over 20 years, starting her career as a bartender and moving into brand advocacy and education, and later liquid development and innovation. Claire joined Belvedere Vodka and LVMH in 2003, and was appointed Head of Spirit Creation and Mixology in 2009. In this role, Claire led the development of all new Belvedere expressions, as well as creating the global educational programs for Belvedere. Claire joined the alcohol-free world of Seedlip in 2018 as Head of New Brands, and is currentl...2019-08-131h 00
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelGiuseppe Gallo from Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto on his journey to launching Italicus, the history of the Rosolio category, challenges and crucibles of launching a premium beverage brand as a start up, and why big companies struggle with innovation.I'm so excited to present my interview today with Giuseppe Gallo. Giuseppe is a twenty year veteran of the beverage and hospitality industries, and founder of ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto, a liquor that is reestablishing a forgotten Aperitivo category. Prior to Italicus, Giuseppe was best known as a global brand ambassador for MARTINI & ROSSI and was recognized as Best International Brand Ambassador at Tales of the Cocktail in 2014. In the podcast today we discuss: 1. Giuseppe's journey to launching Italicus. 2. The history of the Rosolio category. 3. Challenges and crucibles of launching a premium beverage brand...2019-07-1656 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelMing-Tai Huh from Toast on hospitality as a differentiator in technology, Toast features, and how technology can bring your restaurant to the next levelI'm so excited to present my interview today with Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Partnerships at Toast, & Proprietor at Puritan & Company As many of us know, restauranteurs are struggling with rising labor costs, and are adapting their businesses to accommodate for the increase in off-premise restaurant sales. In conditions like these, operators are constantly looking for solutions to cut costs and increase revenue. Toast is a company strategically poised to make real change in the industry. It is a technology platform that combines restaurant POS, front of house, back of house and guest-facing technology with a dive...2019-07-0247 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelSteve Luttman from Tortoise & Volt Marketing & Ventures on founding Leblon Cachaça, how Cannabis will affect the alcoholic beverage industry, and what brands have to do to persevere in today's worldSteve Luttman started his career at Unilever, working in Europe, the United States, and Brazil on various brands including Lipton Iced Tea, Ben & Jerry’s, Bertolli, and Ragu Pasta Sauce. In 2003, he joined Diageo & Moët Hennessy’s Schieffelin & Somerset as Senior VP Marketing. In 2005, he created and launched Leblon Cachaça, the leading superpremium Cachaça in the United States. Leblon is now found in over 40 countries, and was acquired by Bacardi Ltd in 2015. Steve is now the Managing Director of Tortoise & Volt Marketing & Ventures, a boutique creative marketing and innovation agency based in New York City. In the podcast today w...2019-06-181h 05
Green Team Academy053: Ben Kerchner of South Lakewood Elementary Styrofoam StoppersMore resources at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com As part of Cris Sorency's literacy class at South Lakewood Elementary, students studied the art of persuasion. Then, they put it into action! Hear from Ben Kerchner, who just graduated from fifth grade at South Lakewood Elementary and how their class, the "Styrofoam Stoppers", worked to get their school to stop using the 2,000 Styrofoam trays per week in the school cafeteria. The school is located in Jefferson County School District in Colorado. In the spring of 2018, Mr. Sorency was teaching literacy to his sixth graders. In the p...2019-06-1230 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelRyan Magarian from Ryan Magarian Concepts and Hospitality on the evolution of his career, mentorship/relationship building in hospitality, and advice for enterpreneurs starting outI'm so excited to present my interview today with Ryan Magarian. Ryan is president of Ryan Magarian Concepts and Hospitality, he is co-founder of Oven and Shaker, and co-founder of Aviation American Gin, which was recently purchased by the actor Ryan Reynolds. For over two decades Ryan's unique chef like approach to mixed drinks, along with the development of several innovative professional bar cultures locally, nationally, and internationally, has gained him recognition as one of america's top craft bartenders. In the podcast today, we discuss the evolution of his career in food and beverage, mentorship/relationship building in hospitality...2019-06-1154 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelKerry Preston is an executive coach and founder of Growtality, where she works with clients to optimize individual and organizational performance, growth, and vitality through research based methodologiesKerry Preston is an executive coach and founder of Growtality, where she works with clients to optimize individual and organizational performance, growth, and vitality through research based methodologies. Kerry's worked with luxury brands, individuals, and businesses to help them reach their full potential. She spent over ten years with Unilever, eventually taking her expertise to run workshops and coaching for Credit Suisse, I.B.M., Equifax, NARS, La Paris, Moet Hennessy USA, Johnson and Johnson and SANAFI. She's a highly sought after business expert, the co-author of three books including; "You Did What?", "You Said What?", and "Enhancing Your...2019-06-0542 min
Movers and Shakers with April WachtelSimon Ford with The 86 Co.Simon Ford is a legend in the cocktail and spirits worlds and is a co-founder and president of the Ford's Gin Company, formally the 86 Company. While he started his career working in wine, he's probably best known for his time in spirits marketing, working with some of the world's largest brands launching Plymouth Gin in over ten countries, directing on-premise strategy for Absolute Vodka in the U.S., and creating and executing programs for a myriad of brands including Jameson, Chivas Regal, and The Glenlivet. In 2012, Simon co-founded the 86 Company, an award winning spirits company including Ford's Gin, Caña...2019-05-2858 min
We Like Drinking PodcastApril Wachtel with Swig and Swallow
This week we’ll be discussing all things Cocktail-related with the founder of Swig and Swallow cocktail mixers, April Wachtel. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking.
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Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking
Our guest tonight first appeared on the show for episode 190. She is the co-founder and CEO of Swig and Swallow, the mixer that comes ready to mix...2019-03-291h 06
We Like Drinking PodcastApril Wachtel with Swig and SwallowThis week we’ll be discussing all things Cocktail-related with the founder of Swig and Swallow cocktail mixers, April Wachtel. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. If you like what you are hearing in this episode, consider helping us out by becoming a patron of the show. Visit WeLikeDrinking.com/pledge to get in on the action. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight first appeared on the show for episode 190. She is the co-founder and CEO of Swig and Swallow, the mixer that comes ready to mix...2019-03-291h 06Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 19- Elliott Clark from Apartment Bartender on building a brand, getting started on your own passion project, diversifying among social media channels, and the importance of consistencyElliott Clark is the founder and creative director of Apartment Bartender. Apartment Bartender is a private digital content agency that specializes in the drink and lifestyle category. Elliott is also the co-founder of Earn Your Booze, a drink and fitness event company geared towards helping industry professionals to find balance between wellness and imbibing. In Today's Episode you'll learn: 1) How Elliott got into photography and social media, and how he knew to leave his job and focus on AB full time 2) Elliott's perspective on timing, and the importance of choosing a n...2019-03-2149 min
We Like Drinking PodcastApril Wachtel with Swig and SwallowThank you for joining us for the award winning We Like Drinking show episode 190. In this episode we’ll be discussing Listener Love, Weed Water, and we’re getting ready to mix some cocktails with April Wachtel. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking. Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 190! The ONLY Award Winning and Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN! Take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts aka iTunes. Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking Our guest tonight is...2018-08-311h 11
We Like Drinking PodcastApril Wachtel with Swig and SwallowThank you for joining us for the award winning We Like Drinking show episode 190. In this episode we’ll be discussing Listener Love, Weed Water, and we’re getting ready to mix some cocktails with April Wachtel. So crack open your beer, uncork that wine, and let’s get drinking.
Cheers my podcast drinking friends, and welcome to happy hour 190! The ONLY Award Winning and Topical Beer and Wine Education Podcast Focusing on FUN!
Take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts aka iTunes.
Panel Introductions And What We’re Drinking
Our guest tonight is...2018-08-311h 11
The PitchCan This Founder Reclaim Cocktail Hour?Craft cocktails are all the rage—but they tend come with high price tags and long wait times. Swig + Swallow founder April Wachtel wants to bring the craft experience out of the bar and into your home. Today's investors are Jillian Manus, Phil Nadel, Daniel Gulati and Nicole Verkindt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2018-04-1131 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 18 - Billy Melnyk from Soto SakeI'm so thrilled to have Billy Melnyk on the show with me today. Billy and I go way back- from when he was Director of Influential Accounts at Bacardi, and I was the New York based Brand Ambassador for the rum portfolio. Billy is now the Founder and CEO of Soto Sake a super premium junmai daiginjo sake. Billy's experience spans music and nightlife and marketing and the spirits industry. He is a super savant, so I really hope you listen all the way through- there are tons of gems scattered throughout the conversation and he's a great storyteller a...2018-02-281h 07Movers and Shakers with April WachtelMovers and Shakers is Back [plus instagram giveaway!]Hey y'all- So sorry for the long absence, and a belated happy new year! Here's a quick update to let you know what's in store for Movers and Shakers in 2018, plus an opportunity to participate in Swig + Swallow's instagram giveaway with @apartment_bartender. More interviews coming soon with Billy from Soto Sake, Aidan and Andrew from Fora Foods, and Austin Allan from Tio Gazpacho.2018-02-2604 min
Shots of HistoryApril WachtelOn this episode I’m speaking with April Wachtel, former bartender and brand ambassador, and currently the the owner of Swig and Swallow, and we get into that business and what she’s currently working on. There’s a bit of a technical issue towards the end of the interview, just in the last couple minutes, but before you get to that, you’re going to hear about April’s 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry, starting with her very first job in the industry, working as a brand ambassador, bartending at Lahi Kia, attending T...2018-02-2638 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 16 - Noah RothbaumWe are super excited to welcome Noah Rothbaum on this episode of Movers & Shakers. Noah is the drink and food editor of the Half Full section at the Daily Beast. He's the author of "The Art of American Whiskey" and "The Business of Spirits." And he hosts the podcast, "Life Behind Bars" with the esteemed Dave Wondrich. Today we discuss the evolution of drinking culture in New York and beyond, life as a journalist in food & beverage, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the show. 2017-12-201h 18Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 15 - Jim MeehanI'm so pleased to have Jim Meehan on this episode of Movers & Shakers. He's best known as the proprietor of PDT, a speakeasy-style bar in New York City. He's also the author of the "PDT Cocktail Book" and "Meehan's Bartender Manual," released in October, 2017. On this episode we discuss his career trajectory, the global expansion of cocktail culture, and curation in the cocktail world and beyond. I hope you enjoy the show!2017-12-061h 01Movers and Shakers with April WachtelHoliday Check-InIt's been an amazing year so far, having such wonderful guests on. And it's finally holiday season and we're super hard at work putting together our next show. So until then, if you've got questions or comments for the show, or potential guests, email host April Wachtel at hello@moverssshakers.com.2017-11-2200 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 14 - Movers and Shakers at The Activation ArmyToday i’m incredibly pleased to present to you our first episode recorded in front of a live audience. We recorded this show in October, in front of the Activation Army, a 200 person team working across the US on spirit brands you probably know- Smirnoff, Ketel One, Crown Royal and Captain Morgan, to name a few. We recorded the episode panel style -- Tobin Ellis made his return to the podcast, and my friends and esteemed colleagues Anthony Caporale, Natalie Jacob, and Jason Litrell sat on the panel as well. Please bear with us, as the acoustics and many mics in t...2017-11-081h 45Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 13 - Top Of Mind- Organization for FreelancersToday's show is the second episode of Top of Mind, the freestanding solo-series within "Movers and Shakers." The episode is short and sweet, and focuses on the essential organizational tools needed to be a productive and effective freelancer, remote employee, or entrepreneur.2017-10-0417 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 12 - Thi Lam of Keepers Coffee SodaWhat's up Movers & Shakers, it's your host April Wachtel. And today on the show I have Thi Lam, the co-founder of Keepers Coffee Soda, a citrus coffee soda based out of Brooklyn, New York. On this show, we discuss everything about the evolution of the product, the brand, and the company. From being a crazy accident in an office space, to bottling on a rooftop, getting a co-packer, and getting into Whole Foods. 2017-09-201h 03Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 11 - Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero of Speed RackMy guests on today's show are Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, the badass founders of Speed Rack. If you don't know it, Speed Rack is an international cocktail competition featuring female bartender, it benefits charities that combat breast cancer, it's heading into its seventh season, and has raised over $600,000 to-date to fight breast cancer. Pretty amazing stuff! These ladies are a force to be reckoned with!2017-09-0647 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 10 - Alex Kratena of P(OUR)I am pleased to welcome Alex Kratena to this episode of "Movers and Shakers." He is best known for his work as the former head bartender at the Artesian in London, and most recently for his work as the founder of P(OUR), a not-for-profit that is based in London but has global influence already in and around the bar community. On the show today we discuss creativity, cultivating fear in your life, and so much more. You can learn more about Alex at www.alexkratena.com2017-08-2348 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 9 - Lauren Mote of Bittered SlingToday on the show we have the inimitable Lauren Mote. She's an icon in the world of Canadian bartending. In the episode, we discuss how she originally fell in love with food and beverage, her work in Vancouver at The Refinery, Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar, and The Four Seasons, her company Bittered Sling, and most recently her work with Diageo World Class.2017-08-091h 17Movers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 8 - Steve Schneider from Employees Only & The Strangers ClubI am thrilled to welcome the infamous Steve Schneider to this episode of "Movers & Shakers." Steve is known throughout the community from Employees Only and then he went to open Employees Only in Singapore. Most recently he opened The Strangers Club in Panama. Today on the podcast we are talking about his roots in bartending, how to succeed in bartending competitions, mentorship, opening his own bar, and so much more!2017-07-2657 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 7 - Nick Devane of FoodworksWhat's up Movers and Shakers, it's your host April Wachtel. My guest today is Nick Devane, the super-savvy CEO of Foodworks, a fast-growing food incubator that's based in Brooklyn, and expanding nationally. Today on the show we discuss Foodworks' trajectory, from Grazer to Homemade to Foodworks, the principles of raising venture capital, and Foodworks' longterm vision. Without further ado, here's the show.2017-07-1256 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 6 - Ann Tuennerman from Tales of the CocktailI am so excited to have Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail, on this episode of Movers and Shakers. If you don't know Ann or if you don't know Tales of the Cocktail, you absolutely should! Tales is one of the world's must must-attend cocktail festival. It's held every year in New Orleans. Since its inception 15 years ago, it's attracted more than 150,000 drink experts as well as cocktail enthusiasts. It also injected more than $100million into the local New Orleans economy.2017-06-3041 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 5 - Tony Abou-GanimToday my guest is the one and only Tony Abou-Ganim, also known as "The Modern Mixologist." Tony is a legend in our community -- he’s written books, launched iconic cocktail menus across the country, won 3 Iron Chef competitions, is a National Ambassador for the US Bartenders Guild and so much more. On the show today we talk about how he got started bartending, pairing food and cocktails, and bringing craft cocktails to stadiums.2017-06-1345 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 4 - Lindsey JohnsonMy guest today is Lindsey Johnson, founder of Lush Life Productions, best known for conceiving and producing Portland Cocktail Week, Camp Runamok, Cane Camp, and now Bar Institute. Today we talk about her passion for community building, her past in the punk scene, and how she keeps organized, energized, and inspired.2017-06-0150 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelTop Of MindToday we’re launching the first episode of “Top of Mind” a series of stand alone podcasts you’ll hear on Movers and Shakers. These will be solo episodes- I will have no guests, and we’ll cover everything from innovation to food + tech to notable events in food and beverage - basically “stuff we find interesting” 2017-05-1820 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 2 - Tobin ElisToday my guest is Tobin Ellis, the owner of Bar Magic of Las Vegas. Bar Magic is an award-winning hospitality design and consulting firm. You may have seen Tobin on ABC, NBC, USA, E!, A&E, Food Network, Travel Channel, Spike, HBO, and much more. In today's episode we discuss good design, Tobin's background in flair, his love of the Mai Tai cocktail -- and so much more. 2017-05-0346 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 1 - Chris LowderI am thrilled to welcome Chris Lowder to Movers and Shakers. Lowder has been nominated for countless awards, including NYC 30 under 30 by Zagat, New York Rising Star Bartender by StarChefs, and one of Americas Best New Mixologists by Food & Wine. Lowder is fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, and most recently launched and ran the multiple cocktail programs at the Four Seasons in Seoul, South Korea. In this interview we discuss his background in language translation, his passion for food and beverage, and his unique approach to education.2017-04-2354 minMovers and Shakers with April WachtelEpisode 0 - A Preview of Things to ComeGet to meet April Wachtel in this preview of the new podcast "Movers and Shakers"2017-04-1904 min
Tech BitesEpisode 79: HOLIDAYS DELIVEREDThe home meal-kit delivery market in the US has grown to 1.5 billion dollars a year. The current category leader is Blue Apron. Opened in 2012, the company delivers 8 million meals a month and has a valuation of 3 billion dollars. The category began with focus with specialty meals like vegan and organic options. The latest home cooking kits are for the parts of the meal that most companies have not really addressed: desserts and cocktails. In-studio guests on this episode: Agathe Assouline-Lichten CEO/Co-Founder Red Velvet NYC. Red Velvet NYC was founded in 2015 by sisters Agathe and Arielle Assouline-Lichten, who were...2016-11-1058 min
Sharp & HotEpisode 135: Summer Entertaining with Katie Shrout and April WachtelThis week on Sharp & Hot, Allison Hamlin takes over hosting duties once again, and is joined in the studio by wine consultant Katie Shrout and cocktail and spirits instructor April Wachtel. Tune in for some expert advice on summer entertaining!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2016-07-0534 min
The Main CourseEpisode 258: Swig + Swallow with April Wachtel_ The Main Course _ is new this week with host Alexes McLaughlin in studio with April Wachtel. April Wachtel is a 20 year veteran in the beverage and hospitality industry. She is an entrepreneur, an experienced mixologist, a cocktail and spirits instructor, and owner of Swig + Swallow cocktail batching + delivery service. April worked in every role from busser to bartender to beverage director to brand ambassador to beverage consultant. She has developed recipes for the likes of Lincoln Center Kitchen and MetLife Stadium, and has taught cocktail classes to over 2000 students. Her classes and personal philosophy of hospitality were featured in Th...2016-01-1041 min
Sharp & HotEpisode 109: Holiday Cocktails and Singalong with Isaac Gillespie and April Wachtel
On a special and festive episode of _ Sharp & Hot _ Emily Peterson has a whole of of fun on air. April Wachtel makes incredible cocktails on-air and talks about the ever-growing beverage community and Isaac Gillespie sings Christmas songs on a Ukulele like you’ve never heard before. It’s a trip!
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The SpeakeasyEpisode 156: April WachtelTune in for a canid conversation between cocktail professionals on this week’s episode of The Speakeasy. Damon is joined by April Wachtel, a phenomenal spirits + cocktail educator. She’s worked for Lani Kai, the Bacardi portfolio, and Solbeso. She is currently teaching recreational cocktail classes at Astor Center, Haven’s Kitchen and ICC and has recently launched her own consulting and education company, Swig and Swallow . This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center.
“If I see a beautiful cocktail across the room I just want to go consume it!” [02:00]
–April Wachtel on T...2015-03-1832 min
BluePower.ComHalf Dead In Hollywood....Bobby "Boris" Pickett!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bluepower.com/uploaded_images/Pickett-768085-705756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.bluepower.com/uploaded_images/Pickett-768085-705754.jpg" /></a><br /></div>This time in 2006 was the last time I saw <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bobby Pickett</span> alive.<br /><br />When he came to the BluePower studio he told us he wasn't well and jokingly said, "We'd better make this a...2009-10-3105 min