Esther Dawson is a Certified Sommelier based in Ontario with over eight years of experience in hospitality. Esther currently works as the Sommelier, Cellar Lead, and F&B Content Creator at Langdon Hall Relais & Châteaux, where she’s not only on the floor pairing wines and opening bottles, but also involved in the marketing and media side—crafting content, managing promotions, and helping tell the story of the restaurant’s food and beverage program.

Esther began her journey in wine while working in hospitality, with formative years spent at The Elora Mill and nearly a decade at Langdon Hall, where she officially became a sommelier in 2023. She holds certifications from both the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET Level 3), and is currently preparing for her Advanced Sommelier certification.

Esther also works as a consulting Sommelier for Sarnia Golf Club and other private clubs, bringing curated wine experiences and events to members and guests. As if that isn't enough, Esther is also involved with the InVintory app as one of their consulting Sommeliers. With a background in Vocal Music, she brings creativity, curiosity, and a warm, approachable style to everything she does.

When Esther’s not talking about wine, she is likely traveling the world or spending time with her adorable Toy Poodle puppy, Reggie—who’s quickly become the star of her off-hours life.

@esther_dawson

Wine Shop at Langdon Hall

A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out!

Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

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This weeks guest is Jenae Hyland, who joins us from Chandler, Arizona. Jenae is a powerhouse beverage operations strategist and Forbes trained mixologist and the creator and owner of The Pretty Libationist - a full service mobile bartending company servicing events like weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, parties and in home custom cocktail and mocktail experiences, mixology classes and more. Jenae has a flair for creativity and a passion for crafting unforgettable drinks and elevating the art of mixology to new heights. Check out the Pretty Libations platform on the web prettylibations.com and on Instagram @theprettylibationist and @pretty_libationist

A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out!

Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

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prettylibations.com

@theprettylibationist

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This weeks guest is Reece Sims, who joins us from Calgary, Alberta. Reece is an entrepreneur, educator, and writer with expertise in drink trends, flavour pairings, and beverage market insights. As a former award-winning bartender and top-performing Sales Manager, she founded SIP Spirits Consulting Inc. to deliver sensory marketing solutions for beverage brands. In addition, she founded Flavor Camp™, a program that teaches consumers and bartenders a universal language for tasting and comparing spirits and develops their sensory skills.

A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out!

Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

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@sipspirits.ca

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This weeks guest is Tiffany Huntington, who joins us from Scottsdale, Arizona. Originally from Los Angeles, Tiffany moved to Arizona back in 2006. Tiffany has spent over 2 decades in the service industry, working as a bartender, manager, and booking agent. Tiffany is a tequila master, craft cocktail and culinary artist. As a side gig, Tiffany is also a model. Currently, you can find Tiffany slinging drinks and putting on shows at Pour Decisions in Old Town, Scottsdale.

A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out!

Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

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@thugw1fe

kypp@babylonsisters.com

@sugarrunbar

@babylonsistersbar

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This weeks guest is Amy Probasco who joins us from Chicago, Illinois. Amy has been a hospitality professional for nearly two decades. A Virginia native, she has worked throughout the country in high volume clubs, award-winning restaurants, and nationally recognized craft cocktail bars. Named by the Chicago Tribune as one of city's top bartenders in 2012, she went on to establish the bar program at the James Beard Awarded Girl & the Goat restaurant and implement bar systems and operations for the opening of Soho House Chicago.

Amys's cocktail recipes have been featured in Forbes, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, and Punch magazines. Though working in bars and restaurants will always be her first love, Amy has enjoyed traveling the country as a cocktail consultant - helping streamline beverage programs, create focused drink menus, and lead trainings on cocktail technique and spirits history. Amy is currently an in-house mixologist for Beam Suntory, managing the bar at their North American Headquarters in Chicago.

A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out!

Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

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@amesly_p

kypp@babylonsisters.com

@sugarrunbar

@babylonsistersbar

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This weeks guest is Josh Lindley who returns to the show. Josh began his spirits quest in 2006 after short stints in the broadcasting and music industries. Josh has worked behind bars at notable Toronto establishments like Bar Isabel, Chantecler and Civil Liberties. Josh also worked as brand ambassador for an unusual gin. In 2016 he and life partner, Jessica Blaine Smith, created Bartender Atlas, a worldwide online directory of bartenders. Together, they travel the globe tasting exciting cocktails made by the most passionate bartenders. Jessica and Josh are also co-creators of the Toronto Cocktail Conference and execute events for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts all over the world. In 2023 Josh made a Spirited Awards Top Ten Nominated Podcast called “The Blackbird” and in 2024 he made sequel called “The Shaft”. Josh’s preferred style of drink is “bitter and stirred” and his preferred style of music is “desperate”.

**WHAT IS THE SHAFT? **

In 2022, Bartender Atlas traveled to Victoria, British Columbia to visit some old friends and taste some of the city’s most interesting cocktails. Jessica and Josh found what they were looking for and more. One thing in particular was a cocktail known as “The Shaft”. This creamy coffee concoction was entirely new to the Bartender Atlas crew. Jessica Josh needed to know where it came from and how it became so ubiquitous in this Western Canadian Capital. What they found out was that there is nothing simple in the story of this three ingredient drink.

The Shaft on Spotify

The Shaft on Apple Podcasts

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A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

LInks

kypp@babylonsisters.com

@sugarrunbar

@babylonsistersbar

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This weeks guest is Meghan Webb who joins us from Austin, Texas. Meghan is a seasoned hospitality professional with over a decade of crafting memorable experiences. A Texas native , Meghan’s journey has taken her across the globe , including a four year stint in Australia and New Zealand. Starting her career in craft beer, Meghan quickly found her passion in wine and spirits, which had led to her current role with Bodega Lustau, a renowned producer of fortified wines, including sherry and Vermut.

A true creative at heart, Meghan delights in bringing people together, often over a thoughtfully curated cheese board. Meghan possesses a genuine love for connecting with others, valuing their stories and the unique beauty each individual brings. Driven by desire to inject fun and playfulness into the her industry, Meghan is a vocal advocate for inclusivity and representation, committed to championing diverse voices. Meghan embraces daily challenges as an opportunity for growth, and is always striving to improve and , above all, laugh more.

A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out!

Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie

Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports.

Links

@meghanlustaullion

kypp@babylonsisters.com

@sugarrunbar

@babylonsistersbar

@the_industry_podcast

email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club