In episode five of Currency Exchange Lauren chats with Orlando Marzo and Tim Phillips. They discuss the ways in which we embrace culture, what we carry with us (consciously and subconsciously), gaining new perspectives and clarifying moments that lead to self-discovery.

In episode 4 Lauren Chats with World Class National Winner 2019 Bannie Kang. What does it take to be World Class? Join us as we discuss innovation, creativity and community with Bannie Kang. It’s about more than what you put in your glass.

In episode three of Currency Exchange I am joined by two Hospitality adjacent individuals Licensed Professional Counselor, Laura Louise Green and Education Specialist for Diageo Hospitality Partnership, Mary Palac. Join us as we discuss best practices for redefining the way that you look at failure and success and the factors that affect them. Perception is key and there is a lesson that can be taken away from each and every experience.

In episode two of Currency Exchange I am joined by two bartenders representing Italy, Hannetta Lee (Italian Expat) and Francesco Galdi (Italian Native). Join us as we discuss mindful drinking for the occasion and how easy and innovative incorporating low abv and no abv into your day to day can be. From Highball to Spritz there are plenty of options to add to your portfolio. We will lean into themes and aesthetics and what part they play in making the final decision when it comes to flavor and cocktail development.

In this inaugural episode, Currency Exchange takes a trip down south to São Paulo, Brazil to chat with bartenders Fabio La Pietra and Thatta Kimura. They discuss the history of immigration in São Paulo, the influencing factors on the way people eat and drink, activism and the innovations slowly integrating their way into their craft. Note: Cambuci is from Mata Atlantica not Amazonia.

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