Send us a text J’Nai Angelle, is a bartender and cocktail & spirits educator who is recognized as "NOLA’s favorite virtual bartender" by Where Y’at NOLA Magazine and “NOLA’s Finest Bartender by Essence magazine. A proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she holds a degree from LSU and brings over a decade of bartending expertise to the table. Her j…

Send us a text Turning Tables is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans. It is dedicated to transforming the hospitality industry by providing mentorship, cultivating leadership, and creating career pathways while advocating for equity. Their vision is to establish a hospitality sector in New Orleans and beyond that is a model of inclusivity…

Send us a text Keyatta Mincey Parker is a prominent figure in the spirits and cocktails industry, serving as the Chief Curating Officer at Pictures and Cocktails LLC. With over two decades of experience in hospitality, which includes hotels, fine dining, and clubs, she made a successful transition from modeling to mixology. Her creativity and abili…

Send us a text Lavell (@thebartwinders) and Mr. Mixologist had a great conversation about building oneself up in the industry, Black fathers, Lavell's rap career, and even got a taste of African Agave . Tune in and enjoy this candid discussion. This episode is brought to you by Josh Davis, otherwise known as Mr. Mixologist Follow us on Instagram @B…

Send us a text Mark Coulter is a Chicago-based industry professional and bartender who has worked in several award-winning bars. He is WSET Level 2 certified and has served as a Red Coat in the CAPS program for Tales of the Cocktail. Mark has generously offered his time for many years in leadership roles at Camp Runamok and currently serves on the …

Send us a text We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with one of the most engaging figures in and out of the beverage industry, Jackie Summers. He is a James Beard Finalist, a seasoned public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur. Summers is the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc. and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. In this episode,…

Send us a text Tiffanie Barriere, known as "The Drinking Coach," is a prominent figure in the Black creative community and a staple in the bartending world. Originally from Louisiana and now based in Atlanta, Tiffanie has earned her place as a bar royalty in her own right as an independent bartender. She is recognized for her innovative cocktail me…

Send us a text In this kickoff episode of the Bottoms Up Podcast with Mr. Mixologist, we speak with Oakland, California native Mia Love. Mia is one of the most interesting people in our industry, boasting a vast array of talents. She works full-time at Stanford University and is also a financial advisor, the owner of a mobile bar service, and a con…