Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST

Thirsty Thursdays @3PM EST

I'm a 20+ year veteran in the wine and spirits industry who loves innovation. I'm interviewing those who are creating it from agriculture to glass. We will deep dive into their journey and provide insights to help yours. We will discuss their major industry pain points and outlook for the future. If my guest has an item to drink or eat we will try it throughout the podcast. Come on the journey with us! Now On YouTube!! https://www.youtube.com/@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST

Episodes

May 22, 2025 β€’ 61 mins

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Jeff Foss, of Suavecito TequilaπŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁 

Watch the Premiere Here @ 3PM EST May 22!

From agave farm to Total Wine top seller 🌱πŸ₯ƒ β€” discover how Suavecito Tequila went viral with zero additives, full sustainability & no celebrity hype! #FNBinnovation Β @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST Β 

Jeff Foss of Suavecito Tequila joins Jessie Ott on πŸŽ™οΈ Thirsty Thursdays to share how a family-run te...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Christy Serrato, CEO and Founder of PairAnythingπŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁 

Discover how Christy Serrato turned her love of Filipino cuisine into a tech-powered wine pairing startup 🍷πŸ”₯ Learn how PairAnything is changing the wine game with personalization!Β 

In this Thirsty Thursdays episode, Jessie Ott sits down with Christy Serrato, founder of PairAnything πŸ·πŸ’‘ From delivering pizzas to launching...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Jon Macaskill about his Navy and SEAL service and his transition to Mindfulness Coach, Dad, and Podcast Host! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁 You can have him as a personal coach or team leadership coach as well as learn Mindfulness on his Podcast ​ ⁨@mentalkingmindfulness⁩ Β 

Text Mindful to 33777 to reach Jon!

Or via his Website:Β  https://frogmanmindfulness.com/

Join Navy SEAL-turned-leadership coach Jon Macaskil...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Ardashia Townsend about Food & Beverage Industry Trends! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁 She is the Content Director, SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal. Owned by Informa

πŸ“½οΈ Watch on YouTube! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/xookuXBgrjA

This week on Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott welcomes Audarshia Townsend, Content Director at Supply Side Food and Beverage Journal, to unpack the biggest trends shaking up t...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Julie Milroy, Erica Duecy, Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of Q1! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

πŸ“½οΈ Watch on YouTube! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/TL7uKLkEb8s

πŸš€ Dive into the latest beverage industry trends from Q1 2025! Discover insights on non-alcoholic drinks, functional beverages, and market shifts. Stay ahead in the F&B world! πŸΉπŸ“ˆ #BeverageTrends #Th...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Patricia VasconcelosΒ  Founder-The Paire Agency- Crafting Brand Stories and Execution for Taste and Space. Wine and Spirits. πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

From Jack Daniel’s in NYC to $167K luxury spirits, Patricia Vasconcelos spills the 🍸 on nightlife, brand building, & global travel. Must-watch for F&B pros!Β 

Watch here on YouTube! Β @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMESTΒ 

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Dr. Ken Thompson, Army Veteran & CEO of Trendsetter Spirits, shares his powerful journey from military service to launching a Veteran-supporting liquor brand!Β  #Veterans #Spirits πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚ 😁

100% OF PROFITS GO TO VETERANS!

@ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST Watch on Thursday, March 27th! @3PM

πŸ’₯ Dr. Ken Thompson’s Inspiring Journey: From combat in Iraq to a Ph.D. in education, proving resilience agai...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Jake Karls Owner of Mid-Day Squares! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚ 😁

How did Midday Squares go from a condo kitchen to 9,000 stores? 🀯πŸ”₯ Jake Karls shares the power of authenticity, brand storytelling & social media marketing! πŸ’‘ WATCH NOW! πŸŽ₯ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMESTΒ 

πŸ’₯ The Power of Authenticity in Branding with Jake Karls πŸ’₯

What makes Midday Squares a standout brand in the food industry? Authenticity, sto...

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πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode, we sit down with Ian Perez, the visionary behind Brand Arc at MHW, who is helping beverage brands break into the U.S. market! 🍸✨

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways:
βœ… How Ian went from Ireland to NYC 🌍
βœ… Inside Brand Arc’s innovative approach πŸš€
βœ… What it takes to launch a successful alcohol brand 🍾
βœ… Challenges & trends in the alcohol industry πŸ”₯
βœ… Marketing, sales & compliance secret...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Isabelle Lesschaeve Owner of InnoVinum Academy! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

 🍷 Unlocking the Secrets of Wine Sensory Science! πŸ”¬ How to Train Your Palate & Decode Flavors Like a Pro! πŸ‡Β 

Watch now! πŸš€βœ¨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST

🍷 Ever wondered how to train your palate like a wine expert? πŸ‡ Discover the science of taste, aroma, & sensory analysis with Isabelle Lesschaeve! πŸ”¬βœ¨ Watch now & elevate ...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Ken MacKenzie Founder & Owner of Fresh Victor!Β  πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

Join Caleb Foster πŸ‡, winemaker at Gunpowder Creek Winery, as he shares his epic journey from Connecticut to Washington wine country 🍷. Innovation, Syrah secrets, & digital pivots await!Β  @CalebFoster-Winemaker Β 

Watch now! πŸš€βœ¨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST

https://youtu.be/VaUy0fa-q6Y

πŸŽ₯ In this video, you’ll learn:
βœ… The stor...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Caleb Foster Owner and Winemaker at Gunpowder Creek Winery! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

Join Caleb Foster πŸ‡, winemaker at Gunpowder Creek Winery, as he shares his epic journey from Connecticut to Washington wine country 🍷. Innovation, Syrah secrets, & digital pivots await!Β  @CalebFoster-Winemaker Β 

Watch now! πŸš€βœ¨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST

https://youtu.be/3edKZS0pK6k

🍷 Caleb Foster, the visionary winemak...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Melissa Hoffman Co-Founder and CEO of Dauntless Performance Consulting! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

"Explore Melissa Hoffman's inspiring journey from NYC to St. Pete, launching Dauntless Performance Consulting πŸ’ΌπŸŒŸ. Insights on leadership, mindfulness, & business growth.Β 

Watch now! πŸš€βœ¨ @ThirstyThursdaysat3PMEST"

πŸ’‘ Key Takeaways:

  • How Melissa transitioned from NYC to entrepreneurship in S...
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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Dr Pamela Hayes, M.D. Medical Oncologist at Texas Oncology in Dallas, TX. She specializes in Hematology and Medical Oncology! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁


πŸ’¬ "It's your journey. Don't compare it to anyone else." - Dr. Pamela Hayes


This summer, I was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer (DCIS)β€”a mild case, but still life-changing. I sat down with my oncologist, Dr. Pamela Hayes,...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith David Mandell Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky, the most Innovative Whiskey Distillery and largest via their 176-acre campus in the USA and beyond! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

Sound Bites

  • "We bootstrapped this business."
  • "You have to create the entire ecosystem."
  • "You're never gonna get perfection."
  • "We focus everything on our customers."
  • &...
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January 23, 2025 β€’ 88 mins

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Erica Duecy about her foray into the beverage industry from a wonderful career at Conde Naste Publications. She now has The Business of Drinks Consulting and Podcast. πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

Sound Bites

"It's not just an email list anymore."
"We need to help raise up women leaders."
"Customization is a growing trend."

πŸ“½οΈ Watch on You...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Stephanie Bricken about her foray into creating a Non-Alcoholic Wine Alternative, Seraphim Social Beverage.Β  πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

Seraphim are celestial beings that appear in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature. They are often depicted as having wings and serving as guardians of God's throne.

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🌟✨ Here's ...

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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Julie Milroy, Erica Duecy, Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of 2024 in Part 2! We discuss 2024 Surprises and Outlook for 2025 in Part 2.Β  πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

πŸ“½οΈ Watch on YouTube! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/UmlhEfTYOTU

Beer Distribution is Evolving

  1. Beer Distributors moving into Wine, Spirits, RTD's & Sake Sales
  2. Younger Consumers the base d...
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πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Julie Milroy, Erica Duecy, Caitlyn LuBell and Katharine Jerkens about the Beverage Industry Recap of 2024 in Part 1! Next week we will discuss 2024 Surprises and Outlook for 2025 in Part 2.Β  πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁

πŸ“½οΈ Watch on YouTube! 🎞️ https://youtu.be/nIHS6gXmr_A

I love this conversation. There is so much valuable content in this podcast! I was super stoked to gather these C-Suit...

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πŸ“’Hello Thirsty Thursdays' Peeps!! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚Β  😁 

Happy Holiday Season. Yesterday was ChristmasπŸŽ… and today is the first day of Hanukkah✑️! New Years πŸŽ‡ is just around the corner!πŸ₯‚Β 

I wanted to say thank you to all that were on the podcast and all those we are still in process to get on the podcast!

I reflect on a personally tough year, despite it being the YEAR OF THE DRAGONπŸ‰Β  of whi...

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