Movers and Shakers is the podcast about people and ideas that are changing the beverage landscape. Hosted by mixologist and Swig + Swallow Founder, April Wachtel, this podcast examines stories from innovators and thought leaders throughout the beverage ecosystem.
Movers and Shakers with April Wachtel
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Movers and Shakers is the podcast about people and ideas that are changing the beverage landscape. Hosted by mixologist and Swig + Swallow Founder, April Wachtel, this podcast examines stories from innovators and thought leaders throughout the beverage ecosystem.
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October 31, 2025
Celia Waddington from Ignite Creative Services
<p>Hey hey Movers and Shakers, it's your host April Wachtel, and I'm thrilled to bring you another inspiring episode of Movers and Shakers.</p> <p>Today, I sit down with Celia Waddington, the creative force behind Ignite Creative Services. Celia's journey through the world of hospitality and brand building is nothing short of remarkable—her innovative approach has helped shape some of the most memorable experiences in the industry.</p> <p>In this episode, Celia shares her story of founding Ignite Creative Services, the challenges and triumphs of building a creative agency from the ground up, and her insights on what it takes to stand out in a crowded market. We dive into her creative process, her passion for elevating brands, and the lessons she's learned along the way.</p> <p>We also discuss:</p> <ul> <li>The origins and mission of Ignite Creative Services</li> <li>How Celia approaches creative problem-solving for clients</li> <li>Her perspective on leadership, mentorship, and building strong teams</li> <li>The evolving landscape of hospitality and brand experience</li> </ul> <p>It was a pleasure to connect with Celia and hear her unique perspective on creativity and entrepreneurship. Please enjoy my conversation with Celia Waddington.<br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Find Celia:<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li><a title="LinkedIn" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiawaddington/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">On LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href= "https://ignitecs.co">https://ignitecs.co</a><strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong><br /> Find Movers and Shakers:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.moverssshakers.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.moverssshakers.com</span></a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/moverssshakers/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> On Instagram @moverssshakers</span></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find April:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-wachtel-33573121/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On LinkedIn</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aprilwachtel.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.aprilwachtel.com</span></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find Cheeky </strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.cheekycocktails.co">www.cheekycocktails.co</a></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(Enter code MOVERSANDSHAKERS at checkout for 10% off your first order)</span></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cheekycocktails/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On Instagram @cheekycocktails</span></a></li> </ul>
January 31, 2023
Dushan Zaric from Employees Only and Macao Trading Company
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hey 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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re a regular listener and are familiar with our standard format- this isn’t that. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dushan and I hadn’t spoken in about a decade and what started as the pre-interview ended up being the actual interview. For anyone who knows Dushan, it will not surprise you that he broke the format of my podcast, and we love him for it. Without further ado, please enjoy my interview with Dushan Zaric.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the podcast today we discuss:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What we’ve both been up to for the last decade</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dushan’s new Youtube show, 4am Chicken Soup</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dushan’s perspective on avoiding burnout and rediscovering the privilege of being of service to others</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more. It was amazing catching up with Dushan after so many years. Please enjoy my interview with Dushan Zaric.</span></p> <p><br /> <strong>Find Dushan:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.dushanzaric.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.dushanzaric.com</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dushanzaric244"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">4 am Chicken Soup show on Youtube</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/4amchickensoup/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On Instagram: @4amchickensoup</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find Movers and Shakers:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.moverssshakers.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.moverssshakers.com</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moverssshakers/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On Instagram @moverssshakers</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find April:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-wachtel-33573121/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On LinkedIn</span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.aprilwachtel.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.aprilwachtel.com</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find Cheeky </strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.cheekycocktails.co/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.cheekycocktails.co</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enter code MOVERSANDSHAKERS at checkout for 10% off your first order</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cheekycocktails/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> On Instagram @cheekycocktails</span></a></p>
October 26, 2022
Elayne Duff from the Beverage Brand Ambassador Academy
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s interview is with Elayne Duff from the Beverage Brand Ambassador Academy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 academy for Brand Ambassadors. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the podcast today we discuss:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Elayne’s extensive background in beverage </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The origin stories behind Elayne’s various ventures</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What to expect from the Beverage BA curriculum</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">…and so much more.</span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Without further ado, please enjoy my interview with Elayne Duff!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find The</strong> <strong>Beverage Brand Ambassador Academy:</strong></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://beveragebaacademy.teachable.com</span></p> <p><strong>Find Elayne:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On Instagram @duffontherocks</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On Facebook @Elayneduff</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On LinkedIn @ Elayne Duff</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find Movers and Shakers:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.moverssshakers.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.moverssshakers.com</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moverssshakers/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On Instagram @moverssshakers</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find April:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-wachtel-33573121/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">On LinkedIn</span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.aprilwachtel.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.aprilwachtel.com</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Find Cheeky </strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.cheekycocktails.co/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">www.cheekycocktails.co</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enter code MOVERSANDSHAKERS at checkout for 10% off your first order</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cheekycocktails/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> On Instagram @cheekycocktails</span></a></p>
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