Is This Seat Taken

In this week's episode, we sit down with Sue of Ranchera Familia, a CBD farm in California, to discuss her path and how she got to where she is now. We also get nerdy with all things CBD & cannabis. Do terpenes matter more than the type of strain it is? What was the hardest part about starting out in the cannabis industry? Tune in to find out!

In this week's episode we sit down with Complexion to discuss the importance of mental health, our shared love of cats, and future beats. Why is discussing mental health on The Future Beats Show important? How did he get started as a DJ? What's in store for The Future Beats Show? Tune in to find out.

On this week's episode we take a look at cannabis, and the racism tied up in this country's prohibition of the plant. Folks, primarily Black and brown folks, are locked up for petty weed "crimes" while white men profit off of it. When will we see true legalization? When will we see justice?

In this week's episode, we discuss how moving around as a military kid impacts your worldview, and the gratification of sharing food and culture with EllaLouise Bailey. She shares her story of defying familial expectations and following her passion of cooking. How did she start out in the industry? What are her hopes for the future? Tune in to find out.

In this week's episode we discuss accountability vs cancel culture with Molly Pachay of the CHAAD Project (Chicago Hospitality Accountable Actions Database). Why is accountability important and how is it lacking in the hospitality industry and beyond? Why is cancel culture not helpful and when is it appropriate to use? 

For the re-launch of ITST, we hired a producer! It only seemed right to give Isabella Eliopulos a proper introduction. We're so happy to be working with her and are very excited to see how we all grow. How did she get into producing? What are her likes and dislikes? Tune in to find out.

ITST is back! On this very special re-launch episode, we dive into interracial dating and the ups and downs that come with it. Why does interracial dating fail? How do white parents fail their mixed children? How can we all do better? 

Things never go to plan....especially in this day and age. How do we pivot? How do we become malleable? How do we keep our happiness?

Taureans- The good, the bad and the ugly. What are our characteristics? What do we love? What are the negative traits?

We're about a month into quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. How are we coping with this new way of life? How are we changing the way we used to live? How are we staying happy? Tune in to listen to some sound advice from your host Ali.

The world is a wild place right now. To make light of it all, your host Ali G wanted to make ya'll laugh. Listen as she explores different conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19.  Disclaimer: In know way are these conspiracy theories true.

Valeria Taylor is the owner of Loba Pastry + Coffee, an immigrant from Mexico and a social justice advocate. In this episode we discuss her career, the core values of Loba and being an immigrant. 

Stephanie Skora is the author of "Girl, I Guess" (a progressive voters guide based in cook county), the associate executive director for Brave Space Alliance and a Palestinian solidarity activist. In this episode we discuss how "Girl, I Guess" was started, the 2020 election and how simply living as a transgender Jewish womxn is political.

Damiane is a PR Specialist, pladdy and owner of @NOTAPLANTSHOP. In this episode we discuss how he got into plants, why holding, creating and taking space as a black person is important in the plant world and how his work as a plant shop owner relates to hospitality.

Kisira is a hospitality professional, anthropologist and content creator for Radical Exchange. In this episode we talk about historical context and the consumption of different cultures.

Alyssa is a dancer, choreographer and arts administrator. In this episode we discuss her work and experience as a dancer, The Fly Honey's show and creating more space for black women and POC's.

Bradshaw Wish is a queer full time yoga teacher. On this episode we talk about his yoga teaching journey, getting paid appropriately within the yoga industry, being queer and non-monogamy. 

Ellie is a fashionista and plant mom. Robbie is a queer project manager for Vitae Tea. Both of them are flight attendants. On this episode we discuss how being a flight attendant is the ultimate form of hospitality, burnout and sexual harassment within that side of the industry.

Lex Wright is a queer spirit consultant and brand ambassador. On this episode we discuss her path to sobriety, the change with her relationship to alcohol and her work with various spirit companies. 

Raeghn Draper is a student, hospitality professional, writer and activist. In this episode we discuss black hair within the industry, why it's important to accept different hairstyles and Raeghn's recent directing project. 

Ali G is the host of "Is This Seat Taken?", a hospitality professional, yoga instructor, intersectional feminist, retired circus artist and sneaker head. In this episode she introduces herself and talks all about non-monogamous relationships.

Jasmine is a hospitality professional, mom and a Gemini queen. In this episode we discuss identity politics, being a mom in the industry, why having a hoe phase is important, and how we imbibed while underage. 

Trista Baker is an industry veteran and founder of Restaurant Culture Association. In this episode we talk about how RCA is changing the culture of sexual harassment within bars and restaurants, why consent is important and even dive into conspiracy theories.

Kyra Jones is an actress, screenwriter, sexual violence educator and advocate and veteran of the service industry. In this episode, we discuss her web series: "The Right Swipe", holding space for people of marginalized identities in the film industry, the importance of consent and why she got out of the service industry.