Drinks with Marc - Two Scottish Gins

Botanical Trails

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms.

My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast.
For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails

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Drinks with Marc - Two Scottish Gins

Botanical Trails

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MP3•Episode hjem

Come for the gin, and stick around to hear about Marc filming a documentary in Cuba 🎙

Cheers!!

This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms.

33 episoder

#Lifestyle #Brian Heeter #Gin #Botanical #Juniper #Distillery #London Dry #Old Tom #Spirit

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Toe Squished Grapes returns to host another holiday episode/season finale 1:06:09

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Wake the kids, call the neighbors - Toe Squished Grapes is back to cap our 2024 season with a special holiday episode. However, instead of wine this year, they are exploring non-alcohol options for the holidays, with not one, not two, but three beverages for us try. In this jam packed episode we cover the new drink concocted by Molly - the Lemon Drip, sneak in a little football talk, try to figure out if it is an adaptogen or adopt a gin, discuss gift ideas for kids, tackle some Christmas movie trivia, and share three special Off The Beaten Path topics. They packed a ton into this episode. Come for the non-alcohol options, and stick around to hear us debate an issue that continues to divide our country - is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not? Oh, and we even sneak in a little show and tell 🎙 My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Brian (once again) - Two Spanish Gins 59:13

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In our second to the last episode of the season, our fan favorite Brian Place joins us for a third time to enjoy two amazing gins from Spain. As we savor the flavor of our beverages we chat about his trip to Spain from a few years ago, including the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, discuss exactly what paella is, and share two great Off The Beaten Path topics. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear about Brian met someone directly linked to one of our OTBP topics 🎙 Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Steve - Two Navy Strength Gins 1:00:42

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As we approach the end of 2024 and look to wrap up season 2, we have three more episodes to release, starting with my buddy Steve joining me for episode 9. In this episode we try a couple of Navy Strength gins. While enjoying these high octane drinks, we discuss how the term Navy Strength came about, Steve’s trip to Krakow, Poland, and my adventure in picking up his kids in the school pick-up line. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear about Steve’s love of a good Old Fashion and a Voocaray, and how we question how single CD's never really caught on. 🎙 Cheers!! This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Rishi - Two gins from the UK 54:14

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My guest for our latest episode has had quite a hand in shaping the selection of gins that we have tasted on the show. Rishi, from Rishi’s International Beverage in Grand Rapids, is our guest for this episode. And while enjoying two tasty gins from the UK, we discuss his journey of starting his own bottle shop and how tastes have impacted the growth of his business over the years. We also talk about how his customers are now searching more for quality over quantity, and his enjoyment of being able to influence the palates of his customers. And he has certainly influenced mine, with this episode marking 7 different gin recommendations being featured on the podcast. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear Rishi’s very unique Off The Beaten Path topic 🎙 Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Marc - Two Scottish Gins 57:12

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In our latest episode, my cousin Marc joins us as we enjoy two delicious gins from Scotland. Throughout the episode, we learn about some of the very cool places that Marc has had a chance to visit - including Wales, England, Cuba and New Zealand. And in Off The Beaten Path, Marc adds a new category to my favorite segment. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear about Marc filming a documentary in Cuba 🎙 Cheers!! This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with the Outlaws - Two gins from South Carolina 1:10:54

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For our latest episode, my guests are affectionately known as “The Outlaws” - Beth Jester, Andy King and Alyssa Jester. They are also my cousin-in-laws. And in this episode, we try a couple of gins that I picked up while visiting my cousins in South Carolina. And as we try these new gins, we talk about the annual documentation of showing who married up, nicknames that we might be able to use for Alyssa, how to avoid conversations at work, and drugs we never tried. Come for the gin, and enjoy the debut of our new trivia questions🎙 Cheers!! This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Todd - Two gins from Detroit 53:44

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My cousin Todd joins us as we try two gins from Detroit, the Arsenal of Democracy as it was known during the Second World War. While sipping the gins, we talk about the Detroit Lions and their new uniforms, how Todd is related to those who resemble Aaron Rodgers and John Elway, his podcast - “Saturday at Seven”, and we go through our final rounds of gin trivia. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear how Todd teaches us how to make smoked ice 🎙 Cheers!! This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Adam - Two Gins from Far Away Places 1:03:21

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My cousin-in-law Adam joins us as we try two gins from far away places. During our enjoyment of the gins, we chat about Adam’s love of Disney, whether or not Goofy is a dog, my first exposure to Mr. Bill on Saturday Night Live, a trip to Alaska, and Adam’s experience of being a pilot. We also follow up on a question about Daffy, the Goddess of Gin. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear how Adam subtly sneaks in two topics for Off The Beaten Path 🎙 Cheers!! This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Drew (again) - French Gins & the conclusion of the Rhine River Chronicles 58:36

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Drew joins us again to try two French gins as we conclude the Rhine River Chronicles. While enjoying these gins and putting a wrap on this three-part series, Drew and I discuss if I can actually taste lavender, how he went to Euro Disney at perhaps not the greatest time, why there are pumpkins in Slovenia, his fear and basic avoidance of deep water and nostalgia for some of our favorite comedy movies. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear his interesting Off The Beaten Path topic 🎙️ Cheers!! This episode can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms. My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks (again) with Greg - Two more gins from his trip to England 59:07

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Our old friend Greg is back to join us again as we look to try two more of the gins that he brought back for the show from his trip to England last year. As we try our first ever gin from Sicily and another from CBA Gin, we celebrate Greg being the first guest to have an episode hit 100 downloads, talk about his return as head coach of Tulip City United for a third season, suffer through him teasing me about my jeans and ankles and hear how in his opinion I might not be the best personal chef. We also touch base on my career as a delivery driver and some shenanigans from high school. Come for the gin, and stick around for the laughs and how I managed to stay alive in my first job after high school 🎙️ Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Maki - Dutch Gins (aka Part Two of the Rhine River Chronicles) 52:13

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We are incredibly excited to kick off season 2 with a very special guest - my Mom, aka “Maki”. In the kickoff episode to the season, we pick back up with the Rhine River Chronicles, and in this second installment of the series we try a pair of Dutch Gins. As we give these two gins a try, we chat about our river cruise this past fall, my mom’s favorite international trip, and I share an old family favorite for my Off The Beaten Path selection. Come for the gin, and stick around to learn the origin of the phrase “Dutch Courage" 🎙️ Cheers!! My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Toe Squished Grapes hosts the season finale 1:14:01

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In a holiday themed episode, the lovely ladies of Toe Squished Grapes are back to help me put a bow on the first season. Kelly brings two wines for us to try and has the patience of a saint while dealing with the snarky comments from the peanut gallery. She also utilizes her bible - “Wine for Normal People” to teach us a bit more about the regions these two wines come from. As we enjoy the wines, Molly leads our discussion around holiday gift ideas, Christmas traditions, and her love of rabbits. And it ends up that Kelly loves rabbits as well, but in a slightly different way. Come for the wine, and stick around to hear the three holiday themed selections for Off The Beaten Path 🎙️🍷🍷🍷 🎄 My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Jamie - Blue Gins 1:04:00

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What do you get when you combine a former intern, an AI questionnaire and the Pink Panther? You end up with episode 21 with Jamie Belt as our guest. During the episode we sample two blue gin and discuss how robots are now screening your resume, the proper way to prepare a pop-tart, and how seeking a large coffee in Europe might be a search in vain. Come for the gin, and stick around to hear if Malibu Barbie is the best name to give your daughter 🎙️🍸🍸 My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks (again) with Brian - German Gins (aka Part One of the Rhine River Chronicles) 55:32

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Episode 20 is the first of our Rhine River Chronicle series, which is a three part series that will stretch into the beginning of season 2. On this episode, our old friend Brian Place joins us again as we try two gins from Germany that I picked up on a recent river cruise up the Rhine River. As we try these two local products of Speyer, Germany, we discuss our experiences on separate Viking River Cruises, have Brian push for a corporate sponsor for the podcast, and get our first ever Bar Bathroom story (though it technically does not take place in a bar - but hey, it's a start). Come for the gin, and stick around to hear as usual Brian abuse his privilege during Off The Beaten Path 🎙️🍸🍸 Episode 20 can be found at: https://botanicaltrails.buzzsprout.com , as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and other platforms My thanks to Darin VanderMolen for helping to produce this podcast. For questions, comments, or to suggest a new gin to try, feel free to send us a message on our Instagram account: @thebotanicaltrails…

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Drinks with Lori - More Italian Gins 56:28

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