• E17 - Mixology & Margaritas

  • Aug 12 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
  • Podcast

E17 - Mixology & Margaritas

  • Summary

  • Mixology, Migration, and Margarita Magic: Sushmita Malakar Shares Her Journey

    In this episode of The Hustlers Podcast, host Jai Desai sits down with Sushmita Malakar, a talented mixologist based in Austin, Texas. Sushmita delves into her transition from a data scientist in India to a full-time mixologist in the U.S. She provides insights into her journey, including attending the New York Bartending School and curating unique cocktails for various events. The episode covers a variety of topics such as the art of mixology, building a network as an immigrant, engaging with clients, working with alcohol brands, and useful tips for budding mixologists. Sushmita also shares fun anecdotes from her events, cultural differences in drink preferences, and practical advice on how to avoid and cure hangovers.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:07 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Insights

    00:43 Mixology and Client Preferences

    01:36 Guest Introduction: Sushmita Malakar

    02:39 Sushmita's Journey into Mixology

    05:18 Building a Career in Mixology

    13:42 Networking and Client Acquisition

    18:33 Working with Brands and Content Creation

    28:48 Event Types and Pricing Strategies

    32:21 Growing on Instagram

    34:49 Finding Your Niche in Content Creation

    36:22 Earnings and Workload of a Mixologist

    38:28 Personality Traits for Success in Mixology

    44:47 Cultural Insights and Mixology

    49:32 Challenges and Realities of Being a Mixologist

    56:52 Rapid Fire Round: Fun and Favorites

    01:03:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

    Contact Sushmita Malakar:

    Hire Sushmita: https://www.sushmitamalakar.com/cheers

    Website: https://www.sushmitamalakar.com/link-in-bio

    Instagram: @sushmitamalakar


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