Episode 7: Dave Mitton & Nicola Riske
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This week on Episode 7 of Celebrate the Brand Ambassador, I had the pleasure of interviewing Global Whiskey Ambassadors Nicola Riske of Macallan Whisky  & Dave Mitton of Lot 40. These highly experienced Whiskey ambassadors, both of Canadian origin, share similar but very different careers and experiences. ( please note Dave had a bad connection, so I apologies for the audio cutting out here and there when he is speaking) In this episode Dave and Nicola share with us: There career path before becoming a Brand Ambassador Current Trends in Canadian and Single Malts Whisky Challenges of switching from behind the bar to becoming a Brand Ambassador Ways to expand your knowledge and why it important to your career. Asking for what you want so you get the job that suits you. How to keep a balanced life while traveling on the road. Dave reveals details of on-line Canadian Whisky education program that was in development And launched in 2021. It is called the Eh, B, C’s of Canadian Whisky Certification Course!
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