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Raissa Meillon, also known as Baï, left her newspaper job to pursue a career and an artistic path in the tiki world — all out of her own home.

Eight years ago, Mr. G and Mrs. S quit full-time jobs to pursue and share their passion for cocktails. Here's what they've learned along the way.

Read how ​Schuyler Hunton's journey has taken him from beer nerd to winner of the Most Imaginative Bartender competition.

With over 17 world championships, Christian Delpech is one of the world's most prolific flair bartenders. He talked to us about flair's rise, fall and return.

Not all brand ambassadors get their start behind the bar. We talked to Tullamore Dew brand ambassador Tim Herlihy about how moved from farming eggs to repping one of the foremost Irish whiskeys.

As a brand ambassador, loving your job means genuinely loving your brand. Find out how Andie Ferman found herself representing a brand that shares her virtues.

Boston booze legend Brother Cleve has had a foot in both the music and bar worlds for decades. Here, he shares what the two can learn from each other.

Jill DeGroff is drawn to the joy and creativity of bartenders, as well as their darker sides. Find out how she captures bar characters in her paintings.

Mirella Amato is one of only 11 certified Master Cicerones in the world. She talked to us about how bartenders can expand their craft beer knowledge.

Nothing solicits opportunity like education, and Privateer Rum head distiller Maggie Campbell knows that firsthand. Find out how education led her to a dream job, and how she continues learning and sharing knowledge.

We sat down with industry mentor Audrey Saunders to ask why she loves educating, what advice she has for young bartenders, and the scoop on her latest project.

Ian Burrell realized there was no go-to person for the category of rum, and he thought, "Why not me?" Learn how he made a career for himself as the world's first global ambassador of rum.

One of the industry's most beloved and influential figures sat down with us to talk about the importance of building relationships behind the bar.

Find out how a penchant for change and an earnest desire to be the best keeps Nick Kokonas inventive — as well as how his partnership with Grant Achatz makes dreams a reality.

We caught up with the multi-talented (and very busy) actress, comedian and Spirited Awards co-host, who is launching a new line of bottled cocktails this fall.