Almost 10 years into this podcasting journey, new interview opportunities and some legends finally make it to the mic. As part of Dia de Los Muertos last year, I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Fortaleza founder Guillermo Sauza. With such a successful career inside and outside of Tequila, where does he find solace in these later chapters of his life? We sip Fortaleza, chat life, and prepared for a big party in the cave.
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Ep 360 – Dani Taylan: A Symbol of Strength
Originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Houston’s Daniela Taylan is at the top of the brand ambassador game. Whether it’s serving mezcal at La Niña Blanca, sharing and educating for Tequila Fortaleza, or tapping into her botanical roots for Condesa Gin, Dani is truly working hard. She’s always happy to offer a pour, share her experiences, and dedicate time to the projects/people that matter. But how does an ex set designing Tennis champ seamlessly become one of the brightest minds in the hospitality industry? We chat horror movies, asking the right questions, work-life balance, and Fortaleza Winter Blend 2024.
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Ep 301 – Khrys Maxwell: It’s Always Tequila Time
Khrys Maxwell is well known in the agave world. His dedication to production transparency, science, and digging into the details is bar none. But many people don’t realize his dedication to music and education help fuel his passions. How’s shutdown life? And where do you go when you’re paving your own road? We chat KISS, teaching, love, and loss.







