East Van Beer Wife
A podcast celebrating women in beer; always with your host Keshia! Keshia is a beer wife (and mom) living in East Vancouver, BC. She was the previous Brewhouse Manager of Monkey 9 Brewing in Richmond, BC where her partner was also the Head Brewer. Every other Friday we will spend some time getting to know all the amazing women in craft beer!
Episodes
11 episodes
“Beer is a tool to bring people together” (Jesse from North American Craft Maltsters Guild)
On this episode, I spent an afternoon in December virtually chatting with Jesse Bussard! Besides being my first international guest Jesse is also an incredible badass. Jesse is the Executive Director of the North American Craft Maltsters Gui...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:22
“Seethe on the outside” (Andi from Tool Shed Brewing Co.)
On this episode, I spent an afternoon in December virtually chatting with Andi Kowalski from Tool Shed Brewing Co! From the corporate world in banking to the brewing world at Fernie Brewing Company then Tool Shed Brewing Co. - Andi did a com...
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Episode 10
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1:09:47
“Being different is provocative” (Christina from XhAle Brew Co.)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon of the winter solstice virtually chatting with Christina Owczarek from XhAle Brew Co. Christina decided to turn the garbage year 2020 was into something good and start a contract brewing company! Christ...
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Episode 9
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1:00:36
“I am not collateral damage” (Fadwa and an honest conversation about racism in beer)
On this episode, I welcome the very brave and amazing Fadwa Bouziane! Originally from Quebec, Fadwa moved to BC to attend Emily Carr University. While studying to complete her Masters of Fine Arts, Fadwa moved up to Squamish to live and play...
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Episode 8
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1:05:08
“Strong, powerful, badass women out there” (Amanda from Central City/BC Beer Awards)
On this episode, I had a virtual nightcap right before Christmas with Amanda Barry-Butchart from Central City Brewers & Distillers AND from BC Beer Awards! We covered a lot of topics in quite a short period of time and I enjoyed every se...
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Episode 7
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57:48
“Good, nerdy beer conversations” (Tanya from Coast Mountain Brewing)
On this episode, I spent an afternoon in November chatting virtually with Tanya Crocker from Coast Mountain Brewing! From Vet Nurse to Production Manager, Tanya did a complete 180 in her career and I am so glad she did because she is an amaz...
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Episode 6
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52:46
“Equality is diversity” (Molly from Red Truck Beer Company)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon chatting with Molly Graham from Red Truck Beer Company! Besides talking about how much Molly loves the craft beer industry we discussed working with what you got in an industry made by men for men, and ...
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Episode 5
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1:10:04
“Have the backs of marginalized people” (Meghan from Strange Fellows Brewing/Diversity in Brewing)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon virtually chatting with Meghan Fulton from Strange Fellows Brewing and Diversity in Brewing! This whole episode really focuses on the importance of creating diversity and inclusion within the brewing co...
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Episode 4
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52:50
"There is no gender in beer" (Natalia from Container Brewing)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon chatting with Natalia Andrzejczak from Container Brewing! We discussed her thoughts on being a woman in beer and brewing and how the industry can create more equality as well as her Certified Cicerone c...
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Episode 3
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54:32
"The next one you put in my hand” (Natasha from Establishment Brewing)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon virtually chatting with Natasha Peiskar from Establishment Brewing! We discussed her journey into craft beer; starting in Vancouver, BC, and continuing in Calgary, Alberta, her Advanced Cicerone certificat...
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Episode 2
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56:52
"Hustling and growing ever since” (Diana from Callister Brewing)
On this episode, I spent the afternoon chatting with Diana McKenzie from Callister Brewing! We discussed what it’s like to own and brew in East Vancouver, her journey to craft beer and soda, the current state of brewing during COVID-19, real es...
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Episode 1
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49:01