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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