Mariena Mercer Boarini's guest appearances

Mariena Mercer Boarini

Movers and Shakers with April Wachtel

Corporate Entrepreneurs with Sam Bracamontes 

Tony Abou-Ganim

Steve Schneider

Margaux Alvarez

Jim Meehan

Philip Duff

Simon Ford

Charlie O'Donnell

Hugh Thomas

Claire Warner

Ben Branson

Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Effie Panagopoulos

Kleos Mastiha

Shilen Patel

Nick Papanicolaou

OwlTail

in this episode, I am joined by Mariena Mercer Boarini, a Las Vegas legend who has led some of the most impactful beverage programs in our city, and we talked about her industry journey and new venture. I asked: ·      When did you realize your train of thought was more colorful/outside the box?·      What drives you? ·      How do you maintain your creativity and authenticity while providing your employers with what they want? What is Electra? ·      What pushed you to move into the Entrepreneur side? ·      What have been the biggest learnings so far? ·      How do you see Ready to drink/ at-home cocktails help your mission? ·      Will the product be for On-Premise? Or retail/E-commerce as well?In your opinion, what have you learned through your time in our industry, that has prepared you the most to launch your own brand? 

in this episode, I am joined by Mariena Mercer Boarini, a Las Vegas legend who has led some of the most impactful beverage programs in our city, and we talked about her industry journey and new venture.  I asked:  ·      When did you realize your train of thought was more colorful/outside the box?·      What drives you? ·      How do you maintain your creativity and authenticity while providing your employers with what they want? <ul><li>What is Electra? </li></ul>·      What pushed you to move into the Entrepreneur side? ·      What have been the biggest learnings so far? ·      How do you see Ready to drink/ at-home cocktails help your mission? ·      Will the product be for On-Premise? Or retail/E-commerce as well?In your opinion, what have you learned through your time in our industry, that has prepared you the most to launch your own brand?

Helping the World Become a Supertaster with Mariena Mercer Boarini 

Today’s guest is Mariena Mercer Boarini. Mariena is a second generation Las Vegan and a ten year veteran of the industry. Excelling in alchemy, and with a focus on experiential cocktails, Mariena oversees cocktail creation for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Mariena has been featured on The Food Network, Esquire Magazine, Saveur Magazine, Tastemade, and various other media outlets. She has been named “Top Bartender in Las Vegas” and one of the “Top 10 Female Bartenders in the World.” In the episode today we discuss:  The power of yes Balancing creativity and business in a high volume setting Being a mother working in the bar world What Mariena looks for when hiring staff,  …and so much more.  It was such a pleasure having Mariena on the podcast and hope you enjoy the conversation.  Find Mariena: On Facebook On Instagram Mariena.Boarini@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Find the Cosmopolitan: www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Find Movers and Shakers: On Instagram  www.moverssshakers.com Find April: On LinkedIn www.aprilwachtel.com

Today’s guest is Mariena Mercer Boarini. Mariena is a second generation Las Vegan and a ten year veteran of the industry. Excelling in alchemy, and with a focus on experiential cocktails, Mariena oversees cocktail creation for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Mariena has been featured on The Food Network, Esquire Magazine, Saveur Magazine, Tastemade, and various other media outlets. She has been named “Top Bartender in Las Vegas” and one of the “Top 10 Female Bartenders in the World.” In the episode today we discuss: <ol> <li>The power of yes</li> <li>Balancing creativity and business in a high volume setting</li> <li>Being a mother working in the bar world</li> <li>What Mariena looks for when hiring staff,</li> </ol> …and so much more.  It was such a pleasure having Mariena on the podcast and hope you enjoy the conversation.  Find Mariena: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mariena.mercer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariena_the_wanderlush_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a> <a href="mailto:Mariena.Boarini@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com">Mariena.Boarini@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com</a> Find the Cosmopolitan: <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com</a> Find Movers and Shakers: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/moverssshakers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram </a> <a href="http://www.moverssshakers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.moverssshakers.com</a> Find April: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-wachtel-33573121/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a> <a href="http://www.aprilwachtel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilwachtel.com</a>

Mariena Mercer Boarini from the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on the power of yes, balancing creativity and business in a high volume setting, and being a mother in the bar world