WE ARE BACK! 

After a long year and a half, Above the Mug is back and better than ever. On our first episode back, we have Connor Johnstone- the co-owner and illustrator at Quite Alright, a design studio here in Welland. He and QA are responsible for some amazing design work, including the Black Sheep rebrand! We dive into everything art, music, and paying your dues!

quitealright.ca
@quitealright

Ep #42 Connor Johnstone- Illustrator & Owner of Quite Alright

Sarah Godfrey is responsible for some of the coolest art on the Gram! She is also the author of 2 books, a marketer, and all around special person. 

@thelakeofspring
https://www.thelakeofspring.com/

Ep #43 Sarah Godfrey - Author, Artist & Marketer

Above the Mug is a podcast that highlights people who's passions drive their life. I'm Lucas Spinosa, and I own a coffee shop. Everyday, I meet dozens of interesting people and today I sit down with one of them to inspire you to live your life passion-forward. 

Tune in every week for a new podcast featuring a new inspiring guest each time.

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Joe Gonzalez is a successful realtor, content creator, and all around great dude. Joe is also the host of "Must See Monday's" and more recently is hosting a web series to find the best "Gold Medal" burger in the entire world.

www.joegonzalez.ca

Episode #1 w Joe Gonzalez

Mike Farkas is a world class photographer, and the owner of the hungriest photography company in Niagara, G3 Designs. Check out their work right here:

www.g3designsphotography.com
@g3designs905

Ep. #2 Mike Farkas

Martha J. Lockwood is the Rev. at Central United Church in Welland, a former Fort Erie city councillor, and a human rights activist. Today she sits down with Lucas to talk about God, Politics, Humanity, and Sexuality. Find out more about her and her congregation here:

www.centralunitedchurch.org

Ep. #3 Martha J Lockwood

Annika is a seasoned musician and entrepreneur that is 1/2 the face of the band Leaving Thomas. Spencer is also a seasoned musician, drummer for Leaving Thomas, and Juno award winning producer! Lucas sits down with them to find out how they got into music and how they achieve their goals.

Leaving Thomas:
https://leavingthomas.com

Spencer Cheyne:
http://www.spencercheyne.com/discography

Ep. #5 Leaving Thomas' Annika & Spencer Cheyne

Michelle is an empowerment coach, consultant, mother, and owner of Empowered. We talk business, the important of mindset, and prioritizing. To find out more about Michelle's business: 
www.livempowered.ca

Ep. #6 w Michelle Grocholsky

David Nordquist is an actor, creator, author, and most notibly, the owner of MiniWar Gaming (MWG) which creates content for over 300,000 subscribers on YouTube & other platforms. Today, I sit down with David to find out how he went from cutting grass, to opening a 10,000+ sq/ft studio.

https://www.miniwargaming.com

Ep. #8 w David Nordquist

Carrie is a top-notch tattoo artist, Simpsons enthusiast, and is the owner of Hand & Dagger. Today she sits down with me to chat about Art in 2019, Demons, and the power of a positive mind!

Find more at:
@hand_and_dagger_studio

Ep. #9 w Carrie Warner

Tanya Carl is an activist, newcomer advocate, mother of 2, and teacher at Welland Centennial High School. We sit down to talk about human trafficking, faith, and leadership.

Ep. #10 w Tanya Carl

Ryen is an interesting cat! He is a musician, activist, DJ, and all around solid dude. This week he and I sit down to talk about weddings, booze, and showering.

More here:
DJRyen.com
recoverydayniagara.com

Ep. #11 w Ryen Brousseau

Michael is an incredible individual. Mike has PDD NOS a form of autism which has made him unable to read or write, despite this, he spent 5 years using speech to text technology to write his first book "Can't Read, Can't Write, Here's My Book". Today I sit down with Michael and his father Marcel to talk about school, Ellen Degeneres, and touring the country. More here:

heresmybook.com

Ep. #12 w Michael & Marcel Jacques

Episode 13 of Above the Mug is with none other than my friend, artist, Niagara College Art teacher James Gielfeldt. He and I sit down to talk about everything from Vikings to life drawing.

More here:
https://gielfeldt.wixsite.com/studio207

Ep. #13 James Gielfeldt

Stefanie is a globetrotter with a heart of gold. She is a consultant, specializes in HIV, and is a PHD candidate. We talk about everything from disease to TED talks.

Ep. #14 w Stefanie Dringus

Holly Treddenick is one incredibly rounded individual! She's an artist, dancer, producer, choreographer, and an activist! Today we sit down to talk about everything from the circus to breast-feeding! 

femmedufeu.com

Ep. #16 Holly Treddenick

David Green is a comedian, radio host, and now television personaility. Today we sit down to talk about everything from hecklers to killing flies.

https://www.davidgreencomedy.com

Ep. #17 David Green

Ross Macfarlan is not only an outstanding gentleman but also a commercial litigation lawyer, and the President of Les Marmiton International! Join us for this awesome conversation about food, law, and Montreal?

Ep #19 Ross Macfarlane

Mark Carl is an incredible person. You may remember an earlier episode of Above the Mug with his wife Tanya Carl. Mark is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Niagara, a former 2 term Welland city councillor, and former Executive Director of the Hope Centre.

Ep. #21 Mark Carl

WE ARE SO EXCITED to have the one and only Sam Baio, founder of Socks for Change & Boathouse, as well as, the founder and former CEO of West 49. Sam has dedicated his life to helping and empowering kids, and the less fortunate. The kicker, he lives in Niagara!

socksforchange.ca

Ep #23 Sam Baio (Founder & Former CEO of West 49/ Founder Socks for Change)

Our guest this week is none other than Lynn Nicholls! Lynn is a world-class intuition expert, (formally psychic medium). She has been working solely in this field for 15 years and has recently started hitting the stage with huge success!

https://www.lynnnicholls.com

Ep. #25 Lynn Nicholls

Mark Picone is a world class chef, business owner, chef-professor, and the list goes on! He has travelled the world learning and building on his craft. On top of all this he has also received some of the greatest culinary awards in Canada, and, has also appeared on the Food Network. 

ChefMarkPicone.com

Ep. #26 Chef. Mark Picone

Mark Lalama is a beast behind the keys, a singer-songwriter, producer, and was also a pianist on Canadian Idol. Today he and I sit down to talk about making it in the business, and how there is no perfection without practice. 

http://marklalama.com

Ep #27 Mark Lalama

Matt Guarasci is not only a musician but a magician, agent, social media guru, and an event planner. Matt is known for doing a bit of everything and is making a good living doing it! 

Check out his company:
www.invittco.com

Ep. #28 Matt Anthony (Guarasci)

Natalie Proulx is a seriously interesting person. Her and I share a passion for good coffee and conversations about death. She is a Thanatologist, Bereavement Educator, and founder of Facing the Sun.

facingthesun.life

Ep #29 Natalie Proulx

Conrad Davies is a hell-of-a-fellow! He is the GM of Breakwall Brewing Company, a Real Estate agent with Royal LePAGE, and a former power lifting coach for Team Canada!

https://www.breakwallbrewery.com

Ep. #30 Conrad Davies

Chris Illich is a real community hero. He is the founder and owner of "The Sound", a monthly arts & culture newspaper, that features live music calendars, local food reviews, and much more!

https://thesound.rocks/

Ep. #31 Chris Illich

HERE IT IS! My biological broski Zac Spinosa is the founder and owner of Forge Fitness, a personal training facility in Welland On. He is a trainer and coach for the most elite of athletes, and also to those who have the desire to make significant life changes. His goal is not only physical, but also mental and emotional fitness. 

In this episode you get 2 PODCASTS IN 1! This nearly 1 hour special is presented in 2 parts.

forgefitness.ca
@forgefitnesswelland

Ep. #32 Zac Spinosa (EXCLUSIVE 2-in-1)

STAY THE F HOME! 

In this short Episode/ Update, Lucas lets you know what the future of Above The Mug holds. Things are going to change but when it rains you can either moan about getting soaked, or grab an umbrella. We are all about creating solutions, using positivity, and getting ahead of the curve (or in this instance; flatten it). We have a challenge to ourselves and YOU in this episode of ATM! #staytheFhome #ATMpod

Amazing Past Episodes:
AboveTheMug.com

Links to credible sources on COVID-19:
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE- March 26th

Last week I challenged myself to start learning Spanish and read 2 books a month. This week I give you an update, and also, tell you about my new addiction to Animal Crossing...

Past Episodes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/above-the-mug-podcast/id1468315887

If you have questions for past guests, or myself, email me & i'll be happy to answer next Sunday:
lucas@blacksheeplounge.ca

C-19 #2- Spanish, Animal Crossing, & Inspiration!

OUR FIRST EPISODE since covid! #36 features none other than Ryan Skursky, cinematographer extraordinaire!

skurskyproductions.ca
@skurskyproductions

Ep #36 Ryan Skursky- Cinematographer @ Skursky Productions

Heather Kent has an amazing story to share! We talk about how Cancer, Covid, & a Child didn't stop her from pursuing her ambitions of being the owner of Feeder Flower Farm!

AbovetheMug.com
@feederflowerfarm

Ep. #37 Heather Kent- Feeder Flower Farm

Natalie Caruso is a Hair Stylist, & owner of Little Shop of Beauty. She has created a safe space for her clients and sheds light on what it's like to start a business so young in life!
AbovetheMug.com

@littleshopofbeauty.niagara
@natcaruso

Ep #38 Natalie Caruso- Little Shop of Beauty

Alexander Mills does so many things; but you probably know him as a leading Coffee Blogger on Instagram. On Ep. #39, we dive into how this pastor/ media expert/ foster parent/ coffee blogger does it all, and so well!
AbovetheMug.com 

@Alexander.Mills

Ep #39 Alexander Mills- Coffee Blogger & Media Expert

After a long 6 months, we are BACK! Covid-19 is a pain in the ass, but you already know that.. On September 6th, we are back to our weekly Sunday routine! 

AbovetheMug.com

WE ARE BACK! Above the Mug Podcast

Corey Hamilton is a carpenter, motorcycle enthusiast, and owner/ operator of Weekend Culture. On Episode #40, we talk about mental health, trades, and vintage bikes!
AbovetheMug.com

@weekendcultureco
@c_e_ham

Ep #40 Corey Hamilton- Weekend Culture

Emily Denney opened my eyes to a different way of educating. After travelling to Asia, & falling in love, she came back and changed her life!

AbovetheMug.com

Ep #41 Emily Denney- Private School Teacher

Above the mug is a weekly podcast hosted by Welland cafe owner, & community enthusiast Lucas Spinosa. Each podcast features Lucas casually interviewing locals who have made a living doing what they love, in order to help inspire others to do the same.

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