Each week, Leticia mixes up a custom drink for her guest — a bartender, chef, server, manager, or nightlife insider — and gets them to spill their wildest, rawest, and most unfiltered stories from the hospitality industry. From insane customer encounters and workplace drama to scandalous hookups and heartfelt moments, nothing is off-limits once the drinks start flowing. If you’ve ever worked in the service industry — or just love hearing the juicy, behind-the-scenes secrets of bar and restaurant life — this podcast is your new guilty pleasure.
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Each week, Leticia mixes up a custom drink for her guest — a bartender, chef, server, manager, or nightlife insider — and gets them to spill their wildest, rawest, and most unfiltered stories from the hospitality industry. From insane customer encounters and workplace drama to scandalous hookups and heartfelt moments, nothing is off-limits once the drinks start flowing. If you’ve ever worked in the service industry — or just love hearing the juicy, behind-the-scenes secrets of bar and restaurant life — this podcast is your new guilty pleasure.
Manipulation, Misconduct & The price of Speaking Up At The Workplace
Sips & Secrets with Leticia Duarte
50 minutes
3 weeks ago
Manipulation, Misconduct & The price of Speaking Up At The Workplace
In this episode, we dive into manipulation, misconduct, and the price of speaking up — the uncomfortable realities that so many face in the restaurant industry and beyond. From bosses who abuse their power to the fear of being labeled “difficult” just for standing your ground, Leticia shares the emotional toll that comes with staying honest in environments built on control. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, taken advantage of, or punished for doing the right thing. Because your story — and your voice — still matter.
What we’re sipping on:
– Recognizing manipulation & toxic leadership
– The fine line between loyalty and exploitation
– Speaking up in the workplace (and what it can cost you)
– Rebuilding your confidence after misconduct
– Turning pain into purpose
#RestaurantIndustry #HospitalityLife #ToxicWorkplace #Manipulation #Misconduct #SpeakingUp #RestaurantPodcast #WorkplaceDrama #RestaurantStories #RestaurantCulture #RealTalk #WorkplaceTruths
Where to find G!
Instagram: @GabrielleCacciola
TikTok: @Gabriellesworld.com
Connect with Leticia Duarte:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sipssecrets.w.let
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Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sips-secrets-with-leticia-duarte/id1828236650
Timestamps:
00:00 Gabriella’s Story Begins: Toxic Restaurant Secrets Exposed
03:00 First Restaurant Jobs: Red Flags & Early Exploitation
10:00 Tip Pooling Scandals & Workplace Manipulation
16:00 Standing Up to Harassment in the Hospitality Industry
22:00 Abuse, Power Dynamics & Zero Accountability
28:00 Therapy, Healing & When Abusers Try to Apologize
33:00 Finding Strength: Martial Arts, Mental Health & Recovery
40:00 Blue Hair, Identity & Building a Brand Through Truth
46:00 From Trauma to Purpose: Speaking Out & Inspiring Others
49:00 Final Reflections, Advice & Where to Follow Gabriella
Sips & Secrets with Leticia Duarte
Each week, Leticia mixes up a custom drink for her guest — a bartender, chef, server, manager, or nightlife insider — and gets them to spill their wildest, rawest, and most unfiltered stories from the hospitality industry. From insane customer encounters and workplace drama to scandalous hookups and heartfelt moments, nothing is off-limits once the drinks start flowing. If you’ve ever worked in the service industry — or just love hearing the juicy, behind-the-scenes secrets of bar and restaurant life — this podcast is your new guilty pleasure.
