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Welcome to Ashes with Ash; a storytelling podcast from your tobacconist community bringing you stories of life behind the cigar. Join me on this adventure to find the coolest cigar lounges, smoke some lovely cigars and seek out the most incredible stories from our cigar lounge friends, owners and customers. Let’s tap into these untold stories with a little smoke & ash. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asheswithash/support

59 - Fifty Shades of Smoke by Arlene Becton
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  • 59 - Fifty Shades of Smoke by Arlene Becton

    Welcome back, cigar aficionados and story lovers, to another captivating episode of Ashes with Ash! I'm your host, Ash, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have you all here with me today.

    In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us – the wonderful Arlene. She's not only here to share her own inspiring journey but also the remarkable stories of those who have shaped her life (like her superhero mom and military hero, dad) and the vibrant world of the cigar industry: (from her husband, to the Fuente family, to Nick Perdomo and how his tour of Perdomo factory in Nicaragua sparked a learning desire in Arlene!)

    As we dive into Arlene's narrative, get ready to be enthralled by tales of resilience, passion, and the power of connections. Through her experiences, we'll discover how the cigar industry can be a medium for personal growth and meaningful relationships.

    But wait, there's more! I’m excited to introduce a brand-new segment to the Ashes with Ash Podcast. It's time to shine a spotlight on incredible women's stories from both history and present day. Their achievements, triumphs, and contributions will leave you in awe and inspired.

    Today, I am sharing the story of Zenzile Miriam Makeba -South African singer, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activists!

    So, sit back, relax, and get ready to embark on a journey of exploration, empowerment, and enlightenment. As always, your support means the world to me, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.

    Without further ado, let's jump right into the stories of Arlene and the amazing women who have left their mark on history and continue to do so today.



    Connect wit Arlene!

    https://www.facebook.com/arlene.becton

    https://www.instagram.com/fiftyshadesofsmoke


    Learn more about Makeba!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Makeba

    Listen to the song Makeba by Jain!

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makeba_(song)


    #makeba #jain #fuente #perdomo #women #storytelling

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    Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 1h 31min
  • 58 - Sisters of the Leaf Global Movement in NYC

    More show notes to come for links to everyone's social media pages to follow for the best content and updates for our community!


    https://www.sotlglobalmovement.com/



    #sotl #sotlglobalmovement #cigars #sotlmafia #sotllove #barclayrex #nyc #botl #love #passion #cigars #cigaraficianado #cigarpassionista #detrasstory

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    Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 32min
  • 57 - Bree Micole - Musician, Mixologist, Psychologist, Tobacconist

    Instagram: @breemicole


    Welcome back to another episode of Ashes with Ash! Today Bree is joining us to tell us of her many journeys in the world of music, psychology, mixology and cigars! 


    I hope you all enjoy!


    And everyone LISTEN UP! Because time is running out! Pap’s Cigar Company’s 5 year anniversary is this month and we are celebrating THIS THURSDAY May 11th 6pm-10pm at the Sedgefield barn in Forest, Virginia. Fransisco Almonte from DBL cigars is going to be there rolling for us, we’re having the best cuban food (and anyone that knows a Paps event, knows its my dad and step moms food - so if you know, YOU KNOW, its the best food you’ll have all year) we’re also going to have beverages and special raffles, the grand prize being a 6 month membership to Paps’ Sanctuary - the 24 hours private lounge for you to access and enjoy at ANY time, as well as a $250 gift card to Hilton Properties. Come join us at the beautiful farm, in the gorgeous newly built event barn for some great fun, excellent cigars and of course, the best people you can possibly meet. Tickets are $20 - call now to reserve your spot! 


    See you there and I’ll talk to you soon!

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    Sun, 07 May 2023 - 50min
  • 56 - Evan's Movie & Cigar Recommendations

    Welcome back everybody! Joining us today is Evan, a tobacconist at Paps Cigar Company and a huge movie buff is here to talk all things cigars, movies, TV shows and more! Be sure to check out his articles at 

    fandomwire.com - Barry Buzzkill

    Facebook/animated times or instagram @animated times

    I hope you all enjoy!


    Romance: 

    Blue is the warmest color

    A porch of a lady on fire 

    Breakfast at Tiffanys

    Blue Valentine

    Ghost 

    Dirty Dancing 


    Movies to make you cry: 

    Boy in the striped pajamas

    Come and See (Russian film)

    Precious

    Click


    Comedy:

    Talladega Nights 

    Wedding Crashers

    Airplane

    Blazing Saddles

    Young Frankenstine

    Friday

    Rush Hour Trilogy

    Chocolate Thunder

    Nutty Professor

    Mr. Deeds


    TV shows:

    Danger 5

    Sharp Objects

    Wednesday

    Game of Thrones

    You

    Bloodline

    Boardwalk Empire

    Sopranos


    Action:

    Kill Bill 1 + 2 (or any Quentin Tarantino Movies)

    Commando

    Predator

    John Wick films

    Anything with Jet Lee

    Mortal Combat (cheesy) 


    Throwback kids shows:

    Lion King

    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Fivel Goes West

    Oliver and Company 

    Scamper

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    Sun, 26 Mar 2023 - 2h 00min
  • 55 - Joseph Watts

    The super fun loving cigar guy Joseph Watts is here today to tell us his incredible stories of how he got into smoking while in the Army and how he managed switching up his career paths after retiring from the infantry after 20 years, from working in a distillery, to going to motorcycle mechanics school, to working in a cigar lounge! Joesphs stories and outlook on his time in the infantry and his journey navigating life outside of the army and the bond that cigars have given him is truly inspirational. I can’t wait for you all to hear this one! I hope you all enjoy!


    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008773531945

    Instagram: @cigarchaeologist



    If you'd like to support this podcast for our cigar lovers community to bring their stories to light and learn more about the most interesting people in the world.. click the link below!

    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asheswithash/support

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    Sun, 19 Mar 2023 - 59min
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