The Post Shift Podcast with Shawn Soole20 Jun 2025

Mr Lyan on Creativity, Concept Bars, and Staying Ahead of the Curve

In this captivating episode—the celebrated Mr Lyan (Ryan Chetiyawardana) joins Shawn Soole for a deep dive into concept bars, creative reinvention, and the future of cocktail culture. From expansion to storytelling, this episode is a masterclass in pushing boundaries while remaining true to your creative core.

What You’ll Learn

• How Ryan built his identity and brand as Mr Lyan, blending hospitality with innovation.

• The art of creating concept bars that are experiences, not just drinks.

• Balancing design, storytelling, and guest emotion to stay ahead of cultural shifts.

• Insights into expansion—moving ideas across geographies and platforms.

• Shawn and Mr Lyan navigate an engaging live Q\&A on concept ideation, creative leadership, and more.

Timestamp Highlights (Approximate)

• 00:02:30 – Ryan’s journey to becoming Mr Lyan: inspiration and vision

• 00:14:00 – Designing concept bars that provoke emotion and memory

• 00:28:00 – Expanding a brand—challenges, lessons, and opportunities

• 00:42:00 – Live Q&A: ideation, cultural trends, and staying creative

• 00:58:00+ – What’s next in the curated world of experience-driven bars

Who It’s For

Bar operators, mixologists, creative directors, and hospitality innovators looking to explore how concept, emotion, and brand intersect in forward-thinking cocktail environments.

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