Episode 17: Rosemary Woods | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast

In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, host Sean Penhale sits down with Rosemary Woods, co-owner of F&B Hospitality Group, the team behind some of Windsor’s most beloved restaurants — The Grand Cantina, Taloola Cafe, Funky Chow Kitchen, and I Know the Owner Tiki Bar.Originally from Chicago, Rosemary’s journey is anything but ordinary. After nearly 15 years as an architect, she made a bold career pivot into the culinary world — applying her background in design, planning, and problem-solving to create memorable dining experiences across Windsor-Essex.Together with her husband, Matt, and business partner, John Alvarez, Rosemary continues to shape the local food scene through creativity, collaboration, and passion.🎧 Tune in to hear:✅ How she transitioned from architecture to hospitality✅ The lessons she’s learned building multiple restaurant brands✅ The creative parallels between design and culinary arts✅ Her perspective on leadership, teamwork, and risk-takingDon’t miss this inspiring conversation about reinvention, community, and creating spaces that bring people together.#CrackingTheSuccessVault #SpectreFinancial #RosemaryWoods #WindsorOntario #Hospitality #Entrepreneurship #FandBHospitality #TheGrandCantina #FunkyChowKitchen #TaloolaCafe #IKnowTheOwner #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipPodcast