Beer, Biz + BS

What Does It Mean to Stand Out? Some people just have it - that undeniable aura that surrounds them, no matter where they go. That's what I call PRESENCE, and in the final week of Beer, Biz + BS, I'm talking to two women who seem to have been born with loads of it! Beny is Co-Founder & CEO of Black owned craft beer brand and brewery Crowns & Hops. She was just recently celebrated as a Black Woman In Beverage by the James Beard Foundation and is just an all around DOPE woman. Rashan Ali is Founder of Atlanta-based nonprofit Sporty Girls, Inc. and the Cool Soror podcast and brand...and my BFF! Why is PRESENCE Important? PRESENCE is not only about what we embody and exude to others; it also speaks to our sense of personal, inward awareness. It means being awake and present in your body in each moment. Being present is important because it allows us to live life to its fullest - just as it's intended. In this article 3 Ways To Develop A Powerful Presence With Others, the author says that "people who have presence have an inner radiance, since they are comfortable and content within themselves." I'll talk with Beny and Rashan about how they've been able to establish an outward PRESENCE in the world, while maintaining a sense of PRESENCE within. I've had some powerful conversations over the past three weeks, and I think this is the perfect one to end this second series of Beer, Biz + BS.

It's week 3 of Beer, Biz + BS, and TONIGHT I shared the hour with Stacia, the owner of @TheLostDruid brewery in Avondale Estates, and the owner of Tracy Nicole Clothing (and my longtime friend), @TracyNicole. Our topic is PASSION. ⭐️ Why is it important to have PASSION in our careers and everyday lives? ⭐️ Can PASSION be created and cultivated? ⭐️ What steps we can take to follow our PASSION? I hope you get something AMAZING from this episode!!

This week on Beer, Biz + BS, I'll be talking about MOVEMENT with 2 movers and shakers: Alisa AKA @LadyLager1 of @RhythymBrewingCo and my sister Micki @MickiPhit, a 20-year Pilates instructor, online studio owner, and health and wellness influencer. ⭐️ Why is daily MOVEMENT important? ⭐️ How can we bring more MOVEMENT into our everyday lives? ⭐️ What does MOVEMENT in your career/industry look like? Grab your favorite cocktail and listen in to this great convo!

March is Women's History Month, and to celebrate I am bringing back a special edition of Beer, Biz + BS. Each Thursday night will feature conversations with two ladies centered around a common theme. For episode 1 of this new season, I talked with a beer/food writer and photographer and a luxury goods designer about CREATIVITY!! I hope you enjoy the conversation

Grab a cold one and tune in!

I tend to feel motivated when I'm being purposefully focused. Being broke yet passionately trying to start a business motivated me to creatively problem solve. Amazon #1 best selling author, inspirational speaker and inspirational thought leader Brian Johnson stays motivated by helping other people and consuming content that inspires. He founded his “Live Your Dreams Out Loud” movement and penned his book to inspire those whose dreams have been held captive by fear. It's so important to find the things that motivate us and leverage the energy that inspires us to show up for our dreams. Tune in to my conversation with Brian and get inspired to live your dreams out loud! Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's the final episode of Beer, Biz + BS, and I'm speaking with one of my absolute favorite craft beer friends: Chris (also known as @theecraftbeerconnoisseur). When the pandemic sidelined her corporate and rideshare gigs, she had to learn new and innovative ways to push her brand while not being face to face with the public. But despite it all, she's found a way to strike a better balance between navigating a global crisis and every day living. Chris is one of those people who always seems to be having a good time, even when the rest of us are not. I'm excited to talk with her about how she's been able to incorporate fun and therapeutic hobbies into her daily routine in order to make the best of her new found free time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I met Amy over a year ago at a beer meet up for Craft Women Connect, a group that encourages and educates women of all backgrounds about craft beer. We were at Tucker Brewing sitting next to each other and began talking about our beer businesses. I learned quickly that we had a lot in common, so we maintained a connection after that initial meet up. We've chatted regularly by DM, email and text since that day about our businesses, sometimes venting about how slow the start up process can be. Ugh! Round Trip has been in the process of opening the brewery for three years. As COVID was starting, they faced the same issue that I did - the bank dropped processing of their SBA loan and suddenly they did not have funding to finish the project. In our discussion, we'll learn what Round Trip did to continue to make progress toward building their dream business! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's wild how quickly things can change! Before the pandemic, Imari Havard ran a successful event marketing company (have you ever heard of “Play Date Atlanta”?). But when the pandemic hit, everything changed. Gone were the times of gathering by the hundreds in one venue! Imari quickly shifted gears, and now he's working in the world of real estate. In this episode, we'll talk about what it's been like to learn an entirely new industry on the fly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Entrepreneurship is so intensely personal. Though there are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., it can still feel like a very lonely and isolating road. Compound that with industry dynamics, and it can feel even worse. It helps to have a counterpoint - a source of balance to even things out when needed. Jonathan Pascual - owner and operator of Taproom Coffee & Beer in Kirkwood - advises us to be vulnerable enough to lean on others when feeling isolated and hopeless. He prioritizes his spiritual health and lives on purpose for the sake of others and not for himself. I think you'll get a lot out of this conversation with Jonathan. Even if you do tune in, solo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I launched The Atlanta Beer Boutique in 2011 as a beer blog that evolved into a pop up craft beer experience company. But before all of that, I focused on giving shape to my mission, my vision and my company core values. It wasn't the most exhilarating work, but totally necessary. I learned, in these early planning stages, the importance of being in the moment. Giving birth to our dreams requires us to be in an open and receptive posture. That's how I've tried to approach planning for The Atlanta Beer Boutique since the very beginning. To borrow a quote from this week's guest, Rashan Ali, I was "Flowing & Growing." Rashan Ali is a multi media personality and one of the hosts of an ensemble talk show, Sister Circle Live. But since the pandemic, production of the show halted, the show was eventually canceled, and life has been one lesson of love, gratitude and "what the hell's" ever since! I hope you enjoy our conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app