Courage and Other C Words

Send us a Text Message.It's been three and a half years since I launched my first episode, deep in the COVID pandemic and at the helm of a California cider company. A lot has happened since then, I have talked to a lot of amazing people, and I have shared and learned a whole lot about being a female businesswoman in the alcohol industry. But now this podcast is coming to an end to make way for a new partnership, a new direction, and a new podcast. I'm saying both good bye and I'll see you soon, excited about supporting the village in a bigger and better way.New Podcast COMING SOON August/September 2024!Special Mentions:Women of the Bevolution@womenofthebevolutionBrave Noise Beer@bravenoisebeerAnother Round Another RallyBeer is for EveryoneBeer KultureWotB Resources:Creators in Bev GrantCreator Launchpad GrantGet in touch! @drinksbizwomen@jennelle.martelljennelle.root@gmail.comThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Starting a business is tough, especially in the alcohol and hospitality industry. What's more tough? Shutting it down. But how do you know if you even should? Tracy Gunn of Exitable says you should always have an exit strategy and an end goal. Join us as we walk through what that looks like and how she has lived it herself with her own businesses. It's a straight talk episode to finish out this amazing podcast journey. Special Mentions:ExitableThe E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. GerberThe Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Wendy LeBlanc cut her teeth in the tech industry in Seattle, learning data systems at Microsoft and elsewhere. But the call of cider drew her and her partner to the Black Forest of Germany to set up 1785 Cider company based out of his parent's farmstead and orchard. She's blazing a cider trail, slinging apples, and building a market and community in this special place.  1785 CiderSpecial Mentions:City FruitMaster Fruit Steward ProgramKertelkreiter CiderThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Ever wondered if your website is working well for you? There are specific things that the bar and restaurant industry need to make sure their online presence in their website is doing the best that it can to help their business. Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling has built a community and a business around designing amazing websites and teaching others to do so with the Week of the Website. She joins me to share her story as she moved through the male-dominated tech space and grew a small business that was woman-led and a force to be reckoned with.Important LinksWeek of the WebsiteSquarespace from Sign-Up to Launch (book)Better than Launched: Advanced Squarespace Tools (course)Instagram: @bykelseygk Instagram: @weekofthewebsiteSquarespace Website BuilderShopify E-Commerce Solutions(None of these are affiliate links. I do receive any compensation from recommending them)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Born with strong German roots, Anna and Wendelin came up through the entertainment industry in the US, following their passions for film and music. But over the years on the road they fell in love with whiskey. In 2023 they set their sights on building a new brand and a new beverage that builds a community around whiskey and is open and accessible to all. Lodestar Whiskey was born and these ladies are full steam ahead! lodestar (noun) : a star that leads or guides; one that serves as an inspiration, model, or guideLodestar WhiskeyInstagram: lodestarwhiskeySpecial Mentions:Distill VenturesDiageoAmerican Craft Spirits AssociationThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Building a cidery and orchard from scratch on an Island in the Puget Sound in Washington State was a major career shift for Laura Cherry and her husband. Now in its 2nd decade, Dragon's Head Cider has started true to its traditional english cider roots and added a taproom downtown this fall. Laura joins me to reflect on her cider journey and celebrate the community that she has built under the cider apple and perry pear blossoms. Dragon's Head CiderSHOP!Terms: Methode champanoise - a sparkling wine production method whereby wine undergoes a second fermentation process in the bottle to produce carbon dioxidePet nat - A wine process made according to the ancestral method, the result of a single, continuous fermentation.Cider Education Resources:Cider & Perry AcademyCider Institute of North AmericaThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Annually the US celebrates and recognizes the amazing achievements of women throughout history and in the present day. What started as a Day turned into a Week and finally in 1987 gained the designation of an entire Month - Women's History Month. This March we jump into the humble beginnings of this idea and how it grew into an international movement. For better or worse.References: US Census Bureau - International Women's DayThe National WWII Museum New Orleans - An Introduction to Women's History MonthWikipedia - Women's History DayBritannica - International Women's DayHistory Channel - Women's History Month 2024National Women's History Alliance - Why March is National Women's MonthNPR - Women's History Month grew out of a weeklong commemoration by Jimmy Carter in 1980Special Mentions:Women's History Week Congressional Resolution (1981) - Pub. L. 97-28Women's History Month Congressional Resolution (1987) - Pub. L. 100-9Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

DC Brau has been a gold standard in craft beer in DC for more than a decade. During that time Paulette Palacios has moved up through the beer scene, learning all the ins and outs of beer buying and building a network within the industry. Today they head up the taproom for the DC Brau Brewery and are instrumental in supporting diversity and equality initiatives in the beer industry across the region. Paulette sits down with me to share how they got here, walk me through a day in the life, and announce what's on the horizon. Notes:DMV = The Washington metropolitan region that encompasses the District of Columbia, Maryland, and VirginiaThe Great Detroit Bankruptcy of 2013Special Mentions:DC BrauMustang Sally Brewing CompanyPort City Brewing CompanyUniversity of Richmond Beer Brewer Professional Certificate ProgramBlack Brew MovementUrban Garden Brewery Pink Boots Collaboration Brew DayPink Boots Hop Blend (Yakima Chief)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Monique Allen has spent the last several decades in landscaping, building a thriving business, supporting a team, and recrafting their approach to the industry through the three pillars of planet, people, and profit. From her entrepreneurial experience she has also developed a program called lifescaping to help others build better lives and better businesses in the trades. She joins me  to share her journey in another male-dominated industry and share how she has grown and learned to be a better leader and now a coach for others.  Garden ContinuumThe Lifescape CoachLifescaping BOOKSLifescaping BLOGLifescaping: Organization, Health and Vitality, and the WOW factor@monique.allenResources:The Gap and the The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success but Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy (not an affiliate link)Stewartia TreeThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Amberlee and her husband landed in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for college and have now made their mark by launching the first cidery in town. Together they built a local network, organically grew a business during a pandemic, and now have a thriving space for cidermaking, the arts, and the community. She has built the vision that is Sage Bird Ciderworks and they are crushing it. Literally and figuratively.Special Mentions:Sage Bird CiderworksCIDER STORE!BOTTLE CLUB!Glaize Orchards Virginia Cider AssociationThe Apple House (Linden, VA) - GO VISIT!Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Here we are! A new year, and a new name for this podcast. I'm changing it up, cleaning it up, getting organized. As I jumped into a rebrand for this podcast, it brought me back to so many points of time along my cider business journey. So here's why I felt I needed to shake things up and give this podcast a fresh start. But don't fear! My stories and interviews will be the same and my mission and goals have not changed. Women and the Drinks Biz now offers even more inspiration, motivation, and support. Change is a good thing!Instagram: @drinksbizwomenWebsite: www.drinksbizwomen.comThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

I talk a lot about the village in the cider world, and in beer, and in spirits. Michelle Mandro is building a network and a community within the wine world to support and highlight the work and successes of women across the wine industry. Wine Country Women has built a network, printed beautiful books featuring women in wine and spearheads scholarships and mentorships to support members at every level. We talk about what it's like to be the first to build a network like this and what it takes and why it's important to bring women together. Wine Country WomenSpecial Mentions:American Institute of Wine & FoodWCW Scholarships through the SommFoundationWine Country Women Books50-State Winery Guide (book, mentioned but not an affiliate link)Statistics for Women Participating in the Wine Industry from ZippiaThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Building your organic marketing ecosystem. Say what?? Entrepreneurship takes a lot of work - building a product or service, constructing a business around it, securing sales, and marketing. So much marketing. And the website still reigns supreme as the gateway to your audience online. It must showcase your company culture and purpose while also hitting the right keywords and points. It's a lot and that's what Lauren Gaggioli is here to talk about. How do we optimize SEO while also focusing on purpose-driven goals. And yes, you should be doing both. And we're gonna walk you through it.Lauren Gaggioli's Website- DIY Website Audit (free) - Big Why Life (8 course series)Resources:Page Speed Insights Wordpress Divi (Wordpress Page Builder) Google Business Profile (Make sure you're listed today!)Untappd (If you're affiliated with an alcohol product and it's not listed, do it!)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Sarah Real is a self-taught home brewer out of Brooklyn who, along with her husband, took the giant leap and founded a commercial brewery in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. She loves fermenting traditional beers but also highlighting the ingredients and pushing the flavor profile to construct new and interesting brews. She joins me to share her brewing journey and what it took to set up a taproom for Hot Plate Brewing Company and a community of their own.  Hot Plate Brewing @hotplatebeerSpecial Mentions:Northeast Grainshed AllianceTurner Hill Malting Co. Valley MaltFour Star Hop Farm Crawford Brewing and Distilling EquipmentThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

In 2017 when we were a couple years into South City Ciderworks we launched an effort to find a new location for a taproom/tasting room. We looked up the peninsula and down the peninsula. We looked at our own location and down in South Bay. So many places and so many letdowns. I'm stepping back in time to share our tale of shopping around for a taproom for our cidery and all the reasons it never worked out. I'd like to think it shines some light on where we were going with the brand. And in the end with COVID, it all might have been a blessing in disguise. But we'll never know!Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

She's an activist, a survivor, an entrepreneur, and a mentor. Virginia Lacayo has been through a lot growing up in Nicaragua and is here to share her story and how she has learned to be her own advocate and fight for the rights of other women and minorities. Anyone can be an activist but sometimes you just need a little help to get that change started. Luckily there are people like Virginia who can guide the way.  Special MentionsMassive Systemic Change - We partner with leaders who are at the intersection of business, consciousness, and social change to cultivate the mindset, personal brand, and activist leadership skills necessary to change the system. FCAM - Central American Women's Fund/Fondo Centroamericanode Mujeres is a feminist organization that works toward a Central America where girls, women, trans and non-binary people actively participate in the construction of favorable environments for their lives, the lives of others, and their communities. Indomable - “Indomable” es el podcast en que, cada semana, Virginia Lacayo, Ph.D, feminista, coach certificada de mindset y liderazgo sistémico, a través de conversaciones poderosas con sus invitadxs, te brindará nuevas perspectivas sobre distintos aspectos de la vida y la sociedad. Aprenderás a manejar tu mente y tus emociones, expandir tu consciencia, y liberarte de los condicionamientos sociales que limitan tu crecimiento y tu potencial de impacto. Es neurociencia, feminismo y pensamiento sistémico aplicado a la justicia social y al desarrollo personal. Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

It's all about the Power of One! Katy Dang of Cider Sister's Cider in Idaho has stayed true to the traditional cidermaking processes of old and as a one woman business has built a brand and a following around her cider. Her path took her from one coast to another and across the pond and back. Join us as she shares what she has learned along the way and how she keeps it real and keeps it simple with her aged dry cider. Cider Sister's CiderResources:Washington State University Extension - Cider Research and EducationOregon State University - Wine, Beer, Cider and SpiritsThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Mae Littlefield had a couple of different businesses under her belt before she set out with her husband to develop and build a beautiful distillery in Southern Maine complete with a lovely lineup of craft spirits foraged from all parts of the state and showcasing the amazing smells and tastes of this unique New England region. But it has not come without its challenges. Special Mentions:Wild Bevy DistillingHardshore Distilling CompanyThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Johnny Appleseed is an American folk hero, myth, and legend. But he was also an actual man. On this episode we go back to the time of John Chapman to relive his story and learn about his contribution to cider and the American apples culture. It's a far cry from the happy go lucky Disney version but like with most legends, there are always seeds of truth. Thank you so much to those who were referenced for the content in this episode. I cut and pasted a bunch and I appreciate the time you spent putting these words together. May my use of your content be the highest form of flattery. Referenced Works: Johnny Appleseed, Wikipedia Johnny Appleseed, American Nurseryman - Britannica The Real Johnny Appleseed Brought Apples—and Booze—to the American Frontier, Smithsonian MagazineThe Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World, Michael PollanJohnny Appleseed - BiographyThe Debaucherous Tale of Johnny Appleseed  - Science History Institute, Museum and LibraryWho was Johnny Appleseed - History Channel  The Legend of Johnny Appleseed - Apple Holler And for your enjoyment: The Walt Disney Legend of Johnny Appleseed 1948Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

We're heading to Michigan to talk with Molly Stepanski, co-owner of Presque Isle Farm and Cider. She and her husband have learned by trial and error what works and what doesn't on a farm and have created a successful vegetable farm and small batch hard cider brand as well, complete with a brick and mortar tasting room in town. Join us as Molly shares her cider journey and how she has conquered obstacles all along the way to create something amazing. Special Mentions:Presque Isle Farm Cider - To order cider and get info about the taproomTaste the Local Difference - Marketing Local Food in MichiganCINA - Cider Institute of North AmericaThe Trevor Project - Support for LGBTQ young peopleThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Every year COVID aside the Central Coast of California cider community comes together to host an amazing event so aptly named: the Central Coast Cider Festival. The event showcases ciders from all over the state, poured by the producers themselves. There's music, and food trucks, and did I mention tons of cider? If you're nearby, check it out. If you're not look around and you might find one just like it nearby. For this episode I sit down with the planning team to share all about why it started, why these festivals are important, and what it's like putting one on. We're heading behind the scenes of a cider event!Central Coast Cider Festival - AUGUST 12th 4pm-8pmBuy Tickets!Volunteer!Follow! @ccciderfestivalAwesome Cider Participants2 Broads CiderworksGopher Glen Cider Co.Kelsey See Canyon VineyardsSycamore Ranch Cider WorksTin City Cider Co.Two Broads CiderworksBristols CiderBlindwood CiderDurham Cider + Wine Co.Shindig CiderSLO Cider Co.Mount Diablo CiderApiary Beverage Co.Hemly CiderRaging Cider & MeadLassen Traditional CiderMission Trail Cider HouseCasa De Oro CiderBenny Boy BrewingBlack Hand CellarsFriendly NoisePonderosa CiderPoisoned AppleMy805Tix Event Website for the Central CoastThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Entrepreneurship can be something learned from family or passed down through generations. Or it comes to us as special opportunities to build something new and watch it grow. As a serial entrepreneur, Carina Ramirez Cahan has been building companies over the years to meet different needs. First it was in the area of biofuel and now she is setting her sights on disrupting the bra industry with an innovative wireless option. This New Yorker joins me to talk about what it takes to dig deep, lean on your courage, and keep learning and growing as strategies for success. Special Mentions:Cobalt Rose Lingerie Company Fashion Institute of TechnologyParsons School of Design at The New SchoolSmall Business Administration (SBA) - Women's Business Centers - Main Resource Search SCORE (for small business mentoring and advice)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Inventory tracking, production scheduling, ingredient buying, vendor relations, task organization. All the critical yet not very sexy responsibilities that go into getting that craft drink in your hand. My former co-worker Alisha Blue joins me as we share a day in the life of production management. When everything is going right until it all goes very wrong. What needs to happen and how you adapt in the constantly shifting world of alcohol production.Online Production Management Resources (that helped us)Ekos - Brewery/cidery/distillery management softwareAsana - Task management softwareProduction Meeting Agenda:Tasks for the Week:Tuesday - Can 500g of DryWednesday - Finish brite in kegs of Dry with an emphasis on 1/2BBLsThursday - Filter OGFriday - Juice arrival!!!!Inventory Check In:CansCan endsCase traysIngredientsCleaning chemicalsAt the end of the day, it's not a heart in the cooler. Stay safe and have fun!Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Her cider journey has taken her from a HUGE commercial cidery in Michigan to a small production cidery and tasting room in North Carolina where they use pet nat processes and disgorging. And each experience feeds her passion for cider and the apples that make it. Becca Galvin joins me to share her wild cider ride and share how she has made a place for herself both behind the bar and behind the scenes. Enjoy!Special Mentions and Resources:Virtue CiderBotanist & Barrel Cidery & WineryGLINTCAP - Great Lakes International Cider and Perry CompetitionIf in Asheville, NC - Asheville Food ToursPomme Boots is now part of Pink Boots Society - Find some local alcohol industry friends today!Pet Nat - Originating from France, Pétillant Naturel, translates to mean "naturally sparkling“. This refers to the final part of the process, in which fermentation is finished off in either bottles or cans to create fine carbonation bubbles.Fortified Cider - Cider that has been strengthened in alcohol (and aroma and flavor) after fermentation by the addition of spirits is generally called Fortified Cider. A cider fortified with apple spirits is known in France as pommeau.Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Annie Delre was intrigued at an early age by human nature and why we do the things we do. She harnessed that inquisitiveness into becoming a health and wellness coach for those trying to make their lives more productive, goal-oriented, harmonious, and happy. She joins us today to share some resources that she uses to help us reduce the stress, improve time management and increase our general sense of self worth. It's a crash course in coaching so you better hold on.Resources:Coach Annie Delre - Health and Wellness CoachWellness Manual (with 360 Wellness Wheel Worksheet)OffScreen - Time Control App (Apple app store link)SpecificMeasurableAcheivableRelevantTime BoundGoalsNeuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that involves analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them to reach a personal goal. It relates thoughts, language, and patterns of behavior learned through experience to specific outcomes. (Source: GoodTherapy)Emotional Freedom Technique EFT tapping is a mind-body method of tapping acupuncture points (acupoints) on the hands, face, and body with your fingertips while focusing on an issue or feeling you're hoping to resolve. This method may reduce stress and anxiety, improve performance, lessen cravings, and help resolve fears. (Source: Everyday Health)Sh*t I Wish I Knew in High School: A Complete Guide to Navigating Your High School Years (by Annie Delre, and also recommended for adult readers. This is not a sponsored link)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

She has three kids under 10, she's running one of the most successful cideries in West Virginia, she's the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the American Cider Association and she balances it all so well. Brooke Glover shares how she built Swilled Dog Cider from the garage up and how she's making it all work. Swilled Dog Cider - Visit their site to order some cider, see tasting room hours, and see what they're all about.Special MentionsSmooth Ambler SpiritsStill Hollow SpiritsDISCUS - Distilled Spirits Council of the United StatesReferences (more info)Miller Coors Miller Light Women's History Month AdBud Light "Controversy" with Influencer Dylan Mulvaney, and ensuing boycott (if you haven't read about it yet, be prepared to get mad)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Amy Reiley has a website, cookbook, and built a small publishing company so that she could help other independent writers get their cookbooks out to the people. She is also the leading authority in aphrodisiac gastronomy, blending chemistry and the power of persuasion into crafting the book on what you can eat to make you better in bed. She has a passion for the history and cultures around food and now shares her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. An aphrodisiac is a substance alleged to increase sexual desire, sexual attraction, sexual pleasure, or sexual behavior. (Oxford English Dictionary)Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, and the science of good eating. (Oxford English Dictionary)Special Mentions:Life of ReileyEat Something Sexy blogMiloTreeCart - Platform for selling digital services, memberships, and products. Want an aphrodisiac cookbook of your own? Buy one of Amy's today!Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Virginia has a thriving wine culture and tradition where Corry Craighill continues to make her mark as a winemaker. Now at Septenary Winery in Central Virginia, Corry has learned both the art and science of making wine through hands-on experiences at wineries on multiple continents. She shares her journey and advice she has for carving out a name for yourself and finding the position that fits you best. Special Mentions: Virginia WineJefferson VineyardsBlenheim VineyardsKing Family VineyardsSeptenary WineryPurchase Septenary WinesVirginia Winemakers Research ExchangeWine Terms:Maceration: This process, used primarily in making red wine, involves steeping grape skins and solids in wine after fermentation, when alcohol acts as a solvent to extract color, tannins and aroma from the skins (aided by heat, the amount of skin contact and time). (Wine Spectator)Carbonic maceration: A winemaking process that takes place during fermentation to produce fresh, fruit-forward, low-tannin red wines. Carbonic maceration uses whole clusters of grapes in a sealed, carbon dioxide-filled tank to start fermentation within each grape. (MasterClass)Cap: The thick layer of skins, stems and seeds that forms at the surface of fermenting red wine. Cap management, or breaking up the cap to increase contact between the skins and the liquid, is important since red wines extract color and flavor from the skins. (Wine Spectator)Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

This is a thing. You've poured your heart and soul into a business, a career, a relationship. It's toxic, you're emotional, you're drained, you're not yourself. Yet you stay with it because you think it's worth it. You've invested so much. The sunk cost fallacy is absolutely a thing and here is my story of how it impacted us and our cider company. And disclaimer - this might not be pretty. Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

HOPS! They're required to make beer and tastes mighty nice in cider as well! Because I didn't know most of this myself, I want to take you on a brief tour of hops - what the hell are they? Why and how they are used in beer, the history of growing them in the US, and why we liked them so much, we made a flagship cider with them for South City Ciderworks.Cited References:Hop Growers of America - Growing Hops is Thirsty WorkThe Guardian - A Brief History of IPAGreat Lakes Hops - How Did Hops Ever Get In Beer in the First Place?University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - Hops: Anatomy and Chemistry 101KegWorks - What are Hops: A Beginner's Guide to Hops and BeerCraft Beer and Brewing - American Hops, HistoryKegerator.com - Hops and Homebrew: How to use them when brewing Cider Mentions:Wandering Aengus CiderYakima Chief Hops - Falconer's Flight 7CsThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Some people are definitely born with the sales gene. And Maggie Skinner of Revolution Brewing has seen every side of beer sales from getting small breweries off the ground and into the market, to managing the house - the whole house - to working for a distributor and their portfolio, to now managing sales for a brewery with a regional market. She's experienced all levels and all sorts of people and is here to tell us all about it from her base in Milwaukee.  Great Resources for Women in CraftGirls Pint OutPink Boots SocietyBarley's AngelsFermenta (if you live in Michigan!)Get out there and start a chapter or just organize an event! Find your village! The Truth about BrewDog BBC DocumentaryLean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl SandbergThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Starting with baking, Courtney Lorenz knew she wanted to work with fermentations while also helping people lead healthy lives. This joint mission led her to kombucha and building an amazing brand and product in Northern Michigan. On this episode she shares her fermentation journey, why she is so drawn to this beverage, and how she has single-handedly built this company over the last 8 years. And yes, I made sure ahead of time that she wasn't offended if I called it Booch. Special Mentions:What is Kombucha?What are tisanes?Cultured Kombucha Co - Check them out! Grab a bottle if you're in Michigan! You can also sign up for their newsletter to learn more about this healthy beverage orfollow them @culturedkombucha #drinkculturedThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

When producing a beverage for public consumption it is important to know beforehand that people even want it. When you get rolling, that consumer feedback is still so important. But so is market data, category trends, and what the media is saying. Jess Lander from the SF Chronicle joins me to share her story as a wine and travel writer and her perspective of the wine industry from in front of the tasting room bar. She has always had a passion for writing and focuses those skills on telling the stories of vintners, producers, little known wineries, and big news in the alcohol world.Special Mentions7x7 Bay AreaDecanterWine Enthusiast CatalogWine Enthusiast MagazineVinePair: Drinking in Culture - Learn about Wine, Beer & SpiritsSF Chronicle - Wine, Beer & Spirits PageSF Chronicle Wine CompetitionThe Essential Napa Valley CookbookCider House Blues: All of the Peninsula's hard cider makers have shuttered recently. Why? By Kate BradshawBay Area hard cider industry shaken by recent closures by Jass LanderWSET - Wine & Spirits Education Trust (classes, news, and events)Visit HERE for more about Jess Lander and her articles and wine writing. Have a suggestion for an article? Send her a note - jess.lander@sfchronicle.comFollow her! @willwrite4wineThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

She's focused her education and career on empowering women and advocating for their well-being. Now she has put her experiences into words with a new book about cultivating assertiveness and finding your voice. Cara Tuttle Bell joins me to share her personal journey and dive into why the systems are failing women in the workplace and what we can do to help ourselves and each other. Harness that rage ladies!Get her book today! Drowning in Timidity: Women, Politeness, and the Power of Assertive LivingFree Shipping Code:  COURAGEAlso on Amazon (paperback and Kindle)Follow Cara to learn more about her work and the book:Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Special Mentions:Innovation Women BookstoreProfessional Women Publishing Other Recommended Books:Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly by Evy PoumpourasWomen Don't Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change by  Linda Babcock and Sara LascheverAsk for It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want by  Linda Babcock and Sara LascheverIn case you were distressed by this conversation, you are welcome to contact Cara directly through her website or LinkedIn or visit these two great resources:The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)Available by phone at 1-800-656-4673. Online chat support is also available at the link above. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and offers prevention education. Guides for what to do after an assault, how to support a friend or family member, and more are available on their website.The National Sexual Harassment/Assault Legal Assistance HotlineAvailable by phone at 567-SHATTER (567-782-8837) or complete the online form.  The Take Back The Night Foundation legal support team provides free support so those impacted by sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual violence can explore their legal options.  To learn more, they offer an FAQ.Again, we are here to help each other and this podcast is developed to provide resources for professional women in the alcohol industry who might be struggling or feeling along. You are not alone! You have a village! And you don't have to deal with the bulls**t!Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

On this episode we head to the Commonwealth of Virginia to a cidery focused on dry ciders, fresh ingredients, and unique flavors. Tegan Biun is half of the cidermaking powerhouse team over at Lost Boy Cider in Alexandria and brings her wealth of cider knowledge, experience and passion to their production processes. She shares her winding journey that got her to Virginia, the ciders she makes, and the importance of cultivating equity in the alcohol community and supporting each other as women and as producers.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources:Safe Bars: Training Bar Staff to Stand Up Against Sexual ViolenceWomen of the Bevolution: Empowering Women and Non-Binary Individuals in the Beer IndustryBeer Kulture: Together We Can Change the World, One Beer at a TimeBeer. Diversity.: Cultivating Diversity in Beer. And Beyond. Brave Noise Beer: A Collaboration with a Big Goal: A Safe and Discrimination-Free Beer IndustryPink Boots SocietySpecial Cidery/Winery Mentions:Bellwether Hard Cider & WineMontezuma WineryBlack Diamond CiderEve's CideryGood Life Farm - Finger Lakes Cider House with Kite & String Cider1911 CiderEden Specialty CidersGlaize Apples - LBC Orchard PartnerVisit the Finger Lakes Ciders - Check out all the amazing cideries and distilleries in the Finger Lakes region on NYVisit Virginia Ciders - Virginia cider companies are so organized as an association and offer some great resources and, of course, the list of all the wonderful cideries in the Commonwealth. If you're in either are - make sure to check them out!! Support Local! CiderCon - Happening January 31, 2023 through February 3, 2023 in Chicago, ILThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

The Sober Curious movement is gaining traction in this country which I am reminded of at the start of every year with all the Dry January posts. And if you need to reassess your relationship with alcohol, please, by all means. But on behalf of alcohol producers, I feel compelled to say a few words about how a neo-prohibition movement, no matter how small, must not negate the love, respect, and passion that cidermakers, winemakers, brewers, distillers, and fermenters in general have for the beverages they produce. These professionals have an avid dedication to the craft and they are very aware that it comes with great responsibility.References and Special Mentions:Inside the New Temperance Movement, This Naked Mind, Control Alcohol From Dry January to Fake Cocktails, Inside the New Temperance Movement, The Washington Post MagazineDry January ACA Temperance Movement Today in US: Neo-Prohibitionism, Alcohol Problems and SolutionsThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

For this episode we're headed back West, to the Central Coast of California. There, Morgan and Maggie have been building Two Broads Ciderworks - focusing on locally grown apples and wild fermented, co-fermented, single varietal, and classically blended ciders. They have bootstrapped a small business and also continue to face challenges, like most in the queer community in America. Despite it all, they're staying true to themselves and their company vision, growing organically, and adapting to meet every obstacle.Two Broads Ciderworks - For more information on their ciders and to order some if you live on the West Coast!  Tasting Room Hours: Friday: 3-8:30pm, Saturday: 1-8:30pmVinoshipper - To order their ciders if you do not live on the West Coast! Special Mentions:- San Luis Obispo Brewers - SLO Homebrew Club- At Her Table - Their mission is to bring awareness and support to women-owned and co-owned businesses in the food and beverage industry on the central coast.- Sybil Lamb - Artist- Cider Riot Attack - Update on the 2019 right-wing attack at a now-closed Portland, OR cider bar.  - Ice Cider - A fermented beverage made from the juice of frozen apples. Similar to ice wine, the use of frozen apples concentrates the natural sugars in the apples, resulting in a higher alcohol content than cider made by traditional methods. Special Cidery Mentions:Tilted Shed Ciderworks - Windsor, CA Eden Specialty Ciders - Newport, VT Bristols Cider House - Atascadero, CA Botanist and Barrel Cidery & Winery - Cedar Grove, NCSpecial Event Mentions:Hard Core Cider TourCentral Coast Cider Festival Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Starting in the tech world as a programmer, Limor worked her way up to manage teams of engineers both in Israel and the US, all while also raising four children and moving between countries. She has recently redirected those skills to helping other women in the tech space as a coach and mentor. On this episode she shares her story and some helpful tips to making your LinkendIn profile the best that it can be, and it should be!, and ways that women can reach out for professional guidance and to be always looking at ways they can grow.Limor Bergman Gross - Coaching WebsiteLinkedIn Profile TipsPower to Fly - Discover a new Community Space for diverse professionals looking to learn, share, and grow.Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

You're trying to grow a market for your brand but you're running out of time in the day? You're in a state where you can't sell your own products in the market and have to work with a wholesale distributor? Just interested in what it takes to sign with one? Shopping around for the perfect distribution partner would take til the end of time, but here are the questions to ask and the things to think about for companies that want or need to make the next step to larger distribution.US Three-Tier System for Alcohol Sales - National Alcohol Beverage Control AssociationHaving to make this choice for your own small business? Forced to go with a distributor you didn't want? Happy with the one you have and want to shout from the rooftops? I'd love to hear it! Email me at info@othercwords.com.Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

It's been 20 years since Meagan Bishop and I said buh bye to high school and set off on our own separate courses. She actually jumped into sales and the alcohol industry much earlier than I did so while I am still in Virginia we are sitting down to discuss her journey through golf courses, tennis lessons, winery tasting rooms, and all that has led her to wine sales and distribution. She has the Irish gift of the gab and is here to share where that can take you and how her passion for wine has gotten her to where she is today.Special Mentions:Septenary, The Winery at Seven Oaks Farm Chateau Bell-Vue, LebanonGabriele Rausse Winery, Charlottesville, VAInternational CellarsThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

For this episode Jamie Barlett of PolyPay joins me to talk about the great resource that she has developed to connect small businesses with the payment processing tools that they need while also sharing her journey of building this finance company from the ground up as a female in a male dominated financial industry. It's another example of carving out your place and making it your own.Special Mentions:PolyPayBusinesses require flexibility in the different ways they accept payments, whether through traditional terminals, software integrations, E-Commerce tools and mobile solutions. We have developed a deep knowledge base which allows us to tailor solutions that best fit each business's operations.GrapeGearsEkosThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow the podcast @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Adelaide spent years assessing risk for an insurance company, using her math background to save money and work out inefficiencies. During COVID she got the entrepreneurship bug and changed gears entirely. Now a couple of years into building a spirits brand from scratch she shares her story - why she made the leap to the alcohol industry, her passion behind the Brazilian drink of cachaca, and a few pointers on getting a company started from the ground up.Special Mentions:Kachaca SpiritsClassic Caipirinha RecipeWhat is Cachaça? Cachaça is the National Spirit of Brazil and the third most popular spirit in the world with nearly 1 billion liters produced each year. Distilled from fresh sugar cane juice, cachaça production predates Caribbean rum by more than 100 years and has a fruiter, lighter, more floral flavor than rums made from molasses.How to Get Market-Ready: Wine and Spirits by Steve RayThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine!And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow us @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Laurie Gilbertson was a criminal prosecutor in New York for 10 years and then made the jump to consulting, sharing all that she had learned with other lawyers and entrepreneurs. She shares her experiences being a female in another male-dominated industry, and some tips and tricks for putting your best self forward for a sales pitch or any communications in the business world.Tribeca Blue ConsultingWant to become a better communicator, or just boost your confidence when talking about your business? Get in touch with them today! Tribeca Blue Consulting will help you develop the skills to connect with your audience creatively, effectively and successfully. We provide group and individual training for public speaking, small and large group presentations, interviews, media appearances and any other situation that calls for compelling communication. Visit them online or reach out to Laurie directly at laurieg@tribecablueconsulting.com. You can also visit her on LinkedIn! Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine!And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow us @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Today I have some news to share - that South City Ciderworks is closing its doors and shutting down production permanently. This has been a painful journey over the last month and I know that it is not over yet. But through it all I have had this podcast, and I have more yet to share, assuming I don't start feeling like a total imposter.Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or follow me @othercwords.com.

Jennie Dorsey has built a career around her passion for cider and her enthusiasm is contagious. She's been on the sales beat, she's managed a sales team, she's run a taproom restaurant, she's written the rules on how to taste, analyze, and talk about cider and she joins me on this episode to talk all about it!Special Mentions:Tieton Cider WorksPortland Cider House for Schilling CiderAmerican Cider Association - Certified Cider Professional ProgramThank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine!And for more information about me and this podcast follow me @othercwords or visit me online at othercwords.com. 

The interviews are back! I sit down with Airelle Peters of Black Mermaid Lifestyle Brand and soon to be Justified & Worthy Brewing Company to talk about making beer, drinking beer, and promoting and educating women and minorities in the industry. It's not easy being a reservist for the military, a cicerone, a brewer, and a mother but she's done it all!Special Brewery Mentions:Railyard Brewing CompanyFounders Brewing Company - Racial Discrimination Lawsuit SettlementJustified & Worthy Brewery - @justifiedandworthySpecial Resource Mentions:Beer KulturePour Us Another / Celebrating Womxn and Craft BeerBeermingham Babes - @beerminghambabesPink Boots SocietyHave a taproom? Consider signing up to host a #Kulture4DaKids National School Supply Drive this year to help those families in need supply their young ones for the school year this fall. For more info and to sign up, visit the Beer Kulture website. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on social media @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for listening.

Glass hydrometers, production hoses, rubber impellers, racking arms, butterfly valves, and stainless steel tanks. All critical to the production of cider. And all oh so easy to completely destroy. And over the years we have done our fair share of breaking stuff. Just to give you an idea of all that can and has been destroyed in the process of making our cider, I thought I'd share at least my first take a list. We're only human after all.Ever had something break unintentionally or had to work through an emergency to save a production day? I'd love to hear about it! Email me at info@othercwords.com. In the meantime, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on the socials @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

Every bottle, can, box, tube, and paper towel in a big box grocery store is there because a lot of different voices and interests have decided it is so. And getting your craft beverage on that shelf can be a daunting task. But it's not the only off-premise option for products. For this episode I dive into all the options we have as small producers to get our products on shelves in stores.And that's a wrap! Have you had a sales victory recently? Been overwhelmed with the difficulty of finding the right person or getting into the right store? Let's talk about it! Email me at info@othercwords.com. In the meantime, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on the socials @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

The apple orchard has been in the family for five generations and that love and legacy shows through in the great cider that they make. For this episode, Andrea from Far West Cider over in Richmond, CA joins me to chat about growing up on the family farm, her journey into cider, and what they're doing to innovate and keep things interesting with the beverages they make.Special Mentions:Hard Core Cider TourFar West Cider - Subscription Box Options and a list of participating Farmers MarketsLuck You Orchards, Chinchiolo Farms - U Pick Opportunities Value Added Producer Grant - USDA Rural DevelopmentIf you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on social media @othercwords. Thanks for listening!

When I started South City Ciderworks seven years ago I wasn't thinking about where my life would be down the road and that I might not want to be in California for the rest of it. Almost a decade later, a little girl later, a global pandemic later, and a company merger later we have packed up our life and are moving back home to the East Coast. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make and I'd like to share why I did it and what it means for our amazing cider.And that's a wrap! Sometimes you have to make hard choices, like between family and your business. You hope that you can juggle both but it doesn't always work that way. Have you had to make such a decision or another type of life-altering one? Regrets? Where did that decision take you? I'd love to hear all about it. Email me at info@othercwords.com.In the meantime, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on the socials @othercwords. 

Each alcohol category in the US has its own association, or if anything, an organization that helps spread education and advocacy about the craft. For cider, we have an amazing woman at the helm who has helped build the American Cider Association into a vocal champion for us cidermakers, cidery owners, and cider enthusiasts. I sit down with Michelle this episode to hear all about her unique cider journey and her role in the industry.Cider Resources:VinoShipper - Direct to Consumer resourceCiderConCider Institute of North American - online classesCertified Cider Professional and Pommelier Certifications And that's a wrap! If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review to help out this podcast! 5 stars goes a long long way and I so appreciate your support. I know it says write a review and that can be daunting but apparently Apple isn't asking for a novel. A simple Hey! What's up? Would be more than fine! And for more information about me and this podcast visit us online at othercwords.com or on the socials @othercwords. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me!