Women and the Drinks Biz
Owning an alcohol business is tough! Let's talk about it! I will take you through my journey of starting South City Ciderworks in SF and delve deep into the details of creating a product, building a market, and educating consumers about cider. But it’s not just my story of being a woman in this male-dominated industry that I want to tell. You’ll hear from other ladies inside and outside the biz as well! Join me on this wild ride whether you're looking to start an alcohol business, work in the alcohol industry, or are just interested in what goes on behind that glass you just ordered at the bar. Slainte!
Podcasting since 2020 • 85 episodes
Women and the Drinks Biz
Latest Episodes
Podcast FINALE and Next Chapter
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...
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Episode 82
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10:06
Closing the Taproom Doors - How, When and What to Do with Tracy Gunn
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...
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Episode 83
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59:36
1785 Cider: Blazing a Modern Cider Trail in Germany with Wendy
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...
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Episode 82
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45:32
Is Your Taproom Website Working for You? with Kesley Gilbert-Kreiling
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 Gilbe...
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Episode 81
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51:57
Lodestar Whiskey: Building a Whiskey Brand for Women with Anna and Wendelin
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 sig...
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Episode 80
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46:38
