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25. The Sommelier Who Quit Drinking and Mastered Alcohol-Free Alchemy
Ever wondered what it's like to ditch the booze when your whole life revolved around it?
Join us on the Upward Spiral podcast as we chat with Ian Blessing, a former sommelier at The French Laundry, who traded fine wines for an alcohol-free empire.
Ian shares his inspiring journey from sommelier to sobriety, the challenges he faced, and how he co-founded a company crafting exquisite alcohol-free bitters.
We dive deep into the mindful drinking movement, the alchemy of creating complex bitters, and practical tips for crafting your own alcohol-free cocktails at home.
Plus, discover how quitting drinking opened up mental space for Ian's personal growth and entrepreneurial success.
Whether you're sober-curious, embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is for you!
Takeaways:
Transformation is possible: Ian's story proves you can reinvent yourself and find success beyond alcohol.
Community is key: Find your tribe to support your mindful drinking journey.
Alcohol-free is exciting: Discover a world of delicious, sophisticated non-alcoholic options.
Creativity flourishes: Free up mental space and unlock your potential by rethinking your relationship with alcohol.
Mindful drinking is for everyone: Whether you're cutting back or quitting completely, there's a place for you in the alcohol-free movement
About Ian:
Ian Blessing is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including roles as a sommelier at The French Laundry and Opus One Winery. After giving up alcohol, Ian and his wife Carly co-founded All The Bitter, a line of handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktail bitters trusted by top bartenders at venues like Trick Dog, Death & Co, and The Violet Hour. All The Bitter has won over 30 prestigious spirit awards and is available in 10 countries and more than 500 venues across the United States.
Links:
allthebitter.com
instagram.com/allthebitter
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By Michelle O'BrienEver wondered what it's like to ditch the booze when your whole life revolved around it?
Join us on the Upward Spiral podcast as we chat with Ian Blessing, a former sommelier at The French Laundry, who traded fine wines for an alcohol-free empire.
Ian shares his inspiring journey from sommelier to sobriety, the challenges he faced, and how he co-founded a company crafting exquisite alcohol-free bitters.
We dive deep into the mindful drinking movement, the alchemy of creating complex bitters, and practical tips for crafting your own alcohol-free cocktails at home.
Plus, discover how quitting drinking opened up mental space for Ian's personal growth and entrepreneurial success.
Whether you're sober-curious, embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is for you!
Takeaways:
Transformation is possible: Ian's story proves you can reinvent yourself and find success beyond alcohol.
Community is key: Find your tribe to support your mindful drinking journey.
Alcohol-free is exciting: Discover a world of delicious, sophisticated non-alcoholic options.
Creativity flourishes: Free up mental space and unlock your potential by rethinking your relationship with alcohol.
Mindful drinking is for everyone: Whether you're cutting back or quitting completely, there's a place for you in the alcohol-free movement
About Ian:
Ian Blessing is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including roles as a sommelier at The French Laundry and Opus One Winery. After giving up alcohol, Ian and his wife Carly co-founded All The Bitter, a line of handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktail bitters trusted by top bartenders at venues like Trick Dog, Death & Co, and The Violet Hour. All The Bitter has won over 30 prestigious spirit awards and is available in 10 countries and more than 500 venues across the United States.
Links:
allthebitter.com
instagram.com/allthebitter
#alcoholfree #sobercurious #mindfuldrinking #nonalcoholic #mocktails #bitters #sobriety #recovery #healthandwellness #personalgrowth #entrepreneurship #theupwardspiralpodcast #ianblessing #thefrenchlaundry #alcoholfreecocktails #alcoholfreedrinks