3-21 NoKiddin' Gambling Addiction Recovery Podcast

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 1. Introduction to the "3, 2, 1. No Kiddin." special SIPS series with host BobbiE the Awesome and guest Milan Martin, founder and CEO of the non-alcoholic spirits brand Free Spirits. 
2. Milan shares his journey from working in the advertising industry in New York City to starting Free Spirits, driven by his desire to provide an alternative to the alcohol-centric social and business experiences.
 3. Discussion on the recent rebranding of Free Spirits' product line, with each bottle design reflecting the botanical and flavor profiles of the different spirit varieties. 
4. Insights into how Free Spirits selects the flavors and spirit types to develop, focusing on popular cocktail trends and the ability to create non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails. 
5. Exploration of pricing strategies for non-alcoholic spirits and addressing the initial perception that they should be cheaper than their alcoholic counterparts.
 6. Milan's background in advertising and how it influenced his approach to developing the flavor profiles and formulations for the Free Spirits products. 
7. Explanation of the small amount of alcohol (less than 0.5%) present in the Free Spirits products, which serves as a flavor carrier without any intoxicating effects. 8. Discussion on the growing trend of health-conscious consumers seeking out non-alcoholic options that are not heavily sweetened. 
9. Insights into the brand's expansion into major retail channels like Walmart, and Milan's perspective on the competitive landscape of the non-alcoholic spirits industry. 
10. Closing thoughts on the collaborative nature of the non-alcoholic spirits community and the shared goal of growing the overall category.

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 Introducing the Sips Club - A Monthly Non-Alcoholic Drink Box Key Points: 
1. Bobbie is launching a new monthly subscription box called the "Sips Club" that will feature a curated selection of non-alcoholic and functional drinks. 
2. The box will include "fan favorite" drinks, information about the brands and ingredients, and recipes/ideas for using the products. 
3. The goal is to provide an accessible way for Bobbie's audience, which includes sober and sober-curious individuals, to discover and enjoy new non-alcoholic beverages. 
4. Bobbie is passionate about supporting small, independent brands in the non-alcoholic space, as they often face challenges in distribution and visibility compared to larger, established brands.
 5. The Sips Club will also include a private online community where members can connect, share their experiences, and get recommendations from Bobbie and her team. 
6. Bobbi discusses the nuances of navigating recovery and the "people, places, and things" concept, acknowledging that there are different paths and perspectives when it comes to incorporating non-alcoholic alternatives. 

Key Takeaways: - Bobbie is launching a monthly non-alcoholic drink subscription box called the Sips Club. - The box will feature a curated selection of drinks, information about the brands, and a private online community for members. - Bobbie is focused on supporting small, independent non-alcoholic brands and providing accessible options for her sober and sober-curious audience. - The discussion touches on the complexities of recovery and the different approaches individuals may take when it comes to incorporating non-alcoholic alternatives.

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Heather introduces herself as an influencer in the non-alcoholic drinks and sober curious community 
- She curates non-alcoholic events for marginalized groups like the LGBTQ community and communities of color Main Topic 
- Heather discusses her upcoming event, Pride AF (Pride Alcohol Free), a fundraiser for local LGBTQ nonprofits  
- The event will feature a drag queen performer and DJ from the queer community - Benefiting nonprofits: True T Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Equality Center, Three Rivers Business Alliance Foundation 
- Conversation covers how Heather bridges gaps to include marginalized communities as a white, straight woman 

Key Points - Coming from a place of love, apologizing for mistakes, and moving on to make people comfortable 
- Recent legislation banning diversity, equity and inclusion teachings - Heather provides details on event sponsors and partners 

Conclusion 
- Bobbie expresses interest to learn more about some of the organizations - Heather asks people to follow her social media for event info and to purchase tickets 

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In this solo podcast episode, host Bobbie shares some personal stories and lessons learned from recent collaborations and relationships that did not work out as hoped. She talks about the importance of listening to your intuition, getting out of situations sooner when things don't feel right, and taking responsibility for your own choices and reactions.
Key Topics Covered:
- Following your intuition/gut feelings when something doesn't feel right
- Getting out of collaborations/relationships sooner rather than trying to ignore red flags
- Taking personal responsibility for your choices and reactions
- Making decisions from a place of love rather than fear
- Loving others unconditionally even when they trigger you or act in harmful ways
- Learning and growing from painful situations
- Owning your mistakes and imperfections as part of the journey
Relevant Quotes:
"I started getting a little uneasy. I noticed that my faith in this relationship wasn’t as strong as I hoped. I felt... lacking trust."
"I try to ignore and I try to rationalize, and I try to, . I love the term expect the best, right? But that’s what I want 321 to do, is expect the best out of everyone."
"I should have gotten out sooner, and the same thing had happened."
"I want to be communicative. I want to listen, I want to find solutions. I want to be collaborative. I don’t want to live from a place of ego."
"I ain’t perfect figuring it out every day.  I don’t know all the answers, but I could tell you it’s fun learning, it’s fun reflecting back when I could see my growth."
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Introduction of the guests: Elian Metni, co-founder of Airgoods -

Overview of Airgoods: an online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers with specialty beverage brands 
Key Topics Discussed 
- Origin story of Airgoods: started by 3 college friends to help small business owners order inventory more easily 
-Focus on the emerging non-alcoholic beverage industry  
-Benefits Airgoods provides: payment terms, managing supplier relationships, product discovery  
- Sampling process on Airgoods platform allowing retailers to try products  
- Categories of products available: non-alc, cocktails, health/wellness, coffee & tea 
- Airgoods' quality control and selective brand onboarding  
- Intersection of wholesale, DTC, and distributors for beverage brands 
- Vision for continued growth in specialty beverage industry 

Main Takeaways 
- Airgoods makes wholesale ordering simpler for retailers and suppliers 
- Platform enables product discovery and direct brand relationships 
- Quality over quantity approach with strict brand vetting - Helps accelerate growth for emerging beverage brands 
- Passionate about supporting the independent retailer community Guest Bio - Elian Metni, Co-Founder and Head of Brand Partnerships @ Airgoods - Recent Yale University graduate (2022) - Building technology to empower small food and beverage businesses CTA - Check out Airgoods: www.airgoods.com  - Follow on Instagram @airgoodswholesale for product launches 
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Introduction
- Guest is Milan Martin, founder and CEO of Free Spirits
- Discussion focuses on the Free Spirits brand and the wider non-alcoholic spirits industry
Key Topics Covered
- Origin story of Free Spirits
- Milan's background in advertising and what prompted him to start Free Spirits
- The role alcohol plays in social experiences and business interactions
- How Free Spirits aims to provide great cocktail experiences without the alcohol
- The recent rebranding of Free Spirits
- Deciding which spirits and flavors to produce based on cocktail trends
- The process of developing flavors with no prior experience
- Explanation of why their products contain 0.5% alcohol
- Possibility of doing limited location-based spirits in the future
- Milan's perspective on the non-alcoholic spirits category - more opportunity than competition currently
Additional Notes
- Free Spirits is now available in some Walmart locations
- The name "Milano" refers to the Italian region known for aperitivos like Campari, not Milan himself
- Milan welcomes feedback that their products should be cheaper since there is no alcohol; he sees more value in the quality ingredients and process
So in summary, this is an insightful discussion into the rapidly growing non-alcoholic spirits segment, using Free Spirits as a prime example. Mylan provides open and honest perspectives on the genesis of his company, the broader market dynamics, and where he envisions things heading in the future.

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Anders introduces himself and his background 
 Operated affiliate sites promoting online casinos and gambling for a few years after graduating university - Eventually got bored and depressed with the gambling affiliate work
 
Pivoting to Help People With Gambling Addiction - Friend suggests Anders should try to help people instead of promoting gambling  - Anders notices people in gambling forums can't quit gambling even years after quitting - Wants to find way for people to become truly free from gambling addiction New Perspective on Addiction - Anders inspired by Johan Hari TED talk with new take on addiction - Researches rat park experiments showing rats don't get addicted if they have stimulating environments Theory on Addiction and Pain - Makes connection that addiction is caused by mental or physical pain that gambling distracts from -
 People use gambling and other behaviors to try to escape this pain The Happiness Test and Courses   - 
Creates a happiness test based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs to measure mental pain - Offers courses on his QuickGamble platform to understand pain and become happier to reduce urges to gamble Conclusion - 
Platform aims to help people deeply understand and address root causes of their gambling addiction urges through education 
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Introduction
- Bobbie interviews Jill Sawchuk, a yoga teacher and mindfulness practitioner
Key Topics Covered
- How Jill found yoga in her 20s and it changed her life
- Jill's definition of mindfulness as being present with what you're doing moment to moment
- Bobby's struggles with body image and confidence in commercial yoga classes
- Jill's approach to yoga focuses on experiencing the body and breath to release tension
- The importance of consistency in practice to get deeper benefits
- Jill's belief that quick yoga certifications can miss deeper understandings
- Resources Jill mentions for her online courses, challenges, and membership
Conclusion
- Bobbie thanks Jill for the thoughtful conversation and the work she is doing teaching yoga


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Ranwei Chiang,  CEO of Abstinence Spirits joins us for a conversation about what makes this South African botanical beverage so inviting.

The show discusses the origination of the company, recipe ideas and conversation around botanticals and non-alcoholic spirits.



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