Cocktails & Conversation

When you get 8s together, it gets pretty interesting! This podcast was no exception. Getting to chat with my friend Benjamin Collins of Laughing Samurai was as intriguing as that name sounds! Making my favorite cocktail, a Whisky Sour with Smooth Ambler Contradiction Whisky doesn’t hurt either. Join us as we chat the impact of growing up as an 8, starting something from nothing and real world education!

Well you never know what you are going to get when you sit down with a Guest. Spending time w John Rife did not disappoint! With having a vision for community and healthy eating, among the loads of other business developments he has been lucky enough to be a part of John envisioned and brought East End Market to life. It was a real pleasure to sip on Tito’s Handmade Vodka Summery Drinks, while in the midst of a Florida “Winter!” Hope you enjoy this incredible Story!

When don’t I want to have Major over? It doesn’t happen as much as I would like to, but when it does happen, it’s pretty wonderful! I sipped on some New Moon Market Juice, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Tonic. Major just had juice, per usual. ; ) We got to talk about how her childhood shaped who she grew up into and all the millions of things she has going on. It will make you want to take a nap just talking about it. You will enjoy hearing from this accomplished young lady!

When it’s the Holidays and you get to sip on Tito’s Handmade Vodka & New Ground Chai Lattes and chat with a long time dear friend, Jessica Bott about the meaningful things. It’s kinda magic. There is nothing like a steady friend. Jessica has been that for me over many years. There is a beauty to listening to wisdom, having been through some tough moments and coming out the other side with clarified vision and knowing how to dial in your purpose. Hope you enjoy these conversations as much as I have been! What a better way to start out the New Year!

When I think of fearless leaders in Orlando, I often think of Kelly Cohen. While Orlando wasn’t in the plans as a long term stay, it became the place she wanted to invest in! And I feel we are all better for it. Listen is as we drink Cinnamon Vanilla Glenlivet Whisky Sours, on how she was instrumental in bringing the Orlando City Soccer Club to Orlando and keeping our favorite Mayor Buddy Dyer in office!

We get one shot at this life. So we should make the most of it right!? Well that’s the MO of our Guest Nathan Clark. Nathan, along with his wife Jenn, started Wondermade about 7 years ago, which has had explosive success! We chat how he enjoys managing 6 children, a thriving business and ANOTHER full time job! Plus we sip on Italian Lemon Malfy Gin & Tonics and dig into the benefits of the Enneagram!

When you think of a life or health coach, you might not know what exactly to think. My Guest this week is Christen Rodgers who has quite an incredible story of her Journey to health, including losing over 100 pounds. She has also helped over 450 people reach their health goals as well! This take such patience and care, that I’m consistently blown away. We get to sip on my new FAV cocktail the Black Orchid made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and chat all the things, including what her true Enneagram really number is. Enjoy!

We you get to have a Dearest Friend on and chat your Favorite subject, it equals a GREAT day. We chat ENNEAGRAM with a local expert. Stephan Monteserin is a LMHC who practices out of Solace Counseling. We dig in so deep with this episode that we are almost in China. Stephan walks us through the multifaceted world of the Enneagram and how this can help us get in touch with our truest self!

I sipped on my favorite cocktail (a Whisky Sour - w Cucumber and a 15 Year Glenlivet ) with a favorite friend. Listen in and let us know what number you are in the comments!

When you think of that friend that lights up the room with just their laugh, that’s when I think of my pal Ansley. Founder and Owner of Dora Mae Jewelry. We weren’t ashamed to do some morning drinking, a Bootsy Collins to be exact - Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lillet Rogue, Lemon Juice and Simple Syrup. SUH Simple. We chat the ups and downs and sideways of life.

As a fellow female Business Owner, it’s always a delight to share in the Joy and Struggles that that entails. Cannot wait for you to listen in to almost an hour of non-stop laughter!

When you think of places where people ACTUALLY like their jobs / bosses, not a whole lot of places/people come to mind. When I think of Hawkers Asian Street Fare, now an Orlando institution, I think that’s one of those places. I was honored to sit down and chat w one of Hawkers Asian Street Fare’s Founding Partners and now CEO, Kaleb Harrell about the twists and turns it took to grow Hawkers into a healthy and GROWING business. Plus sipping on Plymouth Sloe Gin and Limoncello didn’t hurt either. Hope you ENJOY!