Conversations Cocktails + Connections

Our delightful friend Sandra McGrew joined us again for a catch-up session. Fun Fact: She was our very FIRST podcast guest! Sandra is Director of External Relations at the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, so she is deep in knowledge about the COVID-19 situation. We talked about her discovery of new loves during the pandemic like astrology, the great outdoors, Schitt's Creek, and cooking short ribs. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow Sandra on Instagram:...

Inspired by Andy Cohen, we mixed up a "Fresquila" (with The Rock's Teremana tequila, of course) and visited with Amy's long-time friend Betsy Kimbrell. Betsy is a Life Coach and Weight Loss Coach with the No BS Weight Loss Program. She came prepared with pictures of Amy from childhood, we talked about her recent foray into TikTok, and laughed a lot. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts.Follow Betsy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betsykimbrellcoaching/Follow the podc...

If you follow the food scene in Little Rock — and really all over Arkansas — you've definitely encountered The Mighty Rib, aka Kevin Shalin, food blogger extraordinaire! We were excited to meet the voice behind the reviews, talk about his process, his favorite locations, and how restaurants are dealing with the pandemic. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Learn more about The Mighty Rib here: http://themightyrib.com Follow The Mighty Rib on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, we mix up a Between The Sheets cocktail and talk about the news of the week. From the Gorilla Glue hair incident and Ted Cruz's new hair cut to watching Firefly Lane and spending time on Clubhouse, we cover a lot of ground. We also talk about our favorite burger in town and how we use social media in general. Cheers! Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram....

We mix up an Amaretto Sour (and Emily cuts the shit out of her finger) then we visit with Lila Ashmore and Melissa Tanner of Vesta's about all things fashion! From white jeans and tie-dye to matching sets and elevated casual, we cover all the trends for spring. Cheers! Follow Vesta's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestasgirl/Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Fol...

It is close enough to Mardi Gras that we felt it necessary to eat some King Cake and mix up a Vieux Carré cocktail to celebrate the season. We talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, creating a positivity jar, possibly creating a podcast bingo card, all the movies and TV shows we've been watching, and much more. Cheers!Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Follow Emily on Instagram:&...

In this episode, we mix up a Roosevelt cocktail and visit with Cathy Browne, Campaign Chairman for the capital campaign to build a new shelter for Women & Children First. We talked about all the ways that Women & Children first helps victims of domestic abuse in Arkansas, their upcoming virtual Woman of the Year event to honor First Lady Susan Hutchinson on February 6th, and some of the ways that you can help support this wonderful organization. Learn more about Women & Children F...

We made shaken-not-stirred Vesper Martinis and talked about the COVID-19 vaccine, cancel culture, and Emily's new cuts gloves. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyreeves/Support the Show.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Follow Amy on Instagram.Follow Emily...

Over a nice red wine in our "Scandal" wine glasses, we visited with Amy Carter, President of Empowering You and Solaris Salon Cheers! Amy helps salon owners learn how to manage and grow their business, in addition to being a salon owner herself. We talked to her about how business has changed during the pandemic. We also talk to her about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and the importance of regular mammograms! Check out the Empowering You website: http://www.empoweringyouconsul...

Cozy up for happy hour with us! We mix up a Don Lockwood cocktail (which we enjoyed so much we made a second) and sit down for a catch up. We talk about Girl Scout cookies, learning to dance, learning photography, and reminisce on some old stories. Cheers! Listen wherever you like to listen to podcasts. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/convoscocktailsconnections/Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeautylounge/Follow Emily on Instagram: h...