Mad and Mindful's very first guest to the series, Kenny Frasch joins us unapologetically with nothing to hold back. A New Hampshire native, bar owner, drag performer, and activist, Kenny is out to create a community he wants to live in, one of diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.

We explore Kenny's up and coming rise as drag performer, Glamme Chowdah, and how she came to be. We then discuss how he stepped into the role of bar owner after multiple years as a chef, and how the BLM movement put his bar, The Hop Knot, on the map. Kenny shares his experiences and thoughts on racism in New Hampshire, and how his views have shaped The Hop Knot into becoming a safe space for all. Overcoming addiction to meth, we discuss this period of life in depth and understand that The Hop Knot was his a part of his saving grace. We conclude the podcast with Kenny sharing his love of food, and his unwavering nature to be unapologetically himself.

*Please excuse the audio, I was very excited*

• Kenny Frasch | Instagram

• The Hop Knot | Instagram

• Glamme Chowdah | Instagram