Episode description

I was so excited to learn of Becca and to hear more about what she was doing in the n/a distilling world. She has such a compelling story, and an energy for the future that I found inviting and intriguing. Becca brought an intentionality toward bartender communication efforts to the conversation that was fascinating and respectful toward those pouring and those enjoying. In this conversation we chat about Becca's own journey with sobriety, the changes she'd like to see made in the way we order n/a drinks, and what is in her future through distilling and product development. Thanks for your time, energy, and eye on positive change, Becca!

Becca grew up on a farm in rural Kentucky, then moved to New York where she spent the first 10 years of her career in strategy consulting. Two years ago, she left her job to create better and more inclusive options for individuals who don't drink alcohol (always or occasionally). When not working on ALT Distilling, Becca is making art, taking on overly ambitious home projects, or hanging out with her parti-poodle, Charlie.

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Founded in 2016, the mission of Ben's Friends is to offer hope, fellowship, and a path forward to anyone who struggles with substance abuse or addiction. By coming together, starting a dialogue, and acknowledging that substance abuse cannot be overcome by isolation and willpower alone, Ben's Friends hopes to write a new chapter in the lives of food and beverage professionals across the country.

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