EP 132 | A Pregnant Woman Walks Into A Bar: Meet Marina Castillo

In this episode of Thriving Alcohol Free, host Deb Podlogar welcomes Marina Castillo, a passionate advocate for non-alcoholic beverages and the co-founder of Modern Mocktail. They discuss Marina's journey from the circus to sobriety, the rise of kava bars, and the importance of creating a supportive community for those in recovery. Marina shares her insights on the benefits of kava, the challenges of navigating the industry, and offers encouragement for aspiring entrepreneurs in the non-alcoholic space. Together, they create a special mocktail recipe that emphasizes the joy of savoring delicious drinks without alcohol.Kava Haven, code MOCKTAILMOM for a discount. Marina Castillo is a passionate advocate for non-alcoholic beverages.The mocktail they created is called 'The Bride'.Marina's journey to sobriety began in 2019.Kava bars are gaining popularity as non-alcoholic spaces.The Global Kava Coalition aims to educate about kava.Kava is a special pepper plant with calming effects.It's essential to consume the right part of the kava plant.Noble kava is the preferred type for consumption.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Thriving Alcohol Free02:12 Creating a Special Mocktail06:22 Marina's Journey to Sobriety12:10 The Rise of Kava Bars16:13 Navigating the Kava Industry19:14 Understanding Kava and Its Benefits32:22 Encouragement for New EntrepreneursFollow Marina on her Instagram page. Send me a message about the show! Join the community of mocktail-loving ladies in the Mocktail Social Club. Instagram: @Mocktail.MomMocktail Book: The Happiest HourWebsite: MocktailMom.com        You are loved. Big Time Cheers!