Navigating Sober Resources: Marin Nelson, CEO of Sobrynth, on Shifting Workplace Culture

In this episode of RTDB, Christy sits down with Marin Nelson, founder of Sobrynth.com, for a powerful conversation about creating recovery-friendly workplaces and challenging the unspoken role alcohol plays in professional culture. Approaching eight years of sobriety from alcohol herself, Christy shares incredibly vulnerable stories about her own sober-curious days and how she ultimately got and stayed sober. It is why she believes so passionately in Marin's mission.After more than 15 years in enterprise tech and navigating her own sober journey, Marin founded Sobrynth to help organizations and professionals rethink how alcohol shows up at work — from networking events to leadership norms. Her mission is clear: build workplace cultures where recovery, sober curiosity, and alcohol-free living are respected, normalized, and supported.Together, Christy and Marin explore:What it actually means to create a recovery-friendly workplaceThe impact of workplace drinking culture on women’s leadership and advancementHow high-performing professionals quietly question their relationship with alcoholThe difference between sobriety, sober curiosity, and mindful drinkingHow leaders can build inclusive environments without relying on alcohol-centered connectionIf you’re a leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, or ambitious woman navigating corporate culture, this episode will expand your thinking about inclusion, performance, and authenticity.Learn more about Sobrynth at www.sobrynth.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sobrynth/Keywords: recovery-friendly workplace, sober curious, alcohol-free lifestyle, workplace drinking culture, women in leadership, corporate inclusion, sobriety journey, HR leadership, workplace wellness.