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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 54 MIN

Play, Purpose & Sober Curiosity: From Restaurant Life to Building Mad Flora with Lauren McGurrin

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In this week's episode, we talk about sober curiosity, the non-alcoholic beverage space and how to build a non-alcoholic brand! We sit down with Lauren McGurrin who shares her journey from working in high-profile restaurants to becoming a food stylist and eventually founding Mad Flora, a non-alcoholic Amaro brand. She discusses the importance of community, the evolution of the non-alcoholic space, and her personal experiences with sober curiosity. Lauren dives into the value of creativity, playfulness, and the need to trust the process of self-discovery. We round out the convo with the impact of social media and the significance of finding hobbies that bring joy and fulfillment.Connect with Lauren:Instagram: @drinkmadflora, @herbalandspicedWebsite: https://drinkmadflora.com/discount/NOSEDIVE2020% off CODE: NOSEDIVE20 The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252To Be Magnetic: https://tobemagnetic.com/15% off CODE: RENEE1293Support the show*Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice; we are not licensed medical or mental health professionals.*

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In this week's episode, we talk about sober curiosity, the non-alcoholic beverage space and how to build a non-alcoholic brand! We sit down with Lauren McGurrin who shares her journey from working in high-profile restaurants to becoming a food stylist and eventually founding Mad Flora, a non-alcoholic Amaro brand. She discusses the importance of community, the evolution of the non-alcoholic space, and her personal experiences with sober curiosity. Lauren dives into the value of creativity, pl...

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