What is a Southside? Find out from Meredith Mills

In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Mills, founder of The Original Southside.Meredith has an inspiring story that reflects her passion for cocktails and the art of mixology. Raised in Oklahoma, Meredith grew up enjoying her mother's recipe for the Southside cocktail during the hot summers. After a career in the beauty industry, she decided to turn her family recipe into a commercially viable product during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on high-quality, organic ingredients, non-GMO and organic!Discover the rich history of the Southside cocktail, the process of creating a clean, organic RTD beverage, and insights into leading with integrity in the alcohol industry.And learn how mindfulness and education impact and inform not only how we treat our bodies but what happens inside of them!Find out more on InstagramChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:18 The Origin and History of the Southside Cocktail03:15 Meredith's Inspiration and Journey into Beverage Industry06:21 Developing the Recipe and Product Focus11:52 Creating the Can and Production Challenges15:45 Distilled vs. Compound Gin Explained19:12 Future Product Ideas and Delivery Formats19:31 Work-Life Balance and Family Business21:26 Handling Stress and Self-Care Practices26:22 The Vice Category and ABV Considerations37:34 The Clean Alcohol Collective and Industry Transparency40:31 Drink Smarter Not Harder: Industry Insights42:50 How to Find and Support Southside44:01 Closing Remarks and Future AspirationsSend us Fan MailConnect with Lauri:Lauri is an Energetic Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Intuitive, and Healer who alchemizes her experience and expertise to design customized pathways that help people feel more understood, aligned, empowered, and joyful. She offers 1:1, group, and corporate sessions, programs, workshops, and retreats. Her Website - Custom Designed Wellness: https://www.customdesignedwellness.com/Email her directly: [email protected] to be on the show or have questions or comments about it? Email: [email protected] Facebook-PodcastLinkedInYouTubeSubstack To receive her free newsletter, updates, and exclusive content, join her mailing list: www.customdesignedwellness.co...