Designated Drinker Show

Our designated drinker proves that spandex is optional for the everyday superhero. Laura Tuner, co-founder of Alexandria Women for Good, dedicates part of her life to bringing people together and supporting good work in her community. Outside of her successful career, Laura carves out time to create a space for women to connect and support hyper local nonprofits - every quarter, Laura and her leag...

Our designated drinker proves that spandex is optional for the everyday superhero. Laura Tuner, co-founder of Alexandria Women for Good, dedicates part of her life to bringing people together and supporting good work in her community. Outside of her successful career, Laura carves out time to create a space for women to connect and support hyper local nonprofits - every quarter, Laura and her leag...

Our Designated Drinker knows that a brand is only as good as the story and people behind it. Brielle Caruso is re-joining us at our virtual bar to talk about her role as CMO for Nearest Green Distillery, home of the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey and the 7th most visited distillery in the world. Nearest Green Distillery is also home to The Humble Baron, which contains the world’s longest bar at 51...

If you’re the competitive type, our Designated Drinker may have the perfect title for your next job search. Louise and guest co-host Tyler Rothenberg, a blast from our Season 1 past, are talking shop with Erin Rea, ELIT Vodka’s US brand ambassador. Erin’s mission is to bring brands to life through advocacy, training, and events. Last year alone, Erin went to more than 80 events from intimate pairi...

If you’re the competitive type, our Designated Drinker may have the perfect title for your next job search. Louise and guest co-host Tyler Rothenberg, a blast from our Season 1 past, are talking shop with Erin Rea, ELIT Vodka’s US brand ambassador. Erin’s mission is to bring brands to life through advocacy, training, and events. Last year alone, Erin went to more than 80 events from intimate pairi...

Our Designated Drinker believes that learning how to tackle your opponent is an essential step towards equality. Rich Daniel, owner of the DC Divas, is leveling the playing field for girls and women in sports through full tackle football and community engagement. Rich is a real-life example of someone who puts his money where his mouth is; as a long-time advocate for media coverage of women’s spor...

Our Designated Drinker believes that learning how to tackle your opponent is an essential step towards equality. Rich Daniel, owner of the DC Divas, is leveling the playing field for girls and women in sports through full tackle football and community engagement. Rich is a real-life example of someone who puts his money where his mouth is; as a long-time advocate for media coverage of women’s spor...

If you want to celebrate and understand Black history, our Designated Drinker can walk you through it – literally! John Chapman, founder and owner of Manumission Tour Company, is back at our bar to discuss their cultural heritage tours that tell the lesser-known stories of Africans and African-Americans in Alexandria, both enslaved and free. He's also a councilman for the city of Alexandria; if yo...

If you want to celebrate and understand Black history, our Designated Drinker can walk you through it – literally! John Chapman, founder and owner of Manumission Tour Company, is back at our bar to discuss their cultural heritage tours that tell the lesser-known stories of Africans and African-Americans in Alexandria, both enslaved and free. He's also a councilman for the city of Alexandria; if yo...

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you can pucker up for our Designated Drinker for a lip print reading! Ariana Lightningstorm, a blast from our Season 1 past, is one of only nine certified lipsologists in the entire world who has studied the art and science of lip prints. If you give her two kisses, she can read your personality traits, energy levels, and more. And if you have a special someo...

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you can pucker up for our Designated Drinker for a lip print reading! Ariana Lightningstorm, a blast from our Season 1 past, is one of only nine certified lipsologists in the entire world who has studied the art and science of lip prints. If you give her two kisses, she can read your personality traits, energy levels, and more. And if you have a special someo...

While you’re putting gifts under the tree or preparing to ring in the New Year, this week’s Designated Drinker will be offering much needed aid to individuals experiencing homelessness in DC’s Ward 1. Shane Mulhern, Executive Director of Thrive DC, understands how important it is for a community to support its own, regardless of where they are in their journey. Through Thrive DC, Shane supports in...

While you’re putting gifts under the tree or preparing to ring in the New Year, this week’s Designated Drinker will be offering much needed aid to individuals experiencing homelessness in DC’s Ward 1. Shane Mulhern, Executive Director of Thrive DC, understands how important it is for a community to support its own, regardless of where they are in their journey. Through Thrive DC, Shane supports in...

As a gardener and a community organizer, our Designated Drinker understands the importance of establishing roots. We're talking with the queen bee of A Sip of Paradise, Keyatta Mincey Parker, who transformed her love of gardening with her grandmothers into a vibrant community garden. Keyatta has cultivated a space for service industry professionals, providing community support and horticulture the...

As a gardener and a community organizer, our Designated Drinker understands the importance of establishing roots. We're talking with the queen bee of A Sip of Paradise, Keyatta Mincey Parker, who transformed her love of gardening with her grandmothers into a vibrant community garden. Keyatta has cultivated a space for service industry professionals, providing community support and horticulture the...

A word of financial advice from our Designated Drinker this holiday season: Don't buy a gift for yourself! We’re talking money with Matt Hetrick, President of Harmony Group, which provides CPA services to restauranteurs across the United States. Even if you're not a restaurant owner, he’s got some advice for everyone on the psychology of money, how to stay informed in local politics, and how you c...

A word of financial advice from our Designated Drinker this holiday season: Don't buy a gift for yourself! We’re talking money with Matt Hetrick, President of Harmony Group, which provides CPA services and growth advice to restauranteurs across the United States. Even if you're not a restaurant owner, he’s got some advice for everyone on the psychology of money, how to stay informed in local polit...

Farm-to-table has been a trending concept for chefs and culinary afficionados for years, but why stop there? If you want to meet and talk with the producer of your produce, Molly Scalise can help make that a reality. As the deputy director of communications at FRESHFARM, Molly and her team work year-round to build a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system and provide communities an oppor...

Farm-to-table has been a trending concept for chefs and culinary afficionados for years, but why stop there? If you want to meet and talk with the producer of your produce, Molly Scalise can help make that a reality. As the deputy director of communications at FRESHFARM, Molly and her team work year-round to build a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system and provide access to fresh, loc...

If you've ever been part of a large family Thanksgiving dinner, you know that the logistics can be a challenge. So imagine how tough it must be to prepare and deliver 4000 turkey dinners, including 1600 pies, to 800 clients in the DMV area on the holiday. This is where Katrina Mathis shines. She's director of volunteer services at Food and Friends, where they prepare and deliver medically-tailored...

If you've ever been part of a large family Thanksgiving dinner, you know that the logistics can be a challenge. So imagine how tough it must be to prepare and deliver 4000 turkey dinners, including 1600 pies, to 800 clients in the DMV area on the holiday. This is where Katrina Mathis shines. She's director of volunteer services at Food and Friends, where they prepare and deliver medically-tailored...

So you have your costume picked out, pumpkin carved, candy ready, and maybe even some skeletons in your front yard. Now, complete your Halloween prep with our episode about witches with Rachel Christ-Doane, the Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum. We discuss the most famous witch hunt of the Western world, the meaning behind the word witch, and the evolution of the image of the witch o...

So you have your costume picked out, pumpkin carved, candy ready, and maybe even some skeletons in your front yard. Now, complete your Halloween prep with our episode about witches with Rachel Christ-Doane, the Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum. We discuss the most famous witch hunt of the Western world, the meaning behind the word witch, and the evolution of the image of the witch o...

Cocktail: A truly sour Watermelon Sour Collins that’s made with fresh watermelon and sour cream.  The most haunted places in the U.S. include the halls of hotels, abandoned insane asylums, old theaters, prisons, and historic battlefields. Even household items like dolls, clothing, and furniture have been subjects of paranormal activity. But what about a bottle of vodka? Bridgett Taylor, the founde...

The most haunted places in the U.S. include the halls of hotels, abandoned insane asylums, old theaters, prisons, and historic battlefields. Even household items like dolls, clothing, and furniture have been the subjects of paranormal activity. But what about a bottle of vodka? Bridgett Taylor, the founder of Harridan Vodka, is doing everything she can to infuse her booze with actual boo’s utilizi...