In Episode 48 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Chris Marshall, founder of Sans Bar—the first sober bar in North America. Since opening in 2017, Sans Bar has become the blueprint for alcohol-free social spaces, hosting events around the world and inspiring others to build sober communities of their own.
Chris shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, how Sans Bar Academy has sparked 75+ NA businesses globally, and why connection—not consumption—is the foundation of healing.
We explore:
🍸 How Sans Bar changed the game for alcohol-free spaces
🌍 What it takes to build sober community around the world
🧠 Mental health, recovery, and creating a new kind of nightlife
📖 The story behind Faster Than Light, Chris’s powerful memoir
Learn more: 🌐 thesansbar.com 📘 Faster Than Light 📲 @sans_bar on Instagram
In Episode 47 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Ian Fee, author of Wild Ride to Sobriety and founder of Make It Great (MIG). Ian’s story starts with a beer at age 1 and ends with a new life of clarity, purpose, and unshakeable resolve.
From bartending at 13 to closing multimillion-dollar deals over martinis, Ian embodied the “work hard, play harder” mindset until it almost destroyed everything. After selling his company in Vegas while blackout drunk, he chose a different path. Now sober since 2017, Ian shares what it really takes to break generational cycles, rebuild trust, and reclaim your life.
We talk about:
💥 His lowest moment, and what turned the tide
🔧 Practical tools for rebuilding after addiction
👨👩👧👦 The role of family in long-term healing
💡 Why making it great starts from within
Learn more: 🌐 makeitgreat.me
In Episode 46 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Alexis Rivera Scott—founder of Heritage Narrative, personal branding expert, and creator of The Fairy Job Mom™️.
Alexis built her LinkedIn audience to 92K+ followers and 9M+ annual impressions—but behind the numbers is a story of intentional reinvention. After navigating burnout and redefining her relationship with alcohol, she discovered that clarity is her most powerful brand asset.
We talk about:
💼 Building a personal brand with longevity, not pressure
🧠 How alcohol-free living impacts creativity and focus 📈 Visibility without hustle culture
🛠️ Tools for transforming your online presence—and your career
Learn more: 🌐 heritagenarrative.com 🎯 thefairyjobmom.com 📲 linkedin.com/in/alexisjscott
In Episode 45 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Rachel Molenda also known as DJ RAE, Canadian DJ and creator of REUNION, an alcohol-free dance party for women rooted in movement, music, and self-expression.
Rachel’s journey from wellness coach to electronic music curator is anything but linear, but every step has been about freedom. With REUNION, she’s created a rave-inspired experience that ditches the booze and amps up the authenticity.
We dive into:
🎶 The birth of REUNION and DJ RAE’s evolution
🌀 Why women need safe, wild, expressive spaces
💃 Dance as a healing ritual and spiritual reset
🚫 Redefining nightlife—without alcohol
Learn more:
🌐 website
🎉 thereuniondanceparty.com
📲 IG/TikTok: @rachelmmolenda | @thereuniondanceparty
🎧 DJ RAE on Soundcloud
In Episode 44 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Jillian Fontana, a certified sommelier and the founder of Mod Elixirs - a non-alcoholic beverage line rooted in elegance, complexity, and wellbeing.
Jillian built her career as a wine director and events curator in the fine dining world before stepping into alcohol-free living to support her health and clarity. Now, with Mod Elixirs, she invites us to rethink drinking as a sensory, healing ritual not a default behavior.
We dive into:
🍷 Jillian’s transition from wine director to NA innovator
🌿 Crafting elixirs that evoke connection, not depletion
👃 Tasting as a wellness ritual
🎯 Why mindful drinking doesn’t mean sacrificing pleasure
Learn more:
🌐 Website
📲@modelixirs on instagram and Tiktok
In Episode 43 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Bronson Hill—investor, author, and host of The Mailbox Money Show, to talk about the link between wealth-building, clarity, and conscious living.
Bronson has raised over $45M for real estate deals and leads over $250M in assets, but his true passion lies in helping people break free financially, mentally, and emotionally. From alcohol-free living to passive income strategies, Bronson shares how freedom is an inside job first.
We dive into:
💸 Why alcohol and financial burnout often go hand in hand
🧠 The mental clarity that powers long-term wealth building
🔥 Bronson’s “Fire Yourself” mindset and the value of self-sovereignty
🧘♂️ Building a life around intention, not obligation
Connect with Bronson:
🌐 Website
🎙️ The Mailbox Money Show on Apple
In Episode 42 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we welcome Lila Volkas, Certified Nutrition Consultant and co-creator of The Mocktail School. Based in Oakland, Lila blends holistic wellness with hands-on creativity to help people build deeper connections without alcohol.
This episode explores the joy and intentionality behind alcohol-free social rituals, how mocktails can foster inclusion, and why beverage rituals matter in healing and community.
We dive into:
Learn more: 🌐 lilavolkas.com 🔗 themocktailschool.com
In Episode 41 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Silvia Subirana, a Clinical Psychologist and Content Director for MyDry30—a powerful app that goes far beyond just reducing alcohol consumption. Silvia blends psychology, hypnotherapy, journaling, and transformative exercises to help people create lasting change and rediscover fulfillment in their lives.
This conversation explores how alcohol-free living can be the first step toward deep personal transformation, greater self-connection, and intentional living. Through her work at MyDry30, Silvia offers tools and insights to help users develop healthier coping strategies, build supportive communities, and create meaningful change.
We dive into:
Learn more about MyDry30: 🌐 Website
In Episode 40 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Joe Chura, Founder & CEO of Go Brewing, one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic craft breweries in the U.S. Joe’s path is anything but typical—he started on the Ford assembly line, scaled and sold a tech company for $205M, and now leads Go Brewing’s charge in redefining drinking culture.
With distribution in over 6,000 retail locations, Go Brewing offers a variety of cutting-edge NA beers, hop waters, micro-dosed THC/CBD beverages, and electrolyte drinks—all crafted with wellness in mind. Joe is also the Co-founder of Craftsmith, a manufacturing platform for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production.
In this episode, we dive into: 🚗 Joe’s journey from the auto industry to beverage entrepreneurship 🍻 What sets Go Brewing apart in the NA craft beer space 🧪 The innovation behind Go Brewing & Craftsmith 💪 Joe’s mindset as a marathon runner, Hyrox athlete, and performance-driven founder
Connect with Joe & Go Brewing: 🌐 gobrewing.com 📲 @gobrewing on Instagram 🔗 Joe Chura on LinkedIn
In Episode 39 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we chat with Nick Allen, Co-founder and CEO of Sunnyside, the top app for alcohol moderation. Unlike sobriety-only platforms, Sunnyside provides a flexible, wellness-oriented approach to help people reshape their relationship with alcohol without quitting entirely.
Nick’s mission is to make mindful drinking as accepted and accessible as other wellness practices like nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss: 🌟 Why moderation is a powerful alternative to all-or-nothing approaches 📱 How Sunnyside helps users build healthier drinking habits 💡 The future of alcohol wellness and proactive lifestyle choices 📈 Nick’s vision for a balanced, stigma-free approach to alcohol use
Connect with Nick & Sunnyside: 🌐 Sunnyside
In Episode 38 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we’re joined by Taylor Foxman, a seasoned veteran in the global beverage alcohol industry. With over a decade of experience working for major players like Pernod Ricard, Gruppo Campari, Boston Beer, and Stoli Group, Taylor brings unmatched insight into what it takes to build and scale iconic beverage brands.
Now the Founder & CEO of The Industry Collective, Taylor advises 85+ emerging beverage and cannabis brands and serves as a contributor to Rolling Stone, covering the intersection of culture, cannabis, and consumer trends. She's also a Board Advisor to six VC firms focused on investing in future-forward brands and communities.
In this episode, we cover: 🍸 Navigating the evolving beverage landscape 📈 What makes a brand standout in saturated markets 🧠 Taylor’s perspective on alcohol alternatives, cannabis, and cultural shifts 💼 Advice for entrepreneurs breaking into the industry
Connect with Taylor:
🔗 LinkedIn
In Episode 37 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Claudia Kraut, Founder & Principal of HealthGTM, a strategic growth partner for health tech firms. With a deep passion for Food as Medicine, Claudia believes in the healing power of whole foods, movement, and sleep. Beyond her expertise in health tech and business growth, she is also an ultramarathon runner, Muay Thai practitioner, and a community-driven philanthropist.
Join us as we discuss: ✅ How Claudia helps health tech companies break into new markets ✅ The transformative role of Food as Medicine in overall well-being ✅ Her journey as an ultramarathon runner and the impact of endurance sports ✅ The importance of community-driven philanthropy
This episode is packed with insights on health, performance, and purpose-driven business growth—don’t miss it!
Connect with Claudia:
In Episode 36 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we sit down with Alessia Vettese, Founder & CEO of Pari, a brand redefining zero-proof beverages with natural, agave-sweetened ingredients. Inspired by her own journey of re-evaluating alcohol while training for a marathon, Alessia launched Pari to create a sophisticated, balanced alternative for mindful drinkers.
Beyond Pari, Alessia is a seasoned investor and operator in the consumer startup space, specializing in better-for-you food and beverage brands through Elle Ventures, her investment fund supporting female-founded companies. In this episode, we explore:
The story behind Pari and its commitment to clean, natural ingredients
How Alessia's marathon training sparked the idea for a new type of NA beverage
The evolving landscape of zero-proof drinks and consumer trends
Her experience investing in and advising emerging food and beverage brands
Join us for an inspiring conversation on the future of mindful drinking and entrepreneurship in the better-for-you space!
Connect with Alessia & Pari:🌿 Website: drinkpari.com📲 Instagram: @drinkpari
In Episode 35 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we're joined by Joshua James, founder of Ocean Beach Cafe in San Francisco, one of the first non-alcoholic bars and bottle shops in the U.S. With over 20 years of bartending experience, Joshua is passionate about reshaping drinking culture by introducing beverages that stand out for their own unique flavors and health benefits. In this episode, we explore the evolution of non-alcoholic beverages, Joshua’s mission to bring new tastes to the NA world, and how he’s fostering a welcoming space for the sober-curious by the beach.
Tune in to hear Joshua's insights on:
The growth of the alcohol-free movement
Curating NA wines, beers, and adaptogenic drinks
Building a bar culture without alcohol
Ocean Beach Cafe’s journey in the NA scene
Join us as we dive into the exciting future of non-alcoholic drinks with Joshua James!
Connect with Joshua:
ZERONIMO Wine: ZERONIMO Wine
Ocean Beach Cafe on Instagram: Ocean Beach Cafe Instagram
Josh the Non Alcoholic on Instagram: Instagram
Josh the Non Alcoholic on YouTube: YouTube
In Episode 34 of Alcohol-Free Radio, we welcome Uzair Chutani, Co-Founder of Acceler8 Labs, a top performance marketing agency that has driven over $1 billion in revenue for major brands like Davids Tea, Wufers, and Greenhouse Juices. Uzair brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing and customer success, from launching Facebook’s Malaysia office to developing the Facebook Marketing Acceleration Program.
Join us as we discuss:
The strategies behind Acceler8 Labs’ success
Key insights on performance marketing in a digital age
Uzair's journey from Facebook to founding his own agency
How brands can thrive in competitive markets
Whether you're in marketing, a brand builder, or simply curious about how digital strategies shape the industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights from one of the leaders in performance marketing.
Connect with Uzair:
Acceler8 Labs: acceler8labs.com
LinkedIn: Uzair Chutani
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Miller, founder of Seir Hill and a 25-year veteran in building some of the world’s most iconic beverage brands like Pepsi, Guinness, and Crown Royal. Brian shares his entrepreneurial journey, from co-founding the creative agency MillerSmith to launching Seir Hill, a company at the forefront of premium non-alcoholic spirits and canned mocktails. Learn how his commitment to an alcohol-free lifestyle and family heritage inspired the creation of Seir Hill. If you're interested in the future of alcohol-free drinks, brand building, and leadership in the beverage industry, this episode is for you!
Key Topics:
The rise of non-alcoholic spirits
Insights on creating iconic beverage brands
Brian’s journey from MillerSmith to Seir Hill
Seir Hill’s mission and vision for premium alcohol alternatives
The future of the alcohol-free beverage industry
Connect with Brian and Seir Hill at www.seirhill.com and follow on social media @seirhill.
Meet Evan Quinn in Episode 32 of Alcohol Free Radio, the innovative mind behind Hiyo, the functional beverage that's setting new standards in the alcohol alternative market. From his early days dreaming of entrepreneurship to founding Hiyo at UCLA Anderson School of Management with his college best friend and a third visionary partner, Evan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After personal experiences with the impacts of alcoholism, Evan and his team launched Hiyo in 2021, offering a tantalizing mix of fun, flavor, and social functionality for the sober-curious and beyond. In this episode, delve into the creation process of Hiyo, understand the challenges of introducing a new category in the beverage industry, and get a glimpse of how Hiyo is fueling a global movement towards healthier, more inclusive social experiences. Whether you're looking to moderate your alcohol intake or simply searching for a more enriching drink choice, this conversation will enlighten and inspire you to think differently about what's in your glass.
Welcome to Episode 31 of Alcohol Free Radio where we explore the unique intersection of physical wellness and alcohol-free living with fitness guru Anthony Juliano. With over two decades in the fitness industry, Anthony has transformed countless lives through his Personal Training and Nutrition Studio in Madison, CT. In this episode, Anthony shares his expertise on integrating alcohol-free options into a health-focused lifestyle, enhancing not just physical but also mental well-being. Learn how his approach helps individuals and gyms create sustainable, healthier habits that don't compromise on social enjoyment. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone curious about alcohol-free living, this conversation will provide you with actionable insights to empower your fitness and health journey. Dive in to discover how to keep your celebrations fit and fun with Anthony's expert tips!
Join us in Episode 30 of Alcohol Free Radio as we sit down with Brooks Addington, the dynamic CEO of Töst Beverages. Dive into the story of how Brooks's global experiences and entrepreneurial spirit led him to revolutionize social rituals with Töst's elegant non-alcoholic alternatives. Discover the inspiration behind these innovative beverages designed for everyone to toast life's big and small moments. Whether you're a teetotaler or just looking to cut back, this episode offers fresh perspectives on enjoying sophisticated, alcohol-free options. Don't miss Brooks's insights on transforming the beverage industry and fostering inclusivity in every celebration. Tune in to learn how you can elevate your next gathering with Töst!
Join us in this inspiring episode of Alcohol Free Radio as we explore the dynamic world of Lauren Chitwood, CEO and co-founder of Spiritless. Nestled in the heart of Bourbon Country, Lauren and her team are pioneering the no- and low-proof spirits movement, reshaping social and drinking cultures one bottle at a time. In this episode, Lauren shares the thrills and challenges of running a startup, her personal strategies for balance and wellness, and her love for classic cocktails with a spiritless twist. Discover how a Kentucky girl with a taste for bourbon is now leading a revolution in the beverage industry, making inclusivity and health a priority. Tune in to hear Lauren’s journey of creativity, determination, and innovation—only on Alcohol Free Radio. #AlcoholFreeRadio #LaurenChitwood #Spiritless #NonAlcoholic
