Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy is a podcast that shines a light on the human spirit’s incredible ability to overcome. Each episode features powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity such as life-altering injuries, personal loss, and unimaginable setbacks. These are not just survival stories. They are stories of grit, transformation, and ultimate triumph. Hosted byCEO and Managing Partner of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, this show is a tribute to resilience and highlights true perseverance. With decades of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives as a seasoned personal injury attorney, Lawrence brings compassion and curiosity to every conversation.
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Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy is a podcast that shines a light on the human spirit’s incredible ability to overcome. Each episode features powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity such as life-altering injuries, personal loss, and unimaginable setbacks. These are not just survival stories. They are stories of grit, transformation, and ultimate triumph. Hosted byCEO and Managing Partner of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, this show is a tribute to resilience and highlights true perseverance. With decades of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives as a seasoned personal injury attorney, Lawrence brings compassion and curiosity to every conversation.
Episode 78: Against the Grain: The Entrepreneurial Journey of a Gluten-Free Brewer
Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy
38 minutes
2 weeks ago
Episode 78: Against the Grain: The Entrepreneurial Journey of a Gluten-Free Brewer
Pursuing a dream often means going against the grain—especially when the world shuts down just as you’re getting started.
In this week’s episode of Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy, Ralph Mandarino shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey from homebrewing with friends to launching Necromantic Brew Co., the only dedicated gluten-free brewery from New York to Miami. What began as a hobby turned into a mission to create a safe, flavorful beer for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, while building a community around creativity, perseverance, and shared experience.
Ralph opens up about signing his brewery lease just days before the COVID shutdown, navigating years of delays, financial strain, and health challenges, and how “fear as fuel” became his guiding principle. He also reveals the importance of family support, embracing discomfort, and believing in your vision even when the odds are stacked against you.What to expect in this week’s episode:
Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Hear how a casual homebrewing experiment turned into a unique business opportunity focused on inclusivity and taste.
Building Through Challenges: Learn how Ralph pushed forward through financial stress, health issues, and pandemic-related obstacles while keeping his dream alive.
Innovation in Brewing: Discover the creative process behind crafting great-tasting, gluten-free beer using ancient grains like millet, buckwheat, and quinoa.
Fear as Fuel: Ralph shares how stepping into discomfort and uncertainty led to his greatest growth—both personally and professionally.
Balancing Life and Business: Gain insight into how he juggled entrepreneurship, family life, and the realities of running a brewery 100 hours a week.
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Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy
Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy is a podcast that shines a light on the human spirit’s incredible ability to overcome. Each episode features powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have faced immense adversity such as life-altering injuries, personal loss, and unimaginable setbacks. These are not just survival stories. They are stories of grit, transformation, and ultimate triumph. Hosted byCEO and Managing Partner of Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, this show is a tribute to resilience and highlights true perseverance. With decades of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives as a seasoned personal injury attorney, Lawrence brings compassion and curiosity to every conversation.
