Delivering Wine Worldwide With James Miles

Listen to this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast as Alexi sits down with James Miles, Chairman, Managing Director, and Co-founder of Liv-ex. Hear his narration of launching an online stock exchange for wine. James talks about solving consumer problems in real-time, how to unclog the supply chain issues of shipping overseas, and how a platform can connect and educate consumers on brand behavior.

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Delivering a Natural Wine Experience

In this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, Alexi sits down with Sarah Shadonix, Founder and CEO of Scout & Cellar, to discuss delivering a quality product through authenticity and transparency. Sarah shares the story behind launching an e-commerce wine brand, how to successfully deliver a consultant-based model, and the importance of making the consumer journey unique and engaging.

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Almost Anything is Possible

In this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, join Alexi as she sits down with Bryan Monteleone, Co-founder of Drinkubator, to discuss navigating and overcoming digital marketing challenges for a spirits brand. Bryan talks about meeting brand needs in a digital space, the importance of flexible marketing strategies, and the endless possibilities of content delivery for spirits brands.

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Zero Compromises on Pure Ingredients With Anna Lundstrom

In this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, Alexi sits down with Anna Lundstrom, Co-founder of Folksy Hard Kombucha, to discuss creating an alcoholic beverage without compromising on ingredients. Anna talks about crafting a selection of kombucha using organic ingredients, the importance of aligning your brand with your core values, and letting the customer define how your brand speaks.

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Threats to the Sustainability of the Cork Industry

On this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, join Alexi Cashen as she talks with Carlos de Jesus, Director of Marketing and Communications at Amorim, about producing cork and the fundamentals of cork forests. Carlos discusses the positive impact cork has on the environment, the balance between nature and technology, and what is threatening the sustainability of the cork industry.

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Year in Review: Female Founder Series, Launching St. Hildie's, and Much More

In this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, Rise25 Co-founder John Corcoran sits down with host Alexi Cashen to talk about Alexi’s most memorable past episodes and encouraging conversations. Alexi shares how brands pivoted during challenging times to produce growth, ways women are refashioning the industry, and how the alcohol beverage industry is embracing diversity and inclusion.

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Gina Fugina on Flavorful Wines From Spain and Giving Back

On this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, hear from Gina Fugina, Owner of Able Beverage and pALS Cava, as she details creating a unique experience from imported wine from Spain. Gina talks about her journey into the alcohol beverage industry, lessons she’s learned in the process of scaling her brand, and the inspiration behind her “Sip For A Cure” motto.

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Curating a Dope Palate With Helen Johannesen

Listen to this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast to hear from Helen Johannesen, Owner and Founder of Helen’s and Partner at Jon & Vinny’s. Alexi and Helen discuss keeping true to your roots, increasing revenue, and staying humble in a diverse industry. Helen talks about the importance of educating the consumer, setting brand expectations for authenticity, and being persistent in your personal growth. Stay tuned!

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Foraging Cleaner Alcohol Options With Donna Katz

On this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, hear from Donna Katz, Founder and CEO of G’s Hard Ginger Beer, as she details her process of crafting a clean, organic beverage brand. Alexi and Donna talk about the importance of transparency on nutritional beverage labels, how in-person networking scaled Donna’s brand, and an exemplary business model to connect with consumers and distributors.

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The Rewards of Working in Alcohol Compliance With Marisa Wilairat

On this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast, Alexi Cashen sits down with Marisa Wilairat, Alcohol Compliance Manager at Elenteny Imports, to discuss the opportunities available to join an array of accomplished professionals. Marisa talks about why she enjoys working in the alcohol compliance industry, the requirements for their open career opportunities, and the outstanding benefits of working at Elenteny Imports — including a killer holiday party!

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Natural Wine as Philosophy With Roni Ginach

On this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, hear from Roni Ginach, Owner at Roni Selects, as she shares her story of camaraderie in the wine community to promote wines. Alexi and Roni discuss how wine savants are working to connect natural wine with consumers, how the pandemic encouraged growth in the wine industry, and the creativity and passion behind being an importer and distributor.

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For the Love of Flavor, Palm Bay International's Diana Novak

Listen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast to hear from Diana Novak, National Director of Crafts Spirits Education for Palm Bay International. Alexi and Diana discuss how to establish an emotional connection between brands and consumers, how digital media is scaling brand loyalty and education, and how Diana fuses flavors to build unique portfolios for clients.

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Female Founder Series, Wheyward Spirit's Emily Darchuk

On this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast, hear from Emily Darchuk as she shares her story of creating a specialty base spirit. Alexi and Emily discuss the “why” behind Wheyward Spirit, how the business is making a difference in the spirits industry, and Emily’s advice to other entrepreneurs going after their lofty goals. Stay tuned!

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Female Founder Series, Owl's Brew's Jennie Ripps

Listen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast featuring Jennie Ripps, the Founder and CEO of Owl’s Brew, to hear her process of building a clean beverage brand. Alexi and Jennie discuss best practices for marketing your product, becoming a better leader, and how Jennie is revolutionizing a male-dominated industry.

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Female Founder Series, Drink Ramona's Jordan Salcito

Listen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show to hear from Jordan Salcito, the Founder and CEO of Drink RAMONA. Alexi and Jordan discuss Jordan’s inspiring story and experience in culinary arts and as a sommelier, the organic and value-built vision behind RAMONA, and the importance of building a culture of kindness and remaining authentic in the wine industry. Stay tuned!

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Female Founder Series, Sufferfest Beer Co.'s Caitlin Landesberg

In this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show, Caitlin Landesberg tells her entrepreneurial story and motivation behind upstarting Sufferfest Beer. Alexi and Caitlin discuss pushing yourself to grow, the challenge of efficiently scaling a brand, and the innovation and creativity it takes to market a beer brand successfully.

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Organic, Terroir-Driven, Single Farm Irish Whisky, Waterford's Grace O'Reilly

Listen to this episode of the Alexi Cashen podcast to hear from Grace O’Reilly, Agronomist at Waterford Distillery. Alexi and Grace discuss Grace’s foundation in agriculture and how it sprouted her love of barley, the renaissance of organic farming, how it shapes the production, fermentation, and distillation of barley, and the importance of consumer education. Get your hands dirty and plant the seeds in this episode!

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The E-Commerce Muscle, City Hive's Hyper Growth with Aimee Cronin

In this episode of the Alexi Cashen Show, hear from Aimee Cronin, the Vice President of Trade Growth at City Hive. Alexi and Aimee chat about Aimee’s passion for technology and wine, how the alcoholic beverages industry is evolving, and Aimee’s hard-won tips for helping your business grow, scale, and reach new heights of success. Take the jump and stay tuned!

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