Mindful bartenders can do more than pour drinks, they can make a profound difference in someone's life through fostering connection. Maybe it's time to give them their own day?
This is so great! I am happy I found you ! I love your Mindful Drinking Fest and your creation of the Mindful Bartending Day on January 10th! As Seneca once said "Drunkenness is Voluntary Madness". I will read your article on 'becoming a mindful drinker' and I will also check out your podcast...I feel like I found a home here with your words. Finally, spreading the news about the importance of being a 'stand out' (know that you don't just 'pour drinks') realizing the impact you have as one, and also how with your service, or lack of one, you absolutely could make or break a persons day/night (and depending on the person and their situation, it could go further/deeper). Thank you. Would love to connect and talk further.
I am in Italy... maybe a Mindful Drinking Fest in Italy one day?
Laurinda Stanton (author of STAR OF THE BAR...Bartender Survival Guide).
Hello Derek, So happy to have come across your Substack... I agree with you about 'bartenders can make a profound difference in someones life'. Great statement, so true! Why don't more bartenders see how important their presence, service and attitude (to their customer) truly is?
Thanks for including me on the mindful bartender list. Cofounding an NA spirit helps me see how my party girl bartending era prepped me for my mindful bartending era. Also, that Martha video is truly iconic.
This is so great! I am happy I found you ! I love your Mindful Drinking Fest and your creation of the Mindful Bartending Day on January 10th! As Seneca once said "Drunkenness is Voluntary Madness". I will read your article on 'becoming a mindful drinker' and I will also check out your podcast...I feel like I found a home here with your words. Finally, spreading the news about the importance of being a 'stand out' (know that you don't just 'pour drinks') realizing the impact you have as one, and also how with your service, or lack of one, you absolutely could make or break a persons day/night (and depending on the person and their situation, it could go further/deeper). Thank you. Would love to connect and talk further.
I am in Italy... maybe a Mindful Drinking Fest in Italy one day?
Laurinda Stanton (author of STAR OF THE BAR...Bartender Survival Guide).
Here's the article: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/2/18/21136863/alcoholism-sober-curious-mindful-drinking
Thank you - I'm so glad you're part of the community now!
Hello Derek, So happy to have come across your Substack... I agree with you about 'bartenders can make a profound difference in someones life'. Great statement, so true! Why don't more bartenders see how important their presence, service and attitude (to their customer) truly is?
Thanks for including me on the mindful bartender list. Cofounding an NA spirit helps me see how my party girl bartending era prepped me for my mindful bartending era. Also, that Martha video is truly iconic.
See you on Mindful Bartending Day™️!
See you then!
I couldn't find your article please send it to me if possible. Thank you, Derek