Health and Wellness Q&A Part 4

Part 3 Features: Austin Carson, J’Nai Williams, and Dani McQuarrie

January 30th|12 PM EST

View the Q&A here.

Mindfulness. It’s a pretty straightforward word. It suggest that the mind is fully aware of the choices that are being made. That we are making decisions with our full attention and with intention. So why is this concept sometimes so difficult to incorporate in our day to day? Sometimes it appears as if the opposite, living without intent is the easier decision. Our mind and body sometimes take flight, we lose touch with our bodies and we end up experiencing moments of disarray.

When taking our future into consideration and reflecting on the the affects that these decisions play into our daily lives being mindful certainly makes sense.

Mindfulness is our ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing despite the outside factors that might affect our decisions.

We’ve asked ten food and beverage experts how they define mindfulness, how they incorporate mindfulness into their daily routine and what inspires them to live a mindful lifestyle.

Austin Carson

Austin is the owner and operator of Restaurant Olivia in Denver, Colorado. Being in the restaurant industry for over twelve years, Austin has worked in a you-name-it-I've-done-it sort of capacity, and he loves it. He believes being kind to yourself and being patient are key to being successful in happiness and mindfulness.

J’Nai Williams

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, J’Nai is no stranger to hard work and hustle. This Speed Rack veteran created a tech and productivity blog and a YouTube channel for extra income after losing her job due to Covid-19. Wellness and balance are essential to ensuring that she can take care of herself and her child.

Dani McQuarrie

As the Bar Manager of a successful Kentucky Whiskey Distillery and a single mom of two, mindfulness is a theme that is of the upmost importance for this Southern Belle.