health and wellness q&A
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.
Launching January 5th, 2021
Q&A with Lauren Paylor
As the Owner and Co-Founder of Focus On Health, DC Brand Ambassador for Seedlip, Safe Bars Trainer and Speed Rack Social Media Coordinator it is essential for Lauren to find moments of mindfulness and meditation in her day to day.
q&a with alex jump
Alex Jump is no stranger to real and raw conversations about health and wellness in our industry. As Founder of Focus On Health, Head Bartender at Death & Co. in Denver and the Denver Brand Ambassador in Denver she values her time away from work. Work-life balance, having a routine and being able to say no are only a few things she ensures she is able to do to practice mindfulness in her day to day.
Launching January 11th, 2021
q&A with kristina magro
As general Manager of Lone Wolf, in Chicago, and Co-Founder of Support Staff Kristina has prioritized community building and mental health awareness in her community. In an industry that can sometimes be consuming and draining, Kristina advises you all to ‘Please Hustle Responsibly.’
Q&A with Touré Folkes
For Touré, creating a community in the hospitality industry in New Orleans feels like it was meant to be. Community support is a precious resource. It’s this ethos that drives the program and curriculum at Turning Tables. Turning Tables addresses industry-specific racial inequities while building a support system for our community. For Touré, being aware of the change that we are capable of making is an important part of mindfulness.
q&a with kathryn smith
An expert in the power of conscious movement through yoga, mindfulness is nothing new to Kathryn Smith. She will share her experience with mindfulness and how it appears as a reoccurring theme in her work with yoga and movement. 2020 has brought many challenges to the fitness industry and the importance of self-care and intentional movement and meditation is a crucial part to each of us not just surviving, but truly thriving!
Launching January 20th, 2021
q&A with monica berg
As an innovator in the food and beverage industry, Monica’s ability to live mindfully is driven by awareness. She encourages folks looking to implement this practice into their life to do the things that make them happy.
q&a with valentino longo
Valentino is not stranger to travel. Having bartended in Rome, London, and Miami he understands the importance of balance and intention. In his day to day he works to prioritize taking care of himself and practicing mindfulness.
q&A with laura kelton
Laura is no stranger to the food and beverage industry. She climbed her way up the ranks, working everywhere from Bordel to Bad Hunter taking advantage of any opportunity to gain knowledge. Having lost friends and regulars to suicide and substance use, she believes forming Support Staff has been an incredibly important step forward in helping to sustain our industry from both sides of the bar.
Launching January 30th, 2021
q&a with 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.
q&a with J’Nai Williams
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, J’Nai is no stranger to hard word 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.
q&A with dani mcquarrie
As the Bar Manager of a successful Kentucky Whiskey Distillery, an industry veteran and a single mom of two, mindfulness is a theme that is of the upmost importance for this Southern Belle. Finding balance in personal health and wellness while juggling a busy schedule of being a full time parent and working a full time job.