Living Full Kombucha Podcast

Yes! It's true!!! We are moving to a new space where we can expand production and open the doors to our inclusive taproom! *Insert cartwheel!* Check out this week's episode where we chat how we found the new space and what is to come next for Living Full!

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A messy verbal journey entry expressing my thoughts on a question swirling through my head during this season, which is, "Are we growing too fast?" Drinking game option: One shot of kombucha every time I reference, "flying by the seat of my pants."

*EDIT: I misspoke on the origin of Zappa Hops (and even said "Zappos once, yikes). Zappa™ is a native, North American, Humulus lupulus variety, neomexicanus, recovered from the wild in New Mexico and named after counterculture icon Frank Zappa. :)

Hops used in March Kombucha Hops series: Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra, and Zappa Hops

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Email: livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

Woah!! We are on the eve of our two year business anniversary! We reflect on some business wins during 2022 and goal set for 2023. 

Thanks for another incredible year! 

-Lydia

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Email: livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

I was dealt quite a curveball that was unexpected. Join me as I explain how I navigated and am still navigating what's next for Living Full!

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We have hired someone to our team! What are their job duties and roles plus a discussion on our busy month of markets and what we have learned after attending a few market "duds."

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Travel back 2 years with me as I discuss my transition from one career to the next and all the other businesses I tried out before landing on pursuing and producing kombucha.

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What are shrubs and why did I choose to add a shrub to my kombucha business. 

Some awesome shrub books on shrubs and apple cider vinegar:

An update on how my transition to larger fermenters and new brewing equipment has been going and what I would like to change if I were to design my own symbiosis fermenter.

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livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

As much as we want everyone to enjoy kombucha, it is not always for everyone. Come with me to the farmers markets as I candidly discuss instances when people did NOT like our kombucha and how I handled their responses. 

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Working with a SCOBY is truly like being in a relationship. Listen in to hear my brewing practices of how I define and cultivate my SCOBY to create my best brews as I begin to scale in production

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Outdoor season begins this week! I chat about what I bring to farmers markets and share my farmers market "spiel" for different types of customers.

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It seems like I am on an endless cycle of production with no end in sight. Let's chat about some raw of my feelings and some ways I am helping myself tackle this season in my business.

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Email: livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

A real time conversation about how we are doubling production, learning new equipment, and how I may have a new tattoo. 

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We just finished a year in business! We thought what not a better time than to reflect and share things we have learned over the past year and created a top 10 list of things we wish we knew before jumping into business AND also found it fitting to debut our new podcast name the "Living Full Kombucha Podcast!" (Formerly Teacher Turned Alchemist). 

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I chat how my first winter in business is going and what I am doing to try to boost sales as well as how I continue to expand the business in this slower season.

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Email: livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

HOLY EDIT: I forgot to mention cooler space! Face palm* But make sure you have designated cooler space for all your kegs and bottles! You can never have too much cooler space. :) 

In this episode, I go into detail about how I found my commercial kitchens to brew from, chat budgeting, and some tips on how to visualize your space.

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Email: livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

Instagram: @livingfullkombucha

How do I come up with my kombucha flavors? Do I flavor in kegs? Where do I get my ingredients? Check it out in this months episode! 

Allllll the booch had to go down the drain. It hurts even typing that. Listen to what happened and how I am tackling and solving the problems. 

Livingfullkombucha.com

Email: livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

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Cheers!

We moved to a larger location and are selling and selling! It's an exciting time learning about supply and demand. 

Cody Pickett--Artist for Living Full Kombucha Labels: @codiaccreative "Cody Codiac Pickett"

Contact me at: Livingfullkombucha@gmail.com

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We are selling and it's time to double up our production! We chat about what that looks like and our upcoming farmers market season!

Yes, you heard it right, we are selling our kombucha online! Hear about the bumps in the road to get there and about ANOTHER product we will be selling alongside our kombucha. We feel this is a great way to enter into season 2 of the pod. Cheers!

Let's tackle some questions about sugar and its role in kombucha. Why is it necessary? How much is in each bottle? Should you drink if you have diabetes? How can I figure out which brand is best while shopping? All this and more on this week's episode.

Our business name has changed!! 

My first pod episode without writing a script and winging it as I discuss how the amount of "no's" I am getting from people have tried to get me down. 

Ever have that nagging feeling that you should be doing more? Productivity guilt is REAL and I am sharing my first hand accounts of how I am learning to deal with it in this new season of me being my own boss.

Join me!

My little friend alcohol tries to meddle in my kombucha business. 

"Certain personality types should not own businesses." After seeing this on a blog post during a mindless scrolling lunch break, Lydia decides to explore her own personality type, discuss different personality assessments like the Enneagram, and decide whether or not her dominant personality type has doomed her entrepreneur path.

UGH: Sorry for slight audio differences in this episode--all part of the learning process, and it's the content that matters, right?! Thanks for your patience as my audio/voice fluctuates a few times in the episode...Cheers!

In this week's episode I go over my thoughts on the term "disability" and how I am not ashamed to admit that as an entrepreneur, I am still learning and in need of more knowledge on understanding  how to help and come alongside the disabled community to push equal rights for all forward as I strive to create an inclusive business.

EDIT to this episode: I mentioned that I apologized about being frustrated  after seeing how people in the disabled community are treated, but I do NOT want to apologize, as it is very appropriate to be frustrated as we (and I am apart of the "we") have a lot of work to do toward this goal of inclusivity and equal rights, and I want to use my frustration to only continue to further myself as I learn and seek out ways in which I can give my time and money toward change. I left that segment in to show that I am still human and continuing to learn.

Organizations and People to check out and give toward:

Today we are digging into all things kombucha! I am sharing what kombucha is, how to make it, and what health benefits you may see after drinking it. 

History of Kombucha-3:46

What is Kombucha made of-9:00

Health benefits-21:02

Join me on my journey!

Officially unemployed and sharing solid progress made thus far along with musings on becoming a master of a craft.