Women and the Drinks Biz

Jenn Root Martell, Cider Businesswoman

Owning an alcohol business is tough! Let's talk about it! I will take you through my journey of starting South City Ciderworks in SF and delve deep into the details of creating a product, building a market, and educating consumers about cider. But it’s not just my story of being a woman in this male-dominated industry that I want to tell. You’ll hear from other ladies inside and outside the biz as well! Join me on this wild ride whether you're looking to start an alcohol business, work in the alcohol industry, or are just interested in what goes on behind that glass you just ordered at the bar. Slainte!

  1. Women's History Month - A History and a Commentary

    03/04/2024

    Women's History Month - A History and a Commentary

    Send us Fan Mail Annually the US celebrates and recognizes the amazing achievements of women throughout history and in the present day. What started as a Day turned into a Week and finally in 1987 gained the designation of an entire Month - Women’s History Month. This March we jump into the humble beginnings of this idea and how it grew into an international movement. For better or worse. References: US Census Bureau - International Women's Day The National WWII Museum New Orleans - An Introduction to Women's History Month Wikipedia - Women's History Day Britannica - International Women's Day History Channel - Women's History Month 2024 National Women's History Alliance - Why March is National Women's Month NPR - Women's History Month grew out of a weeklong commemoration by Jimmy Carter in 1980 Special Mentions: Women's History Week Congressional Resolution (1981) - Pub. L. 97-28 Women's History Month Congressional Resolution (1987) - Pub. L. 100-9 Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support.  For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

    19 min
  2. DC Brau: How to Make Beer for All! with Paulette

    02/19/2024

    DC Brau: How to Make Beer for All! with Paulette

    Send us Fan Mail DC Brau has been a gold standard in craft beer in DC for more than a decade. During that time Paulette Palacios has moved up through the beer scene, learning all the ins and outs of beer buying and building a network within the industry. Today they head up the taproom for the DC Brau Brewery and are instrumental in supporting diversity and equality initiatives in the beer industry across the region. Paulette sits down with me to share how they got here, walk me through a day in the life, and announce what’s on the horizon. Notes: DMV = The Washington metropolitan region that encompasses the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia The Great Detroit Bankruptcy of 2013 Special Mentions: DC Brau Mustang Sally Brewing Company Port City Brewing Company University of Richmond Beer Brewer Professional Certificate Program Black Brew Movement Urban Garden Brewery Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day Pink Boots Hop Blend (Yakima Chief) Thank you to Tony Stuck for the awesome intro/outro music and to Mary Ann King for the amazing pod art that you see for every episode. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it with a family member, a friend in the alcohol industry, or even just a stranger on the street! I so appreciate your support.  For more information about me and this podcast visit us online at drinksbizwomen.com or follow the podcast @drinksbizwomen on FB and Instagram. Talk to you soon! And thanks for joining me today!

    48 min

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Owning an alcohol business is tough! Let's talk about it! I will take you through my journey of starting South City Ciderworks in SF and delve deep into the details of creating a product, building a market, and educating consumers about cider. But it’s not just my story of being a woman in this male-dominated industry that I want to tell. You’ll hear from other ladies inside and outside the biz as well! Join me on this wild ride whether you're looking to start an alcohol business, work in the alcohol industry, or are just interested in what goes on behind that glass you just ordered at the bar. Slainte!