7 Minutes in a Bar

7 Minutes in a Bar

🎙 Hosted by Alex P. Taylor and Kate Frederick 7️⃣🍷 Uplifting and real talk about life in some of the most creative and beautiful bars in the USA 🍷 Pull up a bar stool, grab your favorite beverage and connect with us. Don't miss each episodes' new location, featured beverage, signature app and gift card giveaway on Instagram: @7minsinabar Cheers! 🥂

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April 25, 2026 15 mins

Season Two Premiere! Alex and Kate are kicking off Season Two of 7 Minutes in a Bar at one of Hartford’s most iconic and fun locations: Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, Connecticut, home of the Hartford Yard Goats.

In this episode, Alex and Kate are diving into “Clout Chasers, Gatekeepers, and Other Shady Characters,” a real-talk conversation based on a blog post Alex recently wrote about the people, patterns, and personalities y...

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Season One Finale! Alex and Kate are heading to the beach in this episode about manifestation to close out their first season. And what a fun first season they had together. Join them as they reminisce about all of their adventures and what they have planned for the future and season two. There's a place called Kokomo's. That's where you wanna go, to get away from it all...

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April 5, 2025 21 mins

Like sands through the hourglass, hosts Alex and Kate talk about why the not so great days of our lives define who we are. When the going gets tough, how do you deal with all of the chaos and turmoil? Tune in and be sure to subscribe for more new episodes and topics. 

This episode is being brought to you by Haven Beer Company in Hamden, CT,  where they go beyond just brewing the best beers. Their full bar offers craft cock...

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Bonus Episode! Hosts Alex and Kate continue on with their conversation about Never Giving Up with Gina Luari, owner of RAW*. Be sure to subscribe for more. 

This episode is brought to you by RAW* in Hartford, CT. At RAW*, they “deface” the traditional oyster experience by reimagining it into something more daring. Equal parts fancy and edgy, RAW* is the next place to be for seafood. Oh, baby. With dishes like whole fish &a...

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March 6, 2025 22 mins

Hosts Alex and Kate share their personal stories about tenacity and advice for how to stay resilient even when the odds are against you. Part 2 with owner Gina Luari coming soon! 

This episode is being brought to you by RAW* in Hartford, CT. At RAW*, they “deface” the traditional oyster experience by reimagining it into something more daring. Equal parts fancy and edgy, RAW* is the next place to be for seafood. Oh, baby. W...

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January 3, 2025 27 mins

7 Minutes About Adventure! The new year is here and new adventures are on the horizon. Where are you planning to go this year? What’s a trip that you will always remember? Why is traveling so important? How can you make travel easier and less expensive? Alex and Kate share their stories and tips to make your next adventure one to remember. 

This episode is being brought to you by Dockside Brewery in Milford, CT. 

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December 18, 2024 28 mins

7 Minutes About Social Media- the good, the bad and the ugly. Some can find it inspiring at times. Others have found great success with it. Some might be addicted to it- checking in on how many likes and comments come in every minute. There’s a high to seeing a post go viral. It’s a scene. It’s a clique. It’s getting to check out things and taste things before anyone else does. But when does social media go wrong? When does it caus...

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December 6, 2024 19 mins

Topic: Intentions. Reflecting on 2024 and Alex and Kate's intentions for the new year. Achievements, personal milestones, and major events that shaped our year. What are your goals for the New Year? We're setting intentions and outlining goals for the upcoming year. Tune in and subscribe for more 🙌

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November 25, 2024 22 mins

Topic: Letting go...and moving on. Why do we hang onto things that no longer serve us? How do we recognize when something is no longer for us? Join Alex and Kate as they explore this topic and also chat with business owner Xiomara Chincoya. 

Thank you to Episode 4's Bar Sponsor: León in West Hartford, CT 

Get ready for a true taste of Mexico. Leon is serving up authentic Mexican cuisine made with traditional ...

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September 23, 2024 10 mins

Topic: Life Goals, Dreams and Success. What’s a big dream you had for your life? Did it come to fruition? Is it still in the works? Have you ever apologized for your success? Tune in.

Thank you to Episode 3's Bar Sponsor: The Charles in Wethersfield, CT

Vintage Feel. Modern Taste. The Charles offers exciting cuisine in the historic village of Old Wethersfield. Whether you are looking for a quick drink and a b...

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August 25, 2024 9 mins

This week's topic: Finding a Way. 7 Minutes in a Bar is uplifting and real talk about life in some of the most creative and beautiful bars in the USA 🍷 Pull up a bar stool, grab your favorite beverage and connect with us. 

Don't miss each episodes' new location, featured beverage, signature app and gift card giveaway on Instagram: @7minsinabar. Thank you, Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar for hosting this epi...

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