Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?
In this episode of Smart Start Radio, hosts Sara Robertson and Eming Piansay sit down with two trailblazers transforming the beverage experience at events: Carl Radke, entrepreneur and co-founder of Loverboy and Soft Bar & Café, and David Stevens, co-founder of Olympian Meeting and six-time Fittest #EventProf.
Together, they explore the growing demand for non-alcoholic options, the art of crafting mocktails that feel as celebratory as cocktails, and how planners can deliver hospitality with intention, from the first welcome drink to the final farewell.
Carl opens up about his personal journey to sobriety and how it inspired him to create spaces that feel inclusive, elevated, and fun, without alcohol. David shares his philosophy on designing events, prioritizing wellness, connection, and high performance.
The message is clear: Don’t water down the soap. From thoughtfully crafted beverages to premium small details, every touchpoint is an opportunity to show attendees they belong.
Further Resources:
Watch on demand: Elite Performance Tips for Managing Attendee Energy.
Read More: The All Star Event Schedule to Optimize Attendee Energy
Read More: Reimagining The Reception: Trends in Alcohol Consumption
Popular Podcasts
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.