Soirée in the City Margaret Josephs & Lexi Barbuto Redefines the Party & Building a Booze-Free Brand

The Real Margaret Josephs and her bestie Lexi Barbuto bring the Housewives sparkle to The Sober Curator Podcast. Together with Alysse Bryson and her squad, they unpack the inspiration behind Soirée—a sophisticated, non-alcoholic beverage brand born from glam, inclusivity, and celebration. From Palm Springs photo shoots, inking brand deals with Ceasars Palace, and BravoCon buzz to real talk on confidence, sobriety, and female empowerment, this episode is a toast to living fully, fashionably, and alcohol-free. 

Takeaways 

• Luxury, not limitation: Soirée flips the script—sobriety isn’t missing something; it’s elevating it. 

• Community is the new cocktail: Confidence, friendship, and glam are the ingredients of a modern party. 

• Design matters: Fashion roots shaped Soirée’s vintage-glam aesthetic and sensory experience. 

• Empowering young women: Margaret and Lexi aim to inspire confidence and safety on college campuses. 

• Vegas, baby: Soirée debuts at Caesar’s Palace during BravoCon—proof that non-alcoholic doesn’t mean non-fun. 

Key Timestamps 

• [00:03:41] Margaret shares how her relationship with alcohol inspired Soirée. 

• [00:07:00] The Palm Springs “Slim Aarons” photoshoot magic. 

• [00:10:13] Flipping the mocktail narrative—why “nothing is missing.” 

• [00:18:00] New flavor drop: Café Spritz for Dry January ☕ 

• [00:23:00] Building confidence for young women and redefining college culture. 

• [00:35:00] Soirée joins Caesar’s in Vegas just in time for BravoCon. 

• [00:47:30] Margaret’s self-care confession: Heath Bar Blizzards + binge-watching. 

Guest Links 

• Soirée Official Site: www.drinksoiree.com 

• Instagram: @drinksoiree 

• Margaret Josephs: @therealmargaretjosephs 

• Lexi Barbuto: @lifeofmrsb 

CTA 

Tag your glam squad and show us how you Soirée. 💃 
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Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more. 

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