🎙️Shaking Things Up: Crafting Community Through Cocktails with Katie Slonim

In this episode, Colleen sits down with Katie Slonim—founder and lead educator at Mixo Indy—to shake things up and dive into the world of home bartending, business-building, and the art of approachable mixology. Katie shares how she transformed her love for education and cocktails into a thriving business during the pandemic, teaching people how to stir, shake, and sip with confidence.

From hosting virtual happy hours to consulting on home bars and curating large-scale events, Katie’s blend of creativity, precision, and warmth makes Mixo Indy a stand-out brand. This conversation covers entrepreneurship, community, motherhood, and the joy of helping others create moments of connection—one cocktail at a time.

🔑 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• How Katie went from nannying to building a cocktail education empire
  

• Tips for becoming more confident behind your own bar
  

• What it takes to scale a business from home
  

• Balancing a growing brand with a growing family
  

• Why community and asking for help are crucial to success
  

• The joy (and science!) of crafting cocktails for fun and connection
  

🍸 If you've ever wanted to level up your happy hour or build a business that blends creativity and connection—this one’s for you.

📲 Connect with Katie & Mixo Indy Website: mixoindy.com Instagram: @mixoindy Facebook: @mixoindy

🎧 Keep the Conversation Going with Cheryl & Colleen: Instagram: @doingthisrightpod Cheryl: @cheryl.theslorealtor Colleen: @colleenhungerford

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