S7: EPISODES
SEASON 7 :: WHAT'S SHAKING ON THE SHOW?
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EPI 273 :: Rhys Powell :: Founder & CEO :: Red Rabbit
This do-gooder has made an undeniable impact on American cuisine by changing the culinary landscape in schools across the country. Rhys Powell, founder and CEO of Red Rabbit, lifts students up through nutritious and culturally relevant meals in the cafeteria. Rhys’ team focuses on underserved communities and learns the cultures they celebrate as they build a menu for the kids in the area; the chefs start the menu creation process by asking kids what they eat at home and what dishes are made during celebrations. These conversations and understanding of culture lead to Jollof Rice and Pastelón being served-up for kids in the community. Through food, Rhys and Red Rabbit are lifting children up and changing school culture – and that deserves a toast!
EPI 272 :: Drew Darneille :: Owner & Pitmaster :: Smokecraft Modern BBQ
This do-gooder competes at the highest level to give back at the highest level. Andrew Darneille, owner and pit master of Smokecraft BBQ, smokes out the competition with his award-winning culinary skills. He’s giving us tricks of the trade, insight into his process, and competition preparation advice. Andrew and his team are currently in their war room gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year, the Giant BBQ Battle, where he'll be competing against other world champions for the highly sought after Giant BBQ trophy. If you want to see this BBQ champion in action, don’t miss the battle on June 22 and 23!
EPI 271 :: Charvis Campbell :: Founder :: Exe Dir :: Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation
He may not have reproduced the oldest known audio recording, but this do-gooder works diligently to preserve the rich culture and heritage of DC through its music. In this episode, we sit down with Charvis Campbell, co-founder of Home Rule Records, a community-focused record store in Washington, DC. He discusses the challenges and rewards of running one of the few Black-owned record stores in the country and the importance of supporting local artists and businesses. He is also the executive director of the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, which promotes, supports and preserves DC music and film through performance, education, and advocacy. They also sponsor an annual music festival coming up soon! Join them in celebrating DC’s rich history of jazz and go-go music at an opening night party (Friday, June 21) and free outdoor performances (Saturday, June 22 and Saturday, July 20).
EPI 270 :: Diana Maurer :: Chair :: Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force
Rosie the Riveter would be full of pride if she knew that this do-gooder was breaking down barriers to bring equality to her community. Diana Maurer has an inspiring personal story that demonstrates how important it is to be your true, authentic self and the power in sharing your personal experience with others. As the chair of the Alexandria LGBTQ+ Task Force, she builds bridges between the LGBTQ+ community and local government to ensure that all people feel respected across gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’re in the Alexandria area, join her for the city’s Pride month celebration on Saturday June 1 from 3-6pm to have some food and drinks, meet like-minded individuals, and grab some great Pride swag. And if you want to continue the celebration into the next day, you can join a morning 5k on June 2 – no promises that it will cure your hangover!
EPI 269 :: Shay Etheridge :: Owner :: A Taste of the DMV Food, Music & Cultural Festival
We’re kicking off our “Do-Gooders Social Hour” with a guest who wants to make you dance like no one’s watching and eat like there’s no tomorrow all while breaking down cultural barriers. Shay Etheridge, the woman behind A Taste of the DMV Food, Music & Cultural Festival, started as a bar manager before fully leaning into the events management space and becoming a serial entrepreneur. Shay has leveraged these professional experiences and her multi-cultural background to create an event for all ages that features multi-national cuisines, a beer garden for adults, games and bouncy houses for kids, and 30 musical artists performing across three different stages. Join us on June 15 for all the festivities – and if you want to be a designated drinker that day, Shay will give you $15 for a designated driver.
EPI 268 :: Laura Turner :: Co-Founder :: Alexandria Women for Good
Our designated drinker proves that spandex is optional for the everyday superhero. Laura Tuner, co-founder of Alexandria Women for Good, dedicates part of her life to bringing people together and supporting good work in her community. Outside of her successful career, Laura carves out time to create a space for women to connect and support hyper local nonprofits - every quarter, Laura and her league of super women donate more than $10,000 to a nonprofit that has personally impacted at least one of their members. If you want to build meaningful connections and support your local community, consider joining or creating your own league of super women!
EPI 267 :: Brielle Caruso :: CMO :: Nearest Green Distillery
Our Designated Drinker knows that a brand is only as good as the story and people behind it. Brielle Caruso is re-joining us at our virtual bar to talk about her role as CMO for Nearest Green Distillery, home of the Godfather of Tennessee Whiskey and the 7th most visited distillery in the world. Nearest Green Distillery is also home to The Humble Baron, which contains the world’s longest bar at 518 linear feet - it’s so big that it takes at least 18 bartenders to staff! The Humble Baron is celebrating their first anniversary, and Brielle is making sure that their code of love, honor, and respect is at the forefront of the whiskey family that they’ve built.
EPI 266 :: Erin Rea & Tyler Rothenberg :: ELIT Vodka
If you’re the competitive type, our Designated Drinker may have the perfect title for your next job search. Louise and guest co-host Tyler Rothenberg, a blast from our Season 1 past, are talking shop with Erin Rea, ELIT Vodka’s US brand ambassador. Erin’s mission is to bring brands to life through advocacy, training, and events. Last year alone, Erin went to more than 80 events from intimate pairing dinners to festivals with more than 10,000 attendees to help connect people with the ELIT Vodka experience. She’s also a former bartender and an incredible hostess willing to teach us what she knows. Tune in for this *elite* episode.
EPI 265 :: Rich Daniel :: Owner/Team Manager :: DC Divas
Our Designated Drinker believes that learning how to tackle your opponent is an essential step towards equality. Rich Daniel, owner of the DC Divas, is leveling the playing field for girls and women in sports through full tackle football and community engagement. Rich is a real-life example of someone who puts his money where his mouth is; as a long-time advocate for media coverage of women’s sports, he covered the DC Divas as a news reporter on his own for multiple years, eventually becoming GM and buying the team in 2018. Under Rich’s leadership, the DC Divas are blazing a path for women to excel in professional sports, whether through college scholarships or career experience. If you too believe that women are capable of anything possible, grab a ticket to an upcoming game or watch them on ESPN2!
EPI 264 :: Councilman John Chapman :: Owner/Founder :: Manumission Tour Company
If you want to celebrate and understand Black history, our Designated Drinker can walk you through it – literally! John Chapman, founder and owner of Manumission Tour Company, is back at our bar to discuss their cultural heritage tours that tell the lesser-known stories of Africans and African-Americans in Alexandria, both enslaved and free. He's also a councilman for the city of Alexandria; if you see him out at your local watering hole, don’t hesitate to engage in the long-running tradition of discussing politics at the bar.
EPI 263 :: Ariana Lightningstorm :: Lipsologist
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you can pucker up for our Designated Drinker for a lip print reading! Ariana Lightningstorm, a blast from our Season 1 past, is one of only nine certified lipsologists in the entire world who has studied the art and science of lip prints. If you give her two kisses, she can read your personality traits, energy levels, and more. And if you have a special someone, you can even get a couple’s reading to see how compatible you are – luckily for Louise, her and Dave are a match!