Today we’d like to introduce you to Mikaela Fisher
Hi Mikaela, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Since April 30th, 2023, I have been alcohol-free, nearing the two-year milestone. I was fortunate enough to avoid hitting rock bottom, instead experiencing a moment of reckoning after a month-long period of abstinence, during which I confronted my self-destructive tendencies, marked by hanxiety and guilt. While alcohol was not always a negative influence in my life, it was not a consistent positive either.
Looking back, I recognize that I once centered my social life, friendships and relationships around alcohol, but I’m now empowered to make choices that nurture my well-being.
So moving forward to the present day, my husband Dana and I have established a boutique-style non-alcoholic bottle shop which opened its doors on November 25, 2024. This venture was born after a friend introduced me to the emerging trend, inspiring me to create a space where all individuals from all walks of life, feel recognized, respected and safe.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle has been surprisingly easy. When your mind is made up about something, it makes the decision less hard and I needed a change within myself.
The business got off to a great start prior to the holidays and then rolling into Dry January. I was warned about February and March being slower in the retail field, but every day we had sales and new customers. One struggle we figured out quickly was with our location and having to order from online vendors, shipments come by non-temp-controlled vehicles so by the time it was delivered, it would be frozen, blown-up or broken. We will know for future orders to try and plan accordingly based around Mother Nature.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
We offer a variety of hand selected NA beer, mocktails, wine, low-dose THC/CBD beverages and so much more. We differentiate ourselves from other local stores by marketing and catering to the sober-curious or sober-living community. Please understand that with this passion project’s mission and vision, there is no judgement, and we meet each other where we are, individually.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
Never say never. I used to believe that I could never not drink alcohol.
Hurt people hurt people.
You can do anything you put your heart and actions to.
Contact Info:
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