{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb0ccb7cb-8969-45c2-8160-04894a09fed9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Dry January! How Non-Alcoholic Bar Owner Meg Hartman is Set to Thrive in 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/b0ccb7cb-8969-45c2-8160-04894a09fed9\"></iframe>","title":"Dry January! How Non-Alcoholic Bar Owner Meg Hartman is Set to Thrive in 2025","description":"Ep. 50 Is it possible to run a successful bar without serving alcohol? Meg Hartman of Alt Bar thinks so, and she\u2019s changing the game in Rochester, NY. Find out how Meg's innovative non-alcoholic bottle shop and bar is creating a welcoming space for everyone.\nWhether you\u2019re a business owner, an advocate for inclusivity, or simply curious about the growing non-alcoholic space, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.\nMeg takes us on her inspiring journey from starting as a pop-up shop to launching a full-fledged brick-and-mortar space that\u2019s redefining the social drinking experience.\nWe dive into:\n\nThe \"why\" behind AltBar: Meg\u2019s personal and professional reasons for championing the non-alcoholic movement.\n\nThe evolution of AltBar: How Meg went from pop-ups to creating a vibrant community hub for NA enthusiasts.\n\nThe importance of the non-alcoholic movement: Why providing inclusive options is critical for changing the social narrative around alcohol.\n\nDealing with internet trolls: Meg\u2019s strategies for staying focused on her mission and not feeding the critics.\n\n\nLinks and Resources:\n\nwww.altbarroc.com\n\nFollow AltBar on\u00a0https://www.instagram.com/altbarroc\u00a0and\u00a0https://www.facebook.com/altbarroc\n\n\nExplore more about the non-alcoholic movement\u00a0here.\u00a0\u00a0https://nabeverages.org/\n\n\nExplore Marshall Street Bar's Menu of Free-Spirited Options\n\n\n\nLoved this episode?\nSubscribe & Review on\u00a0Apple Podcast,\u00a0Spotify\u00a0or\u00a0Podchaser\u00a0\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\nSalena's Mexican\u00a0Restaurant at Village Gate 302 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607\u00a0\nUnion Tavern 4565 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e98fd62f-d480-45a6-8ca9-4c9321a83f5b/2ff163391729c3730899b68d79081734.jpg"}