Mark LaFaro: Recovery and the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry

#97: As a member of the hospitality industry and a lover of bar culture, Mark LaFaro has forged his own path in recovery. With a network of sober friends and ex-coworkers who are also in recovery, Mark navigates the hospitality industry and its culture as a sober person. Bartending while sober was not only eyeopening, but it rekindled his love for the industry. Check out the episode to hear more of Mark's story, including:

• His experience working in the alcoholic beverage industry and his fascination now with the non-alcoholic beverage industry.
• Building his toolbox, which included many communities and resources, such as Ben's Friends, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• How reporting and journalism have evolved into his recovery journey.
• The progress and excitement surrounding the non-alcoholic beverage industry, and how it can be another tool in the toolbox.

Check out episode #72 with Mickey Bakst, the Co-Founder of Ben's Friends, and learn more at https://www.bensfriendshope.com/.

To learn more about Mark, follow him on Twitter @marklafaro and Instagram @whatisraregroove

Check out Mark's writing at https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/authors/mark-lafaro
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