Co-founders of Boss Molly Bourbon, Brandy Bowles, Kate Rosante and Victoria Horn share their rookie journey into the bourbon industry with audacity and a willingness to learn. These remarkable women discuss the nuances of starting a business in an unfamiliar field, embracing the challenges, and the joy of discovery along the way. Their story serves as a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those stepping into unknown territories.

Highlights From Today’s Episode:

* 04:42 The Challenges and Triumphs of Starting a Bourbon Company

* 17:38 The Impact of Boss Molly on the Bourbon Industry

* 22:17 The Learning Curve of Being a Rookie

* 33:03 Boss Molly's Commitment to Sustainability

About Our Guests:

Brandi Bowles is a native Kentuckian and lifelong fan of bourbon & books. After graduating from University of Louisville in 2004 she moved to NYC to work in book publishing, and became a successful literary agent. Seeking out friends who loved bourbon led to the founding of Boss Molly, a pour that goes great with a good book! Her favorite non-whiskey spirit is Absinthe.

Kate Rosante, Vice President Marketing Production Operations @ A+E Networks. 20 years experience working in television, including award-winning campaigns for The History Channel, A&E, and Lifetime. Kate is a proud Hunter College alumnus.

Victoria Horn is a world traveler who grew up In Connecticut and has made NYC her home base. She graduated from Grinnell College and made her way into book publishing as a sales manager and business operations specialist. Her lifelong love of books and passion for bourbon led her to partners with similar tastes, and Boss Molly Bourbon was born!

About Boss Molly Bourbon: Created by three whiskey loving women, Boss Molly is a bold wheated bourbon with an adventurous spirit.Our amber liquor and spiced brandy finish lingers on your mind and your tongue long after that first sip, and that’s just how we like it. Bold and flavorful. Seductive. And utterly one of a kind. Boots down. Bottoms up.

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