As a bartender in Toronto, Amanda Chen lost all her work during the pandemic. What seemed like a setback turned into a blessing: a one-way ticket to Mexico that changed her life. Now four years sober, she is dedicated to trailblazing the next wave of non-alcoholic beverages.

This journey led her to create Tomonotomo, an award-winning non-alcoholic distilled agave spirit handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico. Tomonotomo has a unique process that blends with traditional mezcal practices to create a clean, sophisticated, and alcohol-free spirit that everyone can enjoy.

Inside the Episode:

• How losing her job led Amanda on a path to sobriety and entrepreneurship in Mexico

• The innovative process of creating an alcohol-free distilled agave spirit that respects traditional mezcal practices

• What emerging founders can learn about building a sophisticated brand in the rapidly growing non-alc space

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