Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast
Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks goes behind the scenes of real lives, the stories people never tell on stage, on camera or in their highlight reels. Actors, entrepreneurs, brewers, winemakers, professors, attorneys, ESPN broadcasters, TEDx speakers, founders and survivors come here to share the truth they’ve carried for years.
Some stories aren’t meant to be polished.
They’re meant to be felt.
Kali‑Kat’s Tap Talks is a raw, unfiltered storytelling podcast where real people open up about the moments that broke them, shaped them and rebuilt them. Host Kali sits down with guests from every walk of life actors, business owners, brewers, winemakers, startup founders, professors, attorneys, athletes, creators and survivors of trauma to reveal the truth behind their journeys.
These conversations go deeper than success stories.
They explore:
- Childhood wounds and the abuse no one saw
- Weight loss, identity shifts and rebuilding self-worth
- Sexual trauma and the courage to speak it out loud
- Reinvention after failure, betrayal or rock bottom
- The collapse of breweries, wineries and small businesses and the grit it takes to rebuild
- The messy, human, behind‑the‑scenes chapters that shaped who they became
Every episode is a reminder that resilience isn’t pretty it’s powerful.
And when people share the truth of what they’ve lived through, they give others permission to heal too.
If you’re searching for the kind of stories that hit your chest, linger in your mind and make you feel less alone in your own journey, you’ve found your people.
This is where real people tell the real story.
Sip, listen and step into the moments that changed everything.
Kali-Kat's Tap Talks Podcast
"From London to L.A. - Nigel's Bold Journey to Crafting Absolution Brewery's Success
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In this captivating episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, I sat down with Nigel, the visionary owner of Absolution Brewery, whose journey began across the Atlantic in London and led him to the heart of Southern California’s booming craft beer scene.
We dive into:
• Nigel’s incredible journey from London to Los Angeles, and how his passion for brewing brought a bold vision to life.
• The inspiration behind Absolution Brewery and how he carved out his niche in a fiercely competitive market.
• The challenges and breakthroughs of building a brewery from scratch, including navigating distribution hurdles and marketing strategies that truly work.
• The fascinating connection between European brewing traditions and California innovation, and how Nigel blended the best of both worlds to create something truly unique.
Nigel’s story is one of ambition, creativity, and resilience. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good origin story, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Tune in now and get inspired by Nigel’s journey from London to the craft beer capital of America.
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