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
The Garage-Born Brand Changing the Craft Beer Game | Kali Kat Tap Talks
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In this unforgettable episode of Kali Kat Tap Talks, host Kathleen sits down with Mike Norris, the courageous co-founder of Designated Drinks, to share the powerful story behind one of the most inspiring brands in craft beer today.
This isn’t just about brewing—it’s about rebirth.
Mike opens up about his personal battle with alcoholism and how hitting rock bottom became the spark that saved his life—and his family. In choosing a new path, he didn’t just give up drinking—he found purpose. What started as a quiet idea in a garage soon became a bold business that now offers non-alcoholic craft beer with flavor, community, and inclusivity at its core.
🧠 In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Mike overcame addiction and turned his pain into purpose
- The early days of brewing with co-founder and wife, Kris, in their garage
- Why the non-alcoholic beer niche is exploding—and how they’re leading it
- Their mission to offer beer lovers a better choice without compromise
- Tips for entrepreneurs looking to build a brand that matters
Designated Drinks is more than a beverage—it’s a movement rooted in second chances, self-belief, and creating space for everyone at the table.
Whether you're a brewer, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a dream—this is the episode that proves anything is possible when you believe in yourself.
🎧 Hit play. Be inspired. And raise a glass—to hope, healing, and hustle.
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