Pouring Passion into Business: Lessons from La Dama Bartending

The Business Edge with Central Willamette

The Business Edge with Central Willamette
Pouring Passion into Business: Lessons from La Dama Bartending
Feb 02, 2026
Central Willamette Credit Union

In this episode of the Business Edge Podcast, we sit down with Denisse, the owner and operator of La Dama Bartending. Denisse shares her inspiring journey from launching her bartending startup to building a thriving business with a loyal clientele—including Central Willamette Credit Union. Tune in as she discusses the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way, and discover how passion and perseverance have shaped La Dama Bartending’s success story.

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