Today my guest is Nicole Hough, who is the founder and editor-in-chief of AFTER Magazine, with emphasis on the AF for "Alcohol Free." It's the magazine for non-drinkers, the sober curious, and anyone examining their relationship with alcohol -- and it just published its first issue the first week of December 2022.

Nicole holds an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from Bucknell University, and a bartending certificate from the New York Bartending School. She’s a mother of two almost-grown children and their dog, Sadie, and they live in NJ. You’re going to love Nicole’s story and her passion for the AF community.

Among other topics, Nicole and I discuss:

* Her drinking history, which ended with more of a realization than a rock bottom

* The history behind AFTER Magazine and its publication in print and online

* Mocktailquest.com, which is a way to search for local Alcohol Free (AF) options

* The momentum building in the movement across today's cultural landscape

* The importance of following your dreams, especially after deciding to live AF

You can connect with Nicole on Instagram at @nicole_p_hough or @after_af_mag. Also be sure to check out https://www.aftermagazine.com!

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Much Love and Peace,

--Dana, Owl & Spruce :-)