Making Things Happen with Kate Gerwin: Class Recording

Kate Gerwin Bartender

Kate Gerwin shares how she gets stuff done, how failures become success, and why collaboration is better than competition.

Kate Gerwin is often making things appear out of nowhere.

In the last five years she has built an award-winning bar and distillery, developed and sold a TV show, and is launching her own collection of glassware (just to list a few highlights).

She is constantly producing, developing, and sharing; be it cocktails, content, bar solutions, bartender talent, glassware, merch, interior design, and more. She’s an inspiration to so many and we were thrilled to host her for this unfiltered conversation.

You’ll learn:

  • HOW TO: Take your dream from concept to completion
  • TUNING IN: How to pause and listen when great ideas emerge
  • PAY IT FORWARD: Why keeping the door open matters
  • ENGAGE: Come with questions! Leave with practical inspiration!

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About Your Teacher:

Kate Gerwin bio

Kate Gerwin is a widely celebrated bartender and hospitality consultant. It’s nearly impossible to fit all her accomplishments from over 20 years in the industry into one bio—If you don’t know her from competing as a finalist on Drinkmasters or her various educator roles, then you likely know her from her growing awards collection, which includes “Top 100 Most Influential Figures in the World,” “Drinks Industry’s Innovator of the Year” and “Bartender of the Year.”

Her Albuquerque, NM bar has won awards for “Best U.S. Bar Team” and “Best New American Cocktail Bar.” She continues to elevate and expand the industry, through mentorship, creativity, and ingenuity.

Follow her at @alchemistkate.