This weekend reminded me of how much I am loved, supported, and empowered. I needed my beer family, and they showed up in droves. I needed laughter, and I laughed. I needed hugs, and I was hugged. I needed reassurance, and I was reassured. I needed my voice, and I was given a platform. I needed a beer, and I was given an endless supply. Many thanks to schillingbeerco and zacporter for inviting me to speak on behalf of Luminary Voices and the mjfbrewdistill this weekend. Our topic was on Mental Health in the beer industry and I wanted to thank acardinali and savanillin for joining me. I know this topic sounds scary and cringeworthy. But it wasn’t. The room was filled with brewery owners, brewers, leaders, and we all shared the same sentiments creating a sense of unity. Who knew? We ended the panel with an applause you could hear from a mile away, and as I looked around the room I thought to myself: This is the way. Yes, this industry can be brutal. But this industry can be beautiful ...