We were lucky to catch up with Sharonski Hayes recently and have shared our conversation below.

Sharonski, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Alright, so you had your idea and then what happened? Can you walk us through the story of how you went from just an idea to executing on the idea

I started my business Master Mixologist of Atlanta by being a first time server at Dugans of Ponce sports bar in 2018 it was my first time in the hospitality industry but someone in my life use to tell me that I would always make a great bartender from hosting parties back in Orlando. I took it as a joke until I move to Atlanta and started working at Dugans and completely fell in love with the industry the fun, excitement, meeting new people, networking the overall experience. I start to learn by watching the bartenders make the cocktails and told myself what that special person had told me before Nicole you would make an amazing bartender. Time continue to go on I went to ABC Mixologist school learn more and then the craft began. I stated to myself I’m a very great cook I know I can come up with different recipes for cocktails I feel mixologist and chefs go hand and hand it’s craft, creativity, art, love, taste it’s me. I then became a permanent mixologist and went from there I started mixing at work having repeated guest asking for that special cocktail I made up or even asking me to make a well known cocktail just to see if I knew how to make it right and yes I did I make my cocktails with perfection, love and excitement which is what makes me Master Mixologist of Atlanta.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m a amazing 39 year old Washington, D.C. native, spent time in Albany Ga, and Orlando fl, 3 handsome kings, 5 years of mixologist experience. Got started in the industry in Atlanta,Ga . I’m very passionate about my craft it’s not just the money for me it’s the love I put in it and how I make people feel happy. My services is mobile mixology service I do weddings, birthdays, mixers, bachelorette parties, baby showers, private events and etc. I also have created something I absolutely love which is call MMOA Nights where it started of me having my friends over to see me and my content creator in action creating beautiful content and cocktails each month now I have clients that book there own personal MMOA Experience where I travel to them and teach them and there friends how to create there favorite cocktails of mines. I solve any problems my clients have by executing the issue and coming up with a solution instead of a excuse. What set me apart from other mixologists/bartenders I give a experience you won’t forget because it is something I love to do and that is my passion, plus I make damn tasty cocktails. Lol ! I most proud of me starting as a server to now a woman that has grown and still growing a successful fun outgoing business that is stress free, people friendly and beautiful.

Can you open up about how you funded your business?

I funded my business from a cash flow income and just working like crazy knowing what it is that I want and no stoping to get it simply not taking no for a answer and truth be told I’m still going I say never give up I have to keep going in order to succeed.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

By being patient and knowing that what is for me is for me . Again never giving up on your dreams and your goals a thousand people may tell me No but I tell me yes which is why someone else is going to tell me yes . I’m grateful, appreciative and humble for my support system and the connections God bring across my path.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Mastermixologistofatlanta

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