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Kristin Patrick is the co-founder of Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages. Patrick, who lives in Fishers, worked as an elementary school librarian for many years before opening Loren’s AF with her sister Andee in 2022. Read on for some solid career advice, the Maven she thinks you should know, and what’s next for Loren’s AF.
Follow Loren’s AF on Instagram, and Kristin on Twitter and LinkedIn.
My Maven Superpower is …
My ability to remember people’s names.
The best book I’ve read lately is …
“Wellness” by Nathan Hill.
Self-care habit I swear by …
Walking!
My first job was …
Talbot’s at the Fashion Mall.
The best career advice I can offer is …
Maybe I’m showing my age, but I still see email as essential. Stay on top of it, but don’t let your day slip away by crafting lengthy responses. Accept that most people skim. Shorter is typically always better, and save big feelings for in-person or phone conversations.
A purchase I’ve been loving lately is …
Cuyana Small Zipper Tote—our real estate broker and friend Alaina had one. Then I had to order!
I feel most confident when …
I’m wearing a blazer!
My favorite local restaurant dish is …
Tre Mori Cipolotta Pizza.
The thing I’ve been binging lately is …
*patiently* waiting for The Bear Season 3.
A fun fact about me is …
2023 was the first year in over ten years I didn’t hit my Goodreads Reading Challenge goal. I plan to get back on my reading game this year! I’m the past-president of Indiana State Literacy Association.
The skill I most want to learn is …
Improve my zero-proof cocktail/mocktail-making skills! I’m a terrible cook, but maybe I can eventually master some mixed drinks.
A Maven you should know is …
Jalysa King—she writes children’s books! Before becoming an entrepreneur, I worked as an elementary school librarian for many years.
My favorite nonprofit to support is …
Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.
What have you achieved recently that you’d like to celebrate with our community?
Launched our second store in the Village of West Clay.
What’s next for you? What can we expect to see over the next few years?
Grow our beverage distribution business! Get our beautiful alcohol-removed wines into more Indianapolis-area restaurants.
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