After working together in fast-paced bars and crafting musician-inspired cocktails, MayaLou Banatwala and Kristen Kreft realized they could turn their passion into a business.
Rooted in Cincinnati’s fusion of jazz, blues and soul, the duo, who are also frontwomen to their own rock band, wanted to toast the city’s rich musical culture with craft cocktails and one-of-a-kind events. american rock tales to do just that.
As MayaLou and Kristen continue to grow their business, they know that if they’re not pushing their own dreams forward, they’re making it happen for someone else.
Do you have any advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs? “Take your chance and believe in yourself.”
Watch American Rocktales Story Currently streaming on YouTube as part of GoDaddy’s Icons of Cincinnati series.
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