Meet Ashley Hunt-Poole | Premier Mocktail Brand black, female owned and operated Mocktails for Mommy

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley Hunt-Poole and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashley, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Made with no artificial color or flavoring, refreshing and irresistible this is what comes to mind when you take a sip of Mocktails for Mommy. Hello, my name is Ashley Hunt-Poole CEO of Mocktails for Mommy a beverage company that provides the best Mocktail drinks around town. Mocktails For Mommy was creates during the height of the pandemic to provide a safe and more health-conscious way to enjoy a cocktail but without the harsh effects of alcohol, especially for pregnant and breast-feeding moms. Mocktails For Mommy has made its way to the hearts of many here in Alabama but it’s time to take Mocktails for Mommy to the next level becoming a household name. Mocktails For Mommy is not just a business but it is tied to the community and giving back having a nonprofit component that provide scholarships and resources to low-income families. Every time someone purchases a drink from Mocktails for Mommy they are supporting their community.

Mocktails for Mommy is all about providing natural and delicious drinks that mimic Cocktails thus introducing Mocktails. We provide drinks that make our customers feel good everyone can enjoy our products with their mind at ease. Mocktails for Mommy’s Mission is to provide promote, protect, and grow non-alcoholic beverages and bring awareness to alcoholism and a healthier lifestyle. Customer of Mocktails for Mommy are highly motivated and eager to learn more about the importance of non-alcoholic beverages. We have a large connection with college student and parents.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Through Mocktails for Mommy a percentage of total sales are poured into the nonprofit component call Mommy & Me Organization. Providing safe, kid friendly events, offering basic life resources and educational courses. Mommy & Me has implemented the Baby Box Program that allows parents access to basic baby essential needs. Mommy & Me also awards two scholarships per year to single parents with a desire to pursue educational advancement. Mommy & Me organization has partnered up with many businesses and organizations including Walmart, NAACP, Lift our Vote, Black Wall Street, Downtown Rescue Mission and that’s just to name a few. The goal of Mommy & Me is to continuously provide resources and support to single parents that they do not normally have access to. As the Mommy & Me organization continues to grow, we want to close the gap between single parent homes in our community.

It has definitely been a struggle as I further my brand from its humble beginnings of just creating my own Mocktail recipes often I find myself struggling with my brand and its probability of success, becoming a household name. Sometimes I question myself will people accept the brand for what it is? As Mocktails For Mommy has grown we have ran into challenges of being able to find a co-packer and to be able to get into retail stores and so it’s a struggle and it’s an every day struggle but little by little we are getting to where we need to be.

The most important lesson that I’ve learned along this journey is understanding and accepting what I’m trying to do not only for myself but for others when you have a brand that you see where it can go people try to steer you from the path that is pave for you and this is a lesson that I’m learning. Another lesson that I’ve learned is to not except the word know eventually somebody is going to tell you yes and support you and help you to get to where you’re trying to go in life if I would’ve stopped with somebody told me know that Mocktails For Mommy was not going to be successful then I wouldn’t be where I am today so never except the word no keep pushing and go out forward!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I definitely would encourage you to go to Another Broken Egg for breakfast or brunch. I would suggest after a little shopping you would want to go to BLAQUE which is HOTTEST the cigar lounge super fun has a great environment amazing food. Lastly you definitely want to check out Envy Entertainment and Restaurant great drinks definitely a vibe

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have so many people I want to say thank you and recognize! I have to thank God first because he has truly helped and guided me along the way. I want to say thank you to my husband Robert -supporting me and pushing me when I want to give up. Kennitra love you keep being an amazing mom thank you for supporting the Mocktails for Mommy Brand! Thank you to my family. Thank you to my business support system Zaniqua Johnson I love you and appreciate you and Jessica Fortune Barker I appreciate you so so much and I am truly grateful for you! Yall are truly helping Mocktails for Mommy get to the next level and I appreciate you so much! Lastly thank you to the customers of Mocktails for Mommy without you all we wouldn’t be growing and expanding like we are!

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