Meet Tonie Kennedy | Mixologist|&MomPreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tonie Kennedy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tonie, every day, we about how much execution matters, but we think ideas matter as well. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
I came up with the idea of my business after graduating from Learn how to bartend fast south Atlanta bartending school. My instructor Nikki saw in me at the time what I didn’t see in myself . Though I had experience of 6years being a server that was no longer no my calling.At the time I was working as a patient dining associate at Emory hospital . I was staying with my dad me and my kids after minor setback & a long Job hunt I had finally found a answer to problems so I thought. I started working there &It was consuming all of my time but it wasn’t paying what I deserved nor was it making me happy . I came in on my off day months later to pick up extra hours and they fired me lol . Here I am a at a place where I thought I wanted to be to only find out that this was only a stepping stone for me . I used my income to fund my bartending classes & to start up my business.I spent my 30 min breaks thinking of names for my business. When they fired me I said to myself as I waited on the shuttle “it’s time to turn it up a notch “ scared as ever ! I then landed a bar job which payed way more then my past job in a weeks time . Being a single mother I had got to a point like when I’m away from my kids it had to add up financially. I’ve had a few bar jobs that were good but the pandemic slowed that down & forced me to pursue my at the time “side hustle “ to my full time job. It was a point where I only relied on my mobile bartending service. It payed the bills & it made me happy ! I love being able to give my clients that experience w no limitations. These days good drinks are easier to find then good customer service. I didn’t want to be that Girl that was pretty but only showed a love for the money . I wanted to be the woman that had a passion for uplifting others over a cocktail and story time lol . I wanted to bring them the bar experience but to a setting where they were comfortable & The pandemic really was perfect timing . It gave my clients a chance to have intimate yet a fun experience at home ! Or via a venue . April 2020 everything was shut Down but A Taste of tipsy mobile bartending service was just starting up ! I started to use every penny investing in my business. I went from working on a long table to purchasing a LED portable bar in April 2021 it was a great investment. I wanted all my clients to have a Luxury bar experience! We all want to feel good spending our money right ? So I aim to make my clients of all ages feel like the Bosses that they are after booking me. You go into a club if you aren’t flashy if your body isn’t done “if you don’t look like money “ you get ignored right ? But not with me I give everyone the upmost respect the biggest smile and great customer service behind the bar !

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
At A Taste Of Tipsy Mobile Bartending we go the extra mile to ensure all bartending needs are met and you enjoy your Luxury Bartending Experience. We are not a service every client gets to enjoy their own experience w customized Signature drink menus, bar decor & handcrafted Signature drinks . No Client gets the same experience ! One thing the pandemic has shown us is to live life to the fullest & to celebrate every milestone. We are here to highlight your special moments. I got where I am today by letting God and my shortcomings lead me . I let the no’s motivate me into making my own “Yes”I’ve invested into Branding & marketing classes , photo shoots , business courses but my favorite teacher was experience . This hasn’t been a hard journey honestly it’s been a fun one . There is no handbook on how to run your business all you have is your vision .My biggest lessons have been patience! learning how to wait my turn & not to be so hard on myself they always say “Good product sells itself &that is true your clients will find you ! I want the world to know no matter what hand you are dealt you can turn your lemons into pink lemonade . At first you may be the only one to see your vision and as you expand they will understand! But it’s not your job to make them . Every day is a new day to re write your story you can turn your pain into passion ! Don’t let anyone rob you of your dream YOU are the master of your own fate & you can start over as many times as you need to .

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.
Ok I would suggest the Ga aquarium first lol because I went recently for my sons birthday & I had a blast ! But I’ll name a few of my favorite hot spots
Brunch
The real milk & honey
Toast on Lenox
The flying biscuit

Hookah &dranks

New Orleans daiquiri bar &grill
Cirque
Blue seafood house by cirque
The Hookah hideaway
Cru
Harolds chicken &ice bar
Fin and feathers

I don’t get out much anymore lol so this is what comes to mind first they are a vibe !

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to first give the biggest shoutout to GOD! My Cubs Zoey&Joseph for being the reason I push as hard as I do ! My Mom& Dad! My sisters and my close friends for all of their support !Also my clients for trusting me w their vision and their experience !My Instagram followers as well for all of the likes the reshares &etc. You all are amazing &I wouldn’t be as far as Im without any of you because it literally takes a village. All of these people helped keep my light shining they kept me motivated & reassured that I am on the right path .

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