
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
🍺 Episode 7: Brewing Change — Power, Purpose & Alcohol-Free Innovation with Joelle Drummond
🍺 Episode: Brewing Change — Power, Purpose & Alcohol-Free Innovation with Joelle Drummond
In this episode of Small Business Voices Wales, hosts Franck Banza and Kim Mamhemde are joined by Joelle Drummond, co-founder of Drop Bear Beer Co. — Wales’s first B-Corp brewery and a trailblazer in alcohol-free craft beer.
Joelle’s journey challenges everything we think we know about brewing, entrepreneurship, and who gets to innovate. From ancient traditions of women brewers to modern-day disruption, this is a conversation about resilience, identity, and building a business that stays true to its values.
🎙️ In this episode, we explore:
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The overlooked history of women in brewing
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Entering — and disrupting — a male-dominated industry
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How alcohol-free beer is made and what defines quality
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Overcoming doubt, rejection, and imposter syndrome
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Balancing purpose, sustainability, and profitability
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Queer leadership and visibility in business
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Building a company with your life partner
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Scaling a Welsh brand while keeping its challenger spirit
💬 “Innovation doesn’t always look like tech — sometimes it looks like courage.”
🍻 About Drop Bear Beer Co.
Drop Bear Beer is a multi-award-winning alcohol-free craft beer brand from Wales, rooted in sustainability, inclusion, and great taste — without compromise.
Follow Drop Bear Beer:
Instagram: @dropbearbeer
LinkedIn: Drop Bear Beer Co.
Facebook: Drop Bear Beer
Where to buy Drop Bear Beer:
Available online directly from Drop Bear Beer
Stocked by UK supermarkets, independent retailers, pubs, bars, and bottle shops
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