Lauren Paylor

Lauren Paylor is a mixologist and a nationally ranked bartender. Through intricate training, Lauren established a thorough understanding of service, cocktails, spirits and wine while working for Drink Co. As lead bartender, she assisted in the success of the establishment by providing staff members with guidance through education. She went on to become an F&B manager for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in Washington, D.C. where she was introduced to Management. She worked at The Dabney (one Michelin star; James Beard Awards 2018; Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic) as a member of the beverage team. Prior to Covid-19, Lauren was employed at Silver Lyan at the Riggs DC Hotel under the management of the Mr. Lyan beverage company. She is currently the co-founder and owner of Focus on Health, a company focused on health and wellness for food and beverage employees, along with Alex Jump. Lauren was a finalist in the United States for the International Bartending Competition World Class in 2019.

In episode 001 of Focus On Health podcast, Lauren and Alex explore their inspiration for starting Focus On Health, the changes that they hope to see in the Food and Beverage industry and how they believe that others can have long lasting and healthy careers in this industry.

Fans of the podcast can contact Alex via email at alex@fohealth.org to provide feedback and ideas for the podcast, or to become a guest on the show.njo

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