More Than Bartending: The Untold Side of My Mobile Bartending Story

Mobile bartending was never “just a business” for me. I poured my heart, soul, and intention into it. I loved it. At least the being a business owner part. And I gave it everything I had. But the truth is, bartending itself isn’t for me. Still, the lessons and growth I gained from building that business shaped me in ways I’ll carry forever.

Sharing my story about how I started is part of me closing a chapter, letting go, and honoring everything I went through, while also introducing a new series of content on how to start a mobile bartending business from zero, based on my real-world experience. It’s not just a “how I started” story. It’s personal.

Running a mobile bartending business was never just about mixing drinks. It was about providing better, more sustainable and eco-conscious options for the ways that we celebrate, and also about perseverance, sacrifice, consistency, and trusting that the universe (or God, however you see it) really does meet you halfway (or all the way) when you show up fully.

And it was about my role as a mother.

Being a single mom in business is complicated in ways people don’t seem to understand. I’ve worked events with my son in the room because I didn’t have anyone I trusted to watch him. I’ve felt guilt in many ways, the pressure of being the only one responsible for making sure we have what we need, the exhaustion of doing everything alone. And I would still question whether I was doing enough, whether I was being enough.

But motherhood is also what fueled me. The same pressure that felt unbearable at times is what gave me purpose. Giving up was never an option. Not only did my son make the sacrifices worth it, he made every win that much more meaningful.

Looking back, I see how much I've grown personally and professionally. Yes, I scaled a business to six figures, but the real win was becoming more of myself in the process. Learning to let go of toxic relationships. Facing my own habits and shortcomings. Accepting that it’s okay to want more, and that it’s okay to walk away when something no longer feels aligned.

That’s what this video is really about. It’s not strategy or really about the numbers. It’s about heart. My heart. And the messy, vulnerable, determined part of building something out of nothing, while carrying the weight of motherhood on my shoulders, and still finding a way to stand tall.

If you’re curious about the essentials that helped me get started, I created a Mobile Bartending Essentials Guide. A resource I wish I had when I was figuring it out. You can also find it in the video description.

I hope you’ll take some time to watch my story. Maybe you’ll see a piece of yourself in it too.

With love and gratitude,

Brittney