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

Hi Elissa, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Being myself

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I run “The Badass Bartender” a social media dedicated to the education of craft cocktails, spirits, and bartending. I also teach and host different events involving mixology. What sets me apart from others is my focus on women empowerment. I’ve been lucky enough to have recently hit several big mile stones, but I am most excited for the future where I really plan to start turning the lens on the amazing women within the hospitality industry. Inevitably I got here by being unapologetically me and focus on what really made me happy. All I want the world to know is……… I will not stop.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First and foremost I would have to take them where I work on the weekends Merc Bar in Scottsdale best and oldest cocktail lounge in the city.

Century Grand (All 3 bars)
Little Rituals
Bitter and Twisted
36 below
Highball
Valentine (For dinner.. The Alote pasta)
Lylo Swim Club
Boycott
Sel
Tubing on the Salt River
Glai Baan
The Pemeberton
Khla
Trevor’s Liquors
Sink or Swim

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
ALL THE WOMEN!!!!! So many women have been my cheerleaders, mentors, friends, coaches, shoulders to cry on, etc. My mom for sure in shaping me to be the women I have been able to become. And all the women along my journey that have shaped me in a different way for the better. Special thanks to Kristen, Ashley, and Cat I really couldn’t have gotten through the last two years without you guys.

Website: thebadassbartender.com

Instagram: the.badass.bartender

Youtube: the.badass.bartender

Other: Tiktok: The.badass.bartender

Image Credits
Jason Quach Caleb West Lauren Toper

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