Live From Springfield USA Podcast EP 5 | Amanda Ortega

In this episode of Live from Springfield, USA, we sit down with Amanda Ortega, founder of Beyond Bottleshop—a unique Springfield-based distributor focused on non-alcoholic beverages with functional benefits. Amanda shares her journey from food trucks to wine shops, from Ohio to Arizona and back, and how she discovered a passion for wellness-forward drinks. We dive into what makes adaptogens and nootropics different from your average pick-me-up, and why these ingredients are gaining traction in today’s beverage world. Whether you’re sober-curious or just tired of the crash from sugar and caffeine, Amanda’s insights might just change what you reach for next. For more on today’s episode: Explore Beyond Bottleshop: https://www.beyondbottleshop.com/ Evolve Women’s Network events: https://www.evolvewomensnetwork.com/springfield-oh.html Master Shopkeepers: https://savvyshopkeeper.com/master-shopkeepers-faq/ Interview with Amanda’s husband Louie from The Painted Pepper: https://youtu.be/uvpk3qN4iH8?si=U8aYDQ7PviJYKcdO 📍 Live from Springfield, USA is a local podcast celebrating the people, places, and possibilities that make our community special. Hosted by Kari Johnston and Chad Wilson, produced by Ted Dryden. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! #SpringfieldUSA #BeyondBottleshop #FunctionalBeverages #LiveFromSpringfield