LAUREN PAYLOR O’BRIEN

LP has worked many roles in the food and beverage industry from Beverage Director, R&D Production Chef, Spirits Judge and Beverage Consultant. Today, she spends her time creating diverse, inclusive, and safe spaces through her work with Focus on Health.

Some of her previous awards and accolades include being a 2019 World Class US Finalist, the Cognac Connection Winner in 2020, and named as part of the 2021 Wine Enthusiasts 40 Under 40, the Global Bar 100 Industry People to Know, and Dame Hall of Fame. LP currently owns and operates two businesses: a beverage consulting company, LP Drinks, and Focus on Health, a company that focuses on advocating for the health and wellness of the food and beverage sector.

LP 2022 winner of a Drink Masters (Season 1) by Netflix, the first competition to showcase cocktails as liquid art and the mixology artists who make them.