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

Hi Yvonne, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
Balancing work life, mom life, family life, gym life and social life is another career it’s self! Whew! I honestly have no balance and if I did, I’m winging it! Sometimes I can’t remember what the day of the week is. Lol!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Yes! I am most proud of the hard work and dedication I’ve put into keeping our staff growing and employed. I’ve gotten to where I am today by learning from being employed at numerous bar establishments and overseeing my managers work. Some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned are from my mistakes. In life mistakes will happen (as they inevitably will) what we do next as leaders often leaves a lasting impression. Make sure your last impression, is your best impression:)

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I had a Bestie who was visiting the area, I would take them to all the cool places in my hometown city, Detroit, MI. We have so many amazing places to explore and enjoy. If visiting during the winter months, we’re ice skating at Campus Martius Park one day and enjoying some downtown shopping and boozy hot chocolate the next. I’ll make sure to book us a helicopter ride with MyFlight Detroit for sightseeing. The city is beautiful at night. Grab us a bite to eat and drink inside the Motor City Casino, then hop over to MGM City Casino for a nightcap and entertainment at TopGolf.

We should be approaching the fourth day of her visit by now and hopefully, she’s tired and cold by then. Lol! I’m honestly a homebody so relaxing at my home, ordering Thai food and hosting a game night are always my go-to as well;)

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Of course! I would like to give thanks to my readers, clients, family and friends for keeping Eleven 21 Mixology in business! Your support means the world to me. My wonderful bar staff for being such an amazing team. Words can’t express how much I appreciate them.

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