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In Between Sips

In Between Sips

Written by: Ryan Caracciolo
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In Between Sips isn’t about polished pitches or viral advice. It’s real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve lived the highs, lows, and hard pivots of business.


Hosted by Ryan Caracciolo of Striventa, each episode blends wisdom, war stories, and just enough sarcasm to keep it grounded.


If you’re building something and wondering if the mess is normal—it is. And you’re in good company.


Pull up a chair, pour something strong, and let’s get into it.

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Episodes
  • Born Deaf, Built Loud: Grit, Tech, and Uncommon Spirits | In Between Sips | Episode 20
    Jan 16 2026

    On this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Dominic Bartola, Entrepreneur among many other things, and co-founder of Uncommon Spirits for a conversation that hits way harder than what’s in the glass.

    Dominic opens up about growing up in Ohio born with no hearing, learning resilience through sports, and the role his father played in pushing him into uncomfortable rooms that shaped his confidence. He shares the decision to get cochlear implants later in life and what it meant to truly hear his daughter sing for the first time.

    From hustling through college at The Ohio State University, to being pulled into the future of AI tech before it was mainstream, to landing in Phoenix after a marathon trip that changed everything, Dominic’s story is packed with defining moments. The episode also dives into his work in nonprofit fundraising, his leadership in AI and startups, and the unexpected rabbit hole that led him into the whiskey world which eventually led to building a spirits brand rooted in craft, community, and charity.

    Pour a glass! This one’s about resilience, reinvention, and building a life that serves more than just yourself.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Bald & The Beautiful: Faith, Business, and Selfless Leadership | In Between Sips | Episode 19
    Jan 2 2026

    In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Pastor Steve for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, and obedience.

    From bartending his way through college to owning multiple businesses, walking away from financial success, and eventually planting a church from the ground up in Arizona, Pastor Steve shares the defining moments that shaped his life and calling. Together, they explore what it really means to take risks, listen for God’s voice, and build something meaningful whether that’s a business, a church, or a life.

    Equal parts reflective, humorous, and deeply real, this conversation is about more than success. It’s about calling, sacrifice, and doing the work in between sips.

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    54 mins
  • Snakes, Pancakes, and the Entrepreneur Spirit! We're All The Way Up! | In Between Sips | Episode 18
    Dec 19 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with Ceiphers Olweya, owner of All The Way Up Promo, to unpack a powerful journey that spans continents, cultures, and careers. From being born in Kenya, immigrating to the U.S., navigating identity and adversity as a teenager, to ultimately building a purpose-driven business rooted in service and integrity, this conversation goes deep.

    This episode is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who believe success isn’t just about profit, but about people, purpose, and doing things the right way.

    Check Out All The Way Up Promo!

    www.AllTheWayUpPromo.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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