Amy Armstrong

Meet The Maker. Your non-alcoholic drinks podcast

Amy Armstrong

  • Episode 2: Moa Gürbüzer of Odd Bird

Episode 2: Moa Gürbüzer of Odd Bird

Wednesday 9th February 2022

Join Moa Gürbüzer, founder of Odd Bird, as she shares her inspiring journey from social worker to creating top-quality non-alcoholic wines.
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Meet The Maker. Your non-alcoholic drinks podcast
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Moa Gürbüzer: Crafting a Future Free from Alcohol with Odd Bird

My vision was: how could we solve the problem? How we are pushing people to get alcoholic and how we are pushing people to it is not only their responsibility. It is a problem that you should take care about, but so we don't feel the circularity, that we have been one of those that have created the alcoholic problems by pushing people.
Picture this: a social worker turned winemaker, on a mission to create an alcohol-free society by 2097. That’s the incredible journey of Moa Gürbüzer, the founder and CEO of Odd Bird, a Swedish non-alcoholic wine brand. In this episode of 'Meet The Maker', host Amy Armstrong dives into Moa's inspiring transformation and her dedication to producing top-notch non-alcoholic wines. Moa shares her unique path from helping individuals as a social worker to crafting exquisite wines that are 'liberated from alcohol'.
Her passion for creating a healthier society shines through as she discusses the innovative processes behind Odd Bird's celebrated Blanc de Blancs and Spumante. But it’s not just about the drinks; it’s about the vision. Moa aims for an alcohol-free society by 2097, and she’s tackling this ambitious goal one bottle at a time. The conversation doesn’t shy away from the hurdles Moa faces.
From societal attitudes towards alcohol to the technical challenges of creating non-alcoholic wines that don’t compromise on taste, Moa provides a candid look at what it takes to pioneer in this field. She even touches on how the recent pandemic has shifted perspectives on alcohol consumption, joking that after all that hand sanitizer, we should be 'sick of ethanol'.
If you’re curious about the future of non-alcoholic beverages or looking for inspiration from someone who’s breaking new ground, this episode is a must-listen. Moa’s story is not just about wine; it’s about changing mindsets and creating a new culture around drinking. So grab your favorite non-alcoholic beverage and tune in to hear Moa Gürbüzer's fascinating journey with Odd Bird.
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