About AFC & Co
Est. 2019
A Feast for the Mind & Senses
Our
Story
What began as a response to community need has evolved into a creative enterprise celebrating neurodiversity, craft, and connection.
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AFC & Co originally launched in 2019 as a rideshare service in Northern New Hampshire during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing critical transportation needs when public transit was limited. As traditional transit options reopened and community needs shifted, the rideshare service naturally concluded—but the AFC & Co vision endured.
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In Summer 2023, AFC & Co was reborn with renewed purpose. The launch of the Besties, Bikes & Brews Podcast and the early drafts of The Neurodivergent Bartender marked a pivotal transformation from service provider to creative platform. What emerged was something far more meaningful: a space where neurodivergent perspectives, mixology artistry, and authentic storytelling converge.
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Today, AFC & Co stands as a multifaceted creative brand centered on The Neurodivergent Bartender series—a groundbreaking collection of cocktail books, stories, and experiences that celebrate neurodiversity through the lens of craft bartending. We've created a unique niche where mixology meets advocacy, where every recipe tells a story, and where being different isn't just accepted—it's celebrated.
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Through engaging content, original cocktail creations, and authentic storytelling,
AFC & Co has built a community that values creativity, inclusivity, and the art of meaningful connection. Our work resonates with bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts, and neurodivergent individuals seeking representation in unexpected places.
Our
Vision
AFC & Co exists to transform how the world experiences cocktail culture and neurodiversity—not as separate concepts, but as complementary forces of creativity and innovation.
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We envision a future where:
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Neurodivergent voices lead conversations in creative industries, particularly in hospitality and mixology
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The Neurodivergent Bartender series becomes the definitive resource blending craft cocktail expertise with authentic neurodivergent perspectives
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Our community grows into a supportive network of creators, bartenders, and individuals who value both exceptional craft and meaningful representation
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AFC & Co expands into new mediums—workshops, collaborations, events, service types and additional publications—while maintaining our core commitment to quality and authenticity
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We're building more than a brand; we're cultivating a movement that proves neurodivergent thinking isn't a barrier to excellence in hospitality—it's a distinctive advantage.
What We Do
Publishing: The Neurodivergent Bartender series, featuring original cocktail recipes, personal narratives, and mixology expertise through a neurodivergent lens
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Content Creation: Engaging stories, cocktail tutorials, and thought leadership at the intersection of neurodiversity and craft bartending
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Community Building: Creating spaces—both digital and physical—where neurodivergent individuals and cocktail enthusiasts connect, learn, and celebrate together
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Advocacy: Championing neurodivergent representation in hospitality, creative industries, and beyond
Looking Ahead
The journey is just beginning. As we continue expanding The Neurodivergent Bartender series and developing new projects, AFC & Co remains committed to one fundamental principle: create work that's unapologetically authentic, exceptionally crafted, and genuinely meaningful.
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Every cocktail, every story, every project is a feast for the mind and senses.