NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The latest episode of Music City Mindset spotlights one of Nashville’s most compelling creative bartenders: Akinde Olagundoye, a mixologist whose story stretches across continents and whose craft is rooted in culture, curiosity, and community.
Hosts Blake Harris and Evan Butler sit down with Akinde to explore the experiences that shaped his path—from his early years abroad to the moment he discovered that bartending was more than a job. For Akinde, mixology became a form of storytelling, a way to honor the flavors, people, and places that influenced his life.
In the episode, Akinde reflects on how he first fell in love with the world of cocktails. It wasn’t just the spirits that captivated him, but the creativity, precision, and hospitality behind every pour. Over the years, he honed his ability to blend flavor profiles with narrative, crafting drinks that are equal parts technical and expressive.
For listeners interested in cocktails, culture, or the human stories behind craft, this episode delivers depth, insight, and inspiration—told through the lens of one of Nashville’s brightest bartending talents.
🎙️ Music City Mindset is proudly sponsored by:
• Black Rifle Coffee Company
• Social Indoor
• U.S. Navy
