In this episode of the FocalFlip Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Owens, General Manager of Better Blend in Independence, Kentucky — and we’re excited to announce that Better Blend is the official sponsor of FocalFlip for the entire month of December.

I first met Stephen in a pretty unconventional way. My daughter and I were creating content around cleaner health choices, and instead of the old alcohol benders I used to find myself on, we committed to a 7-Day Better Blend challenge. That decision opened the door to a deeper conversation about discipline, action, and mental health.

Stephen shares his journey from Princeton High School in Cincinnati to the University of Cincinnati, where he served as V ...