About AFC & Co
Est. 2019
A Feast for the Mind & Senses
Our
Story
What began as a response to community need has grown into something far more intentional — a creative enterprise built at the intersection of neurodivergent identity, craft bartending, and authentic storytelling.
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AFC & Co. first launched in 2019 as a rideshare service in Northern New Hampshire, stepping in to address critical transportation gaps during the COVID-19 pandemic. When transit options reopened and the community's needs shifted, the rideshare chapter concluded — but the spirit behind AFC & Co. endured.
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In Summer 2023, the brand was reborn with renewed purpose. The launch of the Besties, Bikes & Brews Podcast and the earliest drafts of The Neurodivergent Bartender marked a turning point: AFC & Co. evolved from a service provider into a fully realized creative platform. What emerged was something far more meaningful — a space where neurodivergent perspectives, mixology artistry, and genuine storytelling converge without apology.
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Today, AFC & Co. is a multifaceted creative brand anchored by The Neurodivergent Bartender series — a growing collection of cocktail books, narratives, and experiences that celebrate neurodiversity through the lens of craft bartending. We've built a niche where mixology meets advocacy, where every recipe carries a story, and where being different isn't just accepted — it's the whole point.
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Through original cocktail creations, engaging content, and a commitment to authenticity, AFC & Co. has cultivated 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 places they didn't expect to find it.
Our
Vision
AFC & Co. exists to transform how the world experiences cocktail culture and neurodiversity — not as separate conversations, but as complementary forces of creativity and innovation.
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We envision a future where neurodivergent voices lead in creative industries, particularly in hospitality and mixology. Where The Neurodivergent Bartender series becomes the definitive resource blending craft cocktail expertise with authentic neurodivergent perspective. Where our community grows into a supportive network of creators, bartenders, and individuals who value both exceptional craft and meaningful representation. Where AFC & Co. expands into new mediums — workshops, collaborations, events, and additional publications — without ever compromising its commitment to quality and authenticity.
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We are building more than a brand. We are cultivating a movement that proves neurodivergent thinking is not a barrier to excellence in hospitality. It is a distinctive advantage.
What We Do
Publishing — The Neurodivergent Bartender series features original cocktail recipes, personal narratives, and deep mixology expertise viewed through a neurodivergent lens.
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Content Creation — We produce engaging stories, cocktail explorations, and thought leadership at the crossroads of neurodiversity and craft bartending.
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Community Building — We create spaces — digital and physical — where neurodivergent individuals and cocktail enthusiasts connect, learn, and celebrate together.
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Advocacy — We champion 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 across publishing, spirits, and community, AFC & Co. remains committed to one principle above all: create work that is unapologetically authentic, exceptionally crafted, and genuinely meaningful.
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Every cocktail. Every story. Every project. A feast for the mind and senses.