Above Board - Nicole & Brent Slone
Tue Sep 02 2025
Today on Startup to Storefront, we’re diving into the story of Nicole and Brent Slone, the San Diego couple behind Above Board Liqueurs, the award-winning brand that is reinventing what cocktails can be.
What started in Nicole’s kitchen has now become a movement: sugar-free and low-sugar liqueurs that deliver all the flavor without the guilt. Together, Nicole and Brent are challenging a stagnant spirits industry, proving that health-conscious and indulgent do not have to be opposites.
In this episode, we cover the leap from passion project to thriving business, the ups and downs of launching a startup with your spouse, and how Above Board is carving out a whole new category for the modern, health-focused consumer.
This is the story of disrupting an industry one cocktail at a time and building a brand that is truly Above Board.
On this week’s episode of Startup to Storefront you’ll learn:
How Nicole and Brent Slone are revolutionizing the spirits industry with sugar-free and low-sugar liqueurs that don’t compromise on taste
The challenges and rewards of building a company as a husband-and-wife team
Why modern consumers are demanding healthier cocktails and how Above Board is leading the charge
Nicole and Brent share the journey behind Above Board Liqueurs, the San Diego brand that is crafting a healthier cocktail experience and reshaping how we think about indulgence.
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Today on Startup to Storefront, we’re diving into the story of Nicole and Brent Slone, the San Diego couple behind Above Board Liqueurs, the award-winning brand that is reinventing what cocktails can be. What started in Nicole’s kitchen has now become a movement: sugar-free and low-sugar liqueurs that deliver all the flavor without the guilt. Together, Nicole and Brent are challenging a stagnant spirits industry, proving that health-conscious and indulgent do not have to be opposites. In this episode, we cover the leap from passion project to thriving business, the ups and downs of launching a startup with your spouse, and how Above Board is carving out a whole new category for the modern, health-focused consumer. This is the story of disrupting an industry one cocktail at a time and building a brand that is truly Above Board. On this week’s episode of Startup to Storefront you’ll learn: How Nicole and Brent Slone are revolutionizing the spirits industry with sugar-free and low-sugar liqueurs that don’t compromise on taste The challenges and rewards of building a company as a husband-and-wife team Why modern consumers are demanding healthier cocktails and how Above Board is leading the charge Nicole and Brent share the journey behind Above Board Liqueurs, the San Diego brand that is crafting a healthier cocktail experience and reshaping how we think about indulgence.