Clout Chasers, Gate Keepers and Other Shady Characters

Season Two Premiere! Alex and Kate are kicking off Season Two of 7 Minutes in a Bar at one of Hartford’s most iconic and fun locations: Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, Connecticut, home of the Hartford Yard Goats.

In this episode, Alex and Kate are diving into “Clout Chasers, Gatekeepers, and Other Shady Characters,” a real-talk conversation based on a blog post Alex recently wrote about the people, patterns, and personalities you meet when you’re creating, growing, and putting yourself out there.

This episode is being brought to you from Dunkin’ Park, located in the heart of Hartford, CT. Home of the Hartford Yard Goats, Dunkin’ Park is one of Connecticut’s most beloved sports and entertainment destinations, bringing together baseball, community, food, and fun in downtown Hartford. Learn more about the Hartford Yard Goats at www.milb.com/hartford.

Seven Minutes in a Bar is uplifting, inspiring + real talk about life from Connecticut and beyond with Alex P. Taylor and Kate Frederick 🍷 Get comfortable, grab your favorite beverage, and connect with us.

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Alex P. Taylor is the author of the upcoming cookbook Totally Nachrageous, releasing August 25, 2026. Known as the Nacho King of Connecticut, Alex is a lifestyle tv expert and full-time content creator. He's been featured on Bravo’s Below Deck S11, Hell’s Kitchen S23, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Great Day Connecticut, Connecticut’s Morning Buzz, NBC, and FOX61. He has also served as an emcee and celebrity judge for numerous events and food competitions.
www.alexptaylor.com

Kate Frederick is a motivational speaker, actress, billboard model, and professor. Fitness enthusiast. Inspiring. Motivational. Mermaid at heart.

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