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About Me

Hi, I’m T (like the drink or 20th letter in the alphabet) – a people-centered small business and leadership consultant guiding wildly unique and delightfully unconventional entrepreneurs to grow into confident, compassionate leaders.

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I help small business owners and entrepreneurs become the kind of leaders their teams want to follow –  not because they have to, but because they genuinely respect and believe in them.

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I bring 25 years of hands-on leadership experience in restaurants, breweries, events, tech, hospitality, and more – basically, every industry that requires equal parts hustle, heart, and humor to survive. I’ve built teams from scratch, opened businesses from the ground up, and learned (sometimes the hard way) what truly makes a workplace thrive: clear communication, follow-through, boundaries, and a leader who genuinely cares.

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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I love what I do, but I’m not great at managing people,” then we’re going to get along beautifully. My goal isn’t to turn you into someone you’re not – it’s to help you lead in a way that feels authentic, aligned, and sustainable. I help you build a business that honors your energy, your values, and your boundaries. Your business should be your partner, not your boss.

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When I’m not consulting, you can find me with my little family walking our pup, Hazy, by any body of water, DJing local events, traveling to a new city, eating pizza or hosting a dinner party for my chosen family. I’m an anxious perfectionist with a soft spot for messy humans – and I believe that with the right support, every business owner can become a confident, compassionate, and respected leader.

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So Proud

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FOUNDER / RESIDENT DJ

Queer First Fridays 2017-2024

Voted Best Inclusive Dance Night by East Bay Express 

Highlights & Features Include: Oakland Pride Main StageBrooklyn Pride + Threes Brewing Collab / Good Beer Hunting Podcast / G.B.H. Article / SF Chronicle / Craft Beer.com
 

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25+ YEARS HOSPITALITY, TECH BEVERAGE & FOOD INDUSTRY

Chief Operating Officer + Events at The Rare Barrel and Hello Friend Beer

Head of Operations + Events at Temescal Brewing

General Manager + Operations at Cabana

Shift Leader + Associate Team Leader at Whole Foods Market

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CRAFT BEER COLLABS & LABELS

And Everything in Between

 Love is Love

Queercation

Boomerang

Chosen Families

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EVENT PLANNING

Summer Supper - Family-Style

Farm-to-Table Dinner

Black Power Blueprint with

Uhuru Food & Pies

Seasonal Craft Markets

Spooky Puppy / Valentine’s Day Dog Prom / 2020 Virtual Pride

QFF Boat Party / Queer Weddings​​​​​

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CONNECT WITH ME

LET'S HAVE A COMPLIMENTARY 20 MINUTE CHAT TO GET STARTED.

© 2026 T. Bale Consulting

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