Join us for an inspiring evening with Suzanne Warye, sobriety influencer, podcast host, and founder of The Sober Mom Life Cafe, as she celebrates the release of her debut book, The Sober Shift! She’ll be joined in conversation by Gillian Tietz, host of the Sober Powered Podcast, for a powerful discussion about their experiences with sobriety and navigating the path to a more fulfilling life. Read below for more information on Suzanne, Gillian, and The Sober Shift.

Please note…

• Seating will begin at 5:30pm.
• Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
• Tickets come with a copy of The Sober Shift. (With opportunity for signings!)
• Refunds will NOT be offered within 48 hours of the event.

About the Author
Suzanne Warye is a sobriety influencer (@suzannewarye and @thesobermomlife) and the host of the popular podcast The Sober Mom Life. As the founder of The Sober Mom Life Cafe, she has created a supportive digital community for women to explore their relationships with alcohol and find freedom in sobriety. Her writing has been featured in Scary Mommy and the Huffington Post. Residing on the North Shore of Chicago with her husband and three kids, Suzanne spends most of her time reheating her coffee and rocking her “whole heart, half ass” parenting philosophy.

About The Sober Shift
In THE SOBER SHIFT: A Modern-Day Guide to Living an Abundant Sober Life (HarperOne; 09/30/2025), wellness writer and creator of The Sober Mom Life podcast and My Kind of Sweet, Suzanne Warye, invites readers to live fully, joyfully, and free from alcohol. With her signature humor and inviting tone, Warye redefines sobriety as a path to true abundance—one that nurtures deeper connections, intentional living, and a richer, more fulfilling life.

At 39, as the mother of a newborn, Warye woke up one morning with yet another hangover and decided enough was enough. In January 2020, she quit alcohol for good and discovered that living alcohol-free wasn’t about deprivation, it was about gaining clarity. In THE SOBER SHIFT, she shares her inspiring journey, challenging societal norms like “Mommy Wine Culture” and the myth of moderation while encouraging readers to rethink their own relationship with drinking.

Blending memoir with practical strategies, cultural insights, and seasonal mocktail recipes like the Virgin Rosemary Moscow Mule and Tart Cherry Spritz, THE SOBER SHIFT shows that life without alcohol can be vibrant and fulfilling. Drawing from her own journey, Warye compassionately tackles common concerns—like how to relax or navigate social situations without drinking—and offers inspiration to embrace a joyful, authentic, and connected life. Whether you’re exploring sobriety or fully committed, this empowering guide invites you to discover your best self and thrive without alcohol.

About the In Conversation Partner
Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC is the host of the Sober Powered Podcast and a certified sober coach. Since getting sober in 2019, she’s been on a mission to help others understand the why behind their drinking, and why it has nothing to do with being a weak-willed loser. With a background in biochemistry and lived experience in recovery, Gill teaches how alcohol changes the brain and how real freedom comes from self-awareness, coping skills, and doing “the work.”