Meet our Team

Mike Mudie had a defining moment at age 12, being the only person in his class unable to go on the school trip because he couldn't afford it. Instead of letting it hold him back, he started a paper-round. Delivering papers before sunrise and immersing in the quiet of nature, cultivated a work ethic in Mike built on purpose, discipline, community and the respect for people and places.

After a successful career in amateur golf and a passion for peak performance, Mike turned professional, although soon discovered what he truly loved was the off-course connection building with sponsors and creating partnerships that lasted. This spark carried him into the IT industry, where he spent 15 years rising from entry-level roles though to leading high-performing teams at the world’s largest and well respected organisations. His results earned him a place on fast-track programmes to executive leadership.

Mike then chose a different path, trading ‘Big Corporate’ for a smaller, more agile environment that was more aligned to his personal values, albeit in a ‘David vs. Goliath’ scenario. With a clear mission, Mike and his team overcame their challenges through creativity, innovation, resilience and his signature approach of building mutually fulfilling partnerships to become ‘stronger together’.

That chapter ended and an unexpected door opened.

As a result, Mike embarked on a journey of discovery that simply called for action, eventually joining forces with a world-class team to create Authentic Brew. A brand which is rooted in Mother Nature, collaboration, innovation and the same guiding principles Mike has lived by since that very first paper round.

Andy Ramage is a former professional footballer who, following a career-ending injury, went on to establish two successful financial brokerages.

After taking a transformative break from alcohol, Andy experienced profound changes in his mind, body, career, and overall life. Now, a decade later, he helped pioneer the alcohol-free revolution and is widely known as 'the Godfather of the alcohol-free movement'.

Best-selling author of ‘The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge’ and ‘Let’s Do This! How to Use Motivational Psychology to Change Your Habits for Life’, Andy is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading alcohol-free performance coaches. His influential TEDx talk, The Limitless Pill, has inspired countless individuals to unlock their full potential.

Andy has shared his insights on some of the world’s biggest stages and top podcasts, including The Rich Roll Podcast, Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, The Slo Mo Podcast with Mo Gawdat, and The Virgin Radio Breakfast Show with Chris Evans.

Andy is in an elite group of coaches trained to the master’s degree level in coaching psychology and positive psychology. He works with clients at every level, from everyday heroes to premiership footballers and C-suite executives.

In addition to his coaching work, Andy is producing a groundbreaking documentary set for release in early 2026 – shining a spotlight on the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Never one to be led by mainstream narrative, Andy is on a mission to help people and places naturally thrive without compromise.

Laura Crane is a British professional surfer who rose to prominence as a teenage UK surfing champion before representing Great Britain on the world stage. More recently, Laura made history as the first British woman ever to surf the giant waves of Nazaré and to qualify for the World Surf League BIG WAVE contest.

From an early age, Laura faced sexism in the surfing world, being pigeonholed into modelling rather than athleticism. Despite that, she persisted, remaining true to her authentic self.

Surfing has always been more than just a sport to Laura; it’s a lifelong sanctuary. This inspired her to found Seasio Wellbeing, an ocean-based retreat offering surf, yoga, meditation, and even beach cleans – all designed to restore both mental and physical wellness as well as to support the planet we are all a part of.

Laura has built a career as a lifestyle adventurer, collaborating with global brands that align with her values and inspiring others with her love of the ocean. Passionate about mental health advocacy, Laura openly shares her journey of resilience, using her platform to empower others to walk their authentic path.

Laura’s passion for wellbeing and devotion to Mother Nature is truly inspiring, serving as a powerful force to Authentic Brew’s mission.

Joe Boyle is motivated by a desire to continually learn about Mother Nature and how people connect with her. He is focused on connecting conservation and community to create a more sustainable future for us and the generations that follow.

Now a researcher based at the University of Oxford, Joe works on human-nature relationships, environmental education, map-making and social-ecological systems across various key projects within Geography, Biology, Psychiatry and Education departments.

People and places are central to Joe's approach. This includes hands-on projects, community-led initiatives and co-production with non-researchers. Working to reconnect people with ecosystems and recognising our place within nature, Joe hopes to show that nature isn't an 'extra', it's our foundation, our community and the ultimate basis for everything we are and do.

Joe is one of the founding team members of The Authentic Brew Foundation ensuring maximum impact to the People and Places we support.

Michael Isted is a pioneer in plant alchemy and non-alcoholic drinks innovation, with over 20 years of experience creating transformative beverage experiences. Qualified in phytotherapy (herbal medicine), nutrition and aromatherapy, Michael fuses ancient plant wisdom with modern science.

Author of The Herball’s Guide to Botanical Drinks, he has inspired a global movement towards botanical, nature-led beverages that blend ritual, science and storytelling. His work spans continents, collaborating with the world's most iconic wellness brands and cultural institutions to craft market-defining programmes that reconnect people with the power of plants.

Michael’s focus is to reawaken our relationship with Mother Nature through ritual and experiences that honour the intelligence and beauty of the botanical world. Michael guides us on selection and sourcing of the natural ingredients we use in our precision-brew formulation, ensuring each one is chosen for its purity, potency and purpose.