Our Story
Alive & Well started where most good things do — with a problem worth solving and two people stubborn enough to solve it together.
Shyler came to kombucha first. Diagnosed with Celiac Disease at 20, she turned to it as part of her path back to feeling well. That experience shaped everything: she went on to earn a Master's in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, and built a career helping individuals and companies understand what it actually means to eat and drink well. Kombucha wasn't a trend for Shyler — it was personal.
Trevor came from the other side of the glass. An award-winning mixologist and beverage director with 15 years in hospitality, he spent his career obsessing over balance — how a drink feels from first sip to last. He knew that flavor was never an afterthought. It was the whole point.
When we decided to build something together, the question wasn't whether kombucha could be good for you. Shyler had already answered that. The question was whether it could taste the way it should — complex, smooth, and worth reaching for. That's what we set out to make.
We launched Alive & Well Kombucha in May of 2023. Less acidic. Softer bubbles. Five flavors that each stand on their own. A drink that works as a mocktail, a meal companion, or simply something cold and worth savoring on a Tuesday.
We're not trying to be everything for everyone. We're making kombucha for people who care about what they drink — and refuse to choose between good for you and genuinely good.
— Trevor & Shyler Landry
Our Alive and Well Culture
Our vision is to expand the category of functional beverages including kombucha to provide healthier options for people to enjoy in restaurants, sporting venues, concerts, spas, hotels, etc. One third of Americans do not drink alcohol, and there is a growing movement to drink healthier cocktails or to reduce alcohol consumption for longevity and mental wellness. We hope to contribute to this healthy movement by providing more delicious options for people to choose from! We would love for kombucha to be as available as soda pop. Try our Alive & Well Kombucha. We hope to pleasantly surprise you!
Gardeners appreciate the unpredictability of mother nature. They are kindhearted and generous, sharing their produce with others. They tend to have a sense of time tuned to nature, along with the characteristics of curiosity, generosity, and patience.
With the characteristics of the gardener in mind, we created a light, floral, calming kombucha with specific flowers that help calm the nervous system and the mind for a real moment of clarity and relaxation. This line is moderately effervescent with a light but not overpowering sweetness.
Carpenters often enjoy working outdoors or applying themselves to a hands-on project. They also tend to be detail-oriented and organized. Carpenters tend to possess physical strength and stamina, along with problem-solving skills, honesty, and trustworthiness.
With the characteristics of the carpenter in mind, we created an earthy, woody, smokey kombucha with the influence of specific trees, including palo santo, birch, cedar, and oak. This line is a little bit more subtle in terms of effervescence. Just as in whiskey, the wood influence tames and smooths the flavor profile of the kombucha.
While we are at the beginning of our kombucha journey, our goal is to create a community centered around self-care, work-life balance, gratitude, being present, passion-projects, sustainability, hospitality, and staying physically active. We hope to create this environment for ourselves, our families, our employees, and our customers.
Meet the Team
Shyler Landry
FOUNDER: The Gardener
Founder of Nutrition Worthy, lover of Kombucha, chocolate, and yoga. Through personal health struggles, including a diagnosis of Celiac Disease at the age of 20, Shyler has eagerly pursued the study of nutrition to help herself and others, graduating from Saybrook University with a Master’s of Science in Integrative and Functional Nutrition in 2020.
Trevor Landry
FOUNDER: The Carpenter
Trevor Landry is an award-winning mixologist and beverage director with a passion for balanced cocktails and functional beverages. With 15 years of Hospitality Management and Brand Work under his belt, he has experience in every aspect of brand development, operations, marketing, sales, and ambassadorship.
Dobe Dog Landry
BRANCH MANAGER
Dobe is the heart and soul of Alive & Well. He is always present and takes time to enjoy the moment with his tribe. He works hard and plays hard, getting plenty of physical activity and spending time in nature. He also has laser focus pointing towards his goals. He leads the way for our Alive & Well culture! Be like Dobe.