Adriane Hodges shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Adriane, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
What I’m most proud of building that no one sees is the foundation of service I’ve poured into my community. I serve as the Legislative Co-Chair for the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, constantly advocating for fairer laws that help small businesses thrive. I’m honored to serve as Treasurer for the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce and as Vice Treasurer on the Pink Boots Society Board of Directors, supporting women in the brewing industry. I’ve worked to help fund the National Desert Storm War Memorial (with the Capt Jack Beer Project), which is nearing completion on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. And beyond titles, I’m proudest of the love and time I invest in my family and my community—one good act at a time. For me, it all comes back to servant leadership: using whatever skills and resources I have to lift others up and leave things better than I found them.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Adriane Hodges, owner of Bold Republic Brewing in Belton, Texas. We built Bold Republic as more than a brewery, it’s a community hub guided by our motto “Community Over Consumption.” I also serve in leadership roles with the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, and Pink Boots Society, while fundraising for the National Desert Storm War Memorial in honor of my father, Capt. Jack. At the heart of it all, I’m passionate about using craft beer to serve people and strengthen our community.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
The moment that most shaped how I see the world was losing my father, Capt. Jack, who was killed in the Gulf War. His death left a hole in my life, but it also gave me a compass. My dad lived with honor, duty, and an unwavering commitment to his principles, and that example taught me to hold integrity at the center of everything I do. I try to live my life in a way that would make him proud, to serve others, to stand firm in what I believe, and to choose the harder right over the easier wrong.
At the same time, my mother instilled in me the belief that I could do anything I set my mind to. She gave me confidence, resilience, and the courage to step into roles that sometimes felt bigger than me. Between the lessons of both my parents, I’ve come to see the world as a place where we’re called to lead with integrity, to serve with humility, and to give back more than we take. That perspective shapes everything I do today, as a business owner, community leader, and mother myself.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
It is all going to be okay. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Remember to seek joy in all forms, always.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I believe that none of us are called to “Save the World.” It is an insurmountable task when you consider it. However, I believe deep in my core that we should always work to make our community better. Community can mean different things for each of us, but if we all worked towards this goal, then we would in fact make the whole world better. Every day I put a lot of thought into my actions and who they are serving. I have and unwavering faith that good acts with no expectation of return is the right way to live.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I’ve come to understand something that many people don’t: true fulfillment comes from being authentic and showing up for the people I love and respect, and for my community, not from projecting a curated image of perfection on social media.
I know I’m far from perfect, and so is everyone else, but I also believe most people are inherently good and seeking honest connection. Choosing authenticity over appearances is, to me, one of the most meaningful ways to live.
In other words, I recognize that authenticity is scarce, and choosing it deliberately is a radical act of courage that benefits both ourselves and the people around us.
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