Hosted by the dynamic Alex Cooper, the #1 female podcaster in the world and host/creator of the award-winning podcast Call Her Daddy, and her mega-viral UNWELL friends, Alix Earle, Harry Jowsey and Madeline Argy. The 3-day activation took place from Saturday, March 9 to Monday, March 11 at 1102 East in Austin, TX. Aside from the hosts, many other recognizable faces stopped by including Shark Tank Billionaire Businessman Mark Cuban: Mario Carbone, NBA All-Star Blake Griffin: 
Actor Cole Sprouse: 
Tommy Dorfman, Corey Fogelmanis, Thomas Doherty, Gashi, Braxton Berrios, Remi Bader, Owen Thiele, Tefi Pessoa, Kennedy Eurich, among many others.
The events were presented by Saint James Tea, who kept guests hydrated at the “Spill the Tea Lounge” with their certified organic, sustainably packaged line of ready-to-drink iced teas, as well as Lobos 1707 Tequila, who curated a special cocktail menu and bar, including a branded ice luge, and Carbone Fine Food who brought their famous Spicy Rigatoni from Chef Mario Carbone.
On Saturday night, Alex Cooper introduced the UNWELL House with “Big Al’s Grand Opening,” where SXSW participants and fans in Austin lined up for blocks, hoping to get in. There was a live performance from singer-songwriter Gashi where he played new, unreleased music off his forthcoming album BROOKLYN COWBOY. Alongside his live band, they also surprised Unwell guests with some of their favorite throwback tracks. Acclaimed chef and restauranteur Mario Carbone did a cooking demonstration with Alix Earle and Madeline Argy using his famous Spicy Rigatoni from Carbone Fine Food.
On Sunday, fans and invitees continued to flock to the UNWELL house for an array of activities throughout the day. That evening, UNWELL’s newest talent, Harry Jowsey, hosted “Harry’s Honkey Tonk” filled with line dancing. Attendees danced the night away listening to music by a local Austin band.
On Monday, the UNWELL House presented a panel for Ace Entertainment’s, I Wish You All The Best, which premieres at SXSW this week. The panel featured director/screenwriter Tommy Dorfman, lead actor Corey Fogelmanis, and was moderated by Kennedy Eurich. Later that evening, the UNWELL House welcomed cast and crew members from the film for a private, family dinner presented by Chef Mario Carbone and the Carbone Dallas team. In addition to the panel participants, the dinner also included actor Cole Sprouse, producer Matt Kaplan, among others.
Carbon Fine Foods I Wish You All The Best Dinner
ABOUT THE UNWELL NETWORK (a subsidiary of Trending)
The Unwell Network is a platform for this generation’s unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation. The Unwell Network produces experiences for the most sought-after creators and talent across pop culture, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and more. Talent includes Alex Cooper, Alix Earle, Madeline Argy, and Harry Jowsey, to name a few.
ABOUT ‘I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST’
Based on Mason Deaver’s novel, the film follows Ben DeBacker, a non-binary teen who is thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister, Hannah, and her husband, Thomas. Struggling with anxiety, they come out only to Hannah, Thomas, and their art teacher, Ms. Lyons, while trying to keep a low profile at their new school. Ben’s attempts to survive junior year unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing. With the help of Nathan, and his friends Sophie and Mel, Ben discovers themselves and what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier new life.
ABOUT SAINT JAMES TEA
Saint James Tea is a flavor-packed, all-natural, ready-to-drink line of iced teas backed by industry veteran and co-founder of AriZona Iced Tea, John M. Ferolito. The certified organic teas are available in seven flavors with little to zero sugar – Original Green Tea, Passionfruit & Peach Green Tea, Pineapple & Mango Green Tea, Blood Orange & Hibiscus Black Tea, Red Raspberry Black Tea, Classic Lemon Black Tea, and Blueberry & Raspberry Black Tea. All Saint James Teas contain no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and are made without genetically modified ingredients. Environmentally conscious, Saint James Teas come in Tetra Paks created with low carbon materials and made of 70% paper from responsibly managed forests. Learn more at saintjamesicedtea.com and follow on Instagram at @SaintJamesIcedTea.
ABOUT LOBOS 1707 TEQUILA AND MEZCAL
Lobos 1707 Tequila is an independent spirits producer that blends heritage and innovation. Inspired by his ancestor of the same name, Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio launched Lobos 1707 Tequila in 2020 with backing from legendary athlete and cultural icon LeBron James. The Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal portfolio is made up of five ultra-premium award-winning offerings infused with history, culture, and family legacy: Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila, Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila, Lobos 1707 Extra Añejo Tequila, Lobos 1707 Añejo Tequila (limited release), and Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artisanal. All sourced from the finest ingredients, Lobos 1707’s portfolio is all-natural and gluten-free, with zero color or flavor additives. Lobos 1707 Tequila, made with 100% Blue Weber Agave, is harvested, distilled, and bottled in Jalisco, and the Mezcal Artisanal, made from Espadin, is distilled and bottled in Oaxaca. Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal are influenced by both old and new world techniques, aged in American white oak barrels, then finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry wine barrels using the Solera method for unique and elevated flavor profiles. Lobos 1707 has received numerous taste awards for its portfolio, including earning a Master recognition and two gold medals at the 2022 Tequila and Mezcal Masters, a double gold medal and Best Reposado Tequila at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a double gold medal at the 2022 SIP Awards. Since its recent launch, the Lobos 1707 Limited-Edition Añejo Tequila has won gold at the 2023 SFWSC and 91 points at the 2023 Chilled 100 Awards. Everyone has a seat at the table to stir, sip, savor, and sin with Lobos 1707. For more information on Lobos 1707, visit www.lobos1707.com or follow us on Instagram @lobos1707.
ABOUT CARBONE FINE FOOD
Carbone Find Food sauces feature the same fresh, quality ingredients found in the brand’s iconic restaurants, including the world’s best-tasting tomatoes, grown in volcanic ash and handpicked in Italy. Using a traditional technique, the sauces are slow-cooked in small batches. Chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi oversee the entire sauce process from start to finish, from choosing the farms that the ingredients are sourced from to testing hundreds of batches to ensure that the quality of the jarred sauce is second to none.
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