#183: Shirley Leigh Wood Oakes, Partner, and CEO of Mezcal Campante is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. From her marketing and entrepreneur experience, she has been on the board of several well-known brands, such as Ten To One Rum. Formerly a tequila lover, she discovered Mezcal and set out, with her partners, to create a Mezcal that truly everyone can enjoy.
In a world where urgency and immediacy dominate, Mezcal Campante encourages consumers to be in the present moment and to love hard and sip slow.™ The essence of the word “campante” is reflected in all aspects of the brand and business. Translated from Spanish to a concept rather than a single world, it speaks of a person who is calm, unaffected by the noise of the surrounding world. and is focused on the now.
Topics Discussed:
- Most important skill to build in all relationships (work and personal)
- How to stop getting ahead of yourself and find balance in present and future
- Advice on making big transitions (such as from college to post-grad adult life)
- When to focus on your work vs. allow yourself the time to date and be in a relationship
- The origin of the "love hard, sip slow" slogan of Mezcal Campante
- How to network and meet new people and make meaningful connections
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