How to Find Balance in Love, Relationships, and Career with Shirley Leigh-Wood Oakes

<p>#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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>Most important skill to build in all relationships (work and personal)</li><li>How to stop getting ahead of yourself and find balance in present and future</li><li>Advice on making big transitions (such as from college to post-grad adult life)</li><li>When to focus on your work vs. allow yourself the time to date and be in a relationship</li><li>The origin of the &#34;love hard, sip slow&#34; slogan of Mezcal Campante</li><li>How to network and meet new people and make meaningful connections</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A special thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode. Magic Mind is the world&#39;s first productivity drink that helps me with maintaining laser focus and energy and improving my workflow. It&#39;s tasty and full of natural ingredients including matcha green tea, turmeric, and more. Enjoy 20% off your purchase with code &#34;FULFILL&#34; at www.magicmind.co/fulfill</p><p><br></p><p>Shop Mezcal Campante and enjoy 10% off your purchase with code &#34;LOVEHARDSIPSLOW&#34; at https://shopmezcalcampante.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy 10% off your entire purchase of any podcast merchandise with code &#34;WHATFULFILLSYOU10&#34; at www.whatfulf