S2 E12: Turning Whiskey into Passion with Jackie James
In this episode, we are joined by Executive Bourbon Steward, Whiskey Consultant, #1 Amazon Bestselling Co-Author, Podcaster, Content Creator & Consultant Jackie James.
Jackie gives us a glimpse of her journey from casual drinker to bartender to becoming a whiskey expert. She also shares how she was certified and what the Bourbon steward certification means for her. Listen to how she pursued bourbon, not just as another drink but as a passion, and an inspiration for her career and life.
She also shares her experiences in the corporate world and how she deals with the discrimination that comes with being a woman. Having gone through this, she empowers women to speak for themselves and assert themselves with confidence. She also points out how insecurities can destroy women more than it does men.
Her ventures in the whiskey world give encouragement to women who might be stepping into the same male-dominated fields but are a little scared.
Episode Highlights:
- Jackie’s passion and a huge love for bourbon and whiskey
- Bourbon steward certification programs
- Her whiskey community
- Double-standards
- Her insecurities growing up and how it affected her
- How insecurities affect women
- How even as an expert, that there is no end to learning
- How confidence is a game-changer to standing out, especially for women
- Differentiating whiskey, bourbon, and scotch
- Body and fashion shaming to women
About our Guest:
Jackie James is a Korean-American and a certified bourbon steward. She hosts her own podcast “Whiskey with Jackie James”, where she explores the whiskey world with other experts, distillers, and tasters with an appreciation of whiskey, self, and others as her common goal.
Connect with Our Guest:
- Website www.jackiejames.com
- LinkedIn @Jackie James
- Instagram @jackiejames
- Facebook @JackieJamesWhiskey
- Twitter @_JackieJames
Mentioned in this episode:
- Whiskey with Jackie James https://anchor.fm/whiskey-with-jackie-james/
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