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Passion into Profit: Transforming Hobbies into a Career with Sandrae Lawrence

Season 4, Ep. 1

In our first episode of season four, hear from the iconic Sandrae Lawrence. Inducted into the Dame Hall of Fame at the Tales of The Cocktail last year for her contribution to the industry, Sandrae Lawrence has established herself as a drinks industry legend.


Sandrae is one half of the partnership behind the award- winning publication The Cocktail Lovers. As well as championing women in the drinks industry, Sandrae hosts consumer events, sits on industry panels, and has twice been listed on the London Evening Standard The Progress 1000: London's Most Influential People.

Tristan talks with Sandrae about:


· How to build confidence in different roles within the drinks industry

· How the industry can become more accessible

· What you can do to develop your skill set and advance your career


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Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo.

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