From achieving a degree in Biochemistry to becoming one of the world's first ever female Master Distillers at G&J Distillers which is part of the international spirits group Quintessential Brands, Joanne Moore is truly a master of her craft. In this month’s Wonder Women Podcast, Ria talks to Joanne who describes herself as an “accidental distiller” but while she may not have had her career all planned out initially, Joanne's success in a male-dominated industry speaks for itself, proving that you can achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career by working hard and following your passion. The first step to Joanne's success, was when she secured work experience with G&J Distillers whilst at university, this set her up for her first job in distillery, starting off as Quality Controller in the quality lab, where she would test raw materials and finished products. Joanne then quickly rose up the ranks to become Quality Manager, which flourished into 11 wonderful years in the drinks industry before becoming Master Distiller and the first ever female distiller since the company was founded in 1761! By embracing her flair and passion for creating lovely tasting gins, Joanne is now responsible for the creation of four international gins: BLOOM, Berkeley Square London Dry, Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin and Thomas Dakin Gin and for the distillation of Greenall’s The Original London Dry Gin, as well as a number of other brands. Whether you are interested in studying biochemistry or keen to learn what career paths are available in the drinks industry, this month’s Wonder Women podcast is packed with nuggets of advice from Joanne who shares some of the challenges she faced early on in her career and why she thinks more women are joining the drinks business today. There's also an abundance of top tips for creating a better work-life balance and advice on leadership and how best to lead a global team. So why not grab yourself a beverage and have a listen now. Cheers!
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