<p>On this podcast I love exploring how different people write their own paths, and my friend Caro Griffin has an especially interesting story. From teaching herself to code at 12, to taking a sabbatical from the tech world in her 30s to follow her passion and become a mezcal sommelier, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!</p><p>Since Caro has experience being a badass queer business lady in not one, but TWO male-dominated fields, I thought she’d be the perfect person to talk to about the challenges and benefits of working in such environments. We also discuss everything from startups and fractional work to being a gringa leading mezcal tastings in Mexico City.</p><p>Resources &amp; sites mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.hiretechladies.com/">Tech Ladies</a> (where Caro used to work)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2uzhzidOiHH9WOZ1uXUR1f">Between Drinks</a> podcast where Caro dives into the stories behind the drinks you love</p></li><li><p>More about <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyWdOkaA8/BHss61EvIuPGHNHE1zkIwQ/view?ref=carolinesyrup.com">Caro’s upcoming group trip to Japan in May 2026</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.pointschool.co/">Point School</a> for all of your booking-flights-with-points needs</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.carolinesyrup.com/">Caro’s website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/carolinesyrup/">Caro’s Instagram</a></p></li></ul>