Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Jackie Zykan

In this episode of the Embellish podcast, the host welcomes guest Jackie Zykan, a partner at Hidden Barn Whiskey. The conversation goes beyond whiskey and delves into topics such as mental health, the impact of social media, and the challenges of being in the spotlight. Jackie shares her experiences in the whiskey industry, discussing the pressures of always being "on" and the need for transparency. She also talks about her passion project, Oduoak, a fragrance brand that captures the aromatics of whiskey and other sensory experiences. The host and Jackie explore the process of blending fragrances and how it relates to blending whiskey. Overall, the episode offers a unique perspective on the whiskey industry and the intersection of scent and taste.

The downside of it all…I 100% recorded all of this audio from the crappy macbook microphone because I didn’t check my settings.  For a guy in the technology sphere professionally this is a huge oversight.  I apologize for the audio but I think you’ll be ok with the content. 

Connect with Jackie:

• https://www.jackiezykan.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/jackiezykan/
• https://hiddenbarnwhiskey.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/hidden_barn/
• https://www.oduoak.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/oduoak/

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