I think we have set the bar as to what a all-female executive team looks like and what we can do not win given a chance, but sometimes having to make your own opportunity.

I'm Carly Zaken and I'm Danielle Weisberg. Welcome to 9-5-ish with the skin.

We've run into so many questions over the years and had so many moments where we needed advice.

And we got it from women who'd been there.

And that's what we're bringing you with this show.

Each week we're helping you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders we know.

Because we know your work life is a lot more than 9-5.

Alright, let's get into it.

Today, our guest is Victoria Edie Butler.

She is the master blender at Uncle nearest Whiskey, which makes her the first black female master blender of Whiskey in this country.

But Victoria's path to the liquor business wasn't exactly a straight line.

She became a master blender after spending over 30 years in a totally different arena, law enforcement and intelligence.

Victoria, we're so excited to have you on. Welcome to 9-5-ish.

Thank you. I'm glad to be here. I appreciate the opportunity.

So before we jump in, we love to start all these conversations with a quick lightning round.

So quick answers. Sorry, quick questions, quick answers. Are you ready?

I'm ready.

Alright, so I have to ask, what does your go to cocktail? What do you order?

I like a side card made with Uncle nearest. That is my favorite.

I feel like in the in the new role, you have to say that.

It's like, how do we come back?

I'm not embellishing.

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