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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nBut why is this a notable day on Dragon Slayer\u2019s calendar? Well, just after distillers Yasmin and Will launched the distillery back in 2021, Yazz fell pregnant with Odin \u2013 it was an immensely scary and daunting period, but truly worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, being a first-time Mum was never going to be easy, but Yasmin managed to find a balance between bottling up her breastmilk and bottling up bottles of gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We caught up with her to find out what International Women\u2019s Day means to her\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCelebrating all those women who have paved the way for modern ladies to be able to have a career, to be able to achieve the pinnacle of our careers and have children along the way without it impacting progression.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I was so nervous <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I was incredibly nervous to start the business, but I\u2019m fortunate that my Dad has a lot of experience \u2013 I have relied upon him as a bit of a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it was a scary period, I do think that there is never a right time to fall pregnant, and I did feel ready, so the business didn\u2019t impact our ultimate decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, I did feel there was slightly more pressure to succeed. I had to start taking responsibility, look after a little person and provide for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I couldn\u2019t sample the gins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, the only thing I craved during my pregnancy was alcohol! I really fancied a pint of cider \u2013 thankfully, Appetizer did the trick and filled the void.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was incredibly jealous of my Dad and Will who were able to sample my now-favourite Strawberry and Mint Gin months before I had the chance to, I\u2019m pleased Odin was worth the wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Newborns versus toddlers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Funnily enough, I found newborn life much easier. Odin would tend to nap a lot, so I was able to jump on emails and calls in between. Now, he only has one nap, so it can be a little challenging at times.<\/p>\n\n\n BBC Tees once came over to interview me, but I didn\u2019t have childcare, so he joined me in the interview and kindly gargled and screamed a few times\u2026 it\u2019s all part and parcel of having a family business \u2013 just own it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I did take the first couple of weeks to adjust to motherhood, but I did find focusing on the business in my free time great, I do tend to get bored so I appreciated being able to concentrate on something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m learning how to be patient<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the key things I have learned since having Odin and Dragon Slayer is to be patient. The more stressed you are, the more stressed your baby is. Chill out, take a breath, and just have a moment for yourself if things are getting a bit much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Life is just a bit different now, I tend to do a lot of things for everyone else before even getting dressed myself \u2013 emails are often answered in a dressing down and slippers, I sometimes trip over toys on the way to my desk, but I manage to get things done and that\u2019s all that matters.<\/p>\n\n\n Support is key<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While I\u2019d like to blow my own trumpet and say I\u2019m solely responsible for the success of Dragon Slayer and looking after Odin, it\u2019s simply not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s testament to my incredibly supportive family who are able to help me with childcare from time to time, and having Will is a blessing too \u2013 we\u2019re a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have found the whole process to be much more rewarding now we have Odin, when we\u2019re winning awards and securing sales because we\u2019re contributing towards his future. Motherhood is incredible, and so is being your own boss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Happy International Women\u2019s Day! Today\u2019s a day to celebrate all of the achievements women have made, from encouraging equal pay, to discouraging discrimination and taking control over our futures. But why is this a notable day on Dragon Slayer\u2019s calendar? 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