Winding Life Podcast

Episode 003 Allan Shewchuk

Today, lawyer and Italian wine and food instructor/chef extraordinaire Allan Shewchuck joins Rick to discuss his unique journey through his professional pursuits and passions. Allan shares how he was able to turn his love for all things Italian into his life’s work, as well as his views on what work/life balance really means and how to cultivate it. Join Rick and Allan for a conversation full of wit, laughter, and well-earned life lessons.

Episode Highlights:

[0:00 :] Rick introduces Allan.

[2:09 ] Upbringing as the son of Ukrainian immigrants, and having a knack for comedy.

[9:13 ] Frustration with working in a high-end law firm.

[13:10 ] How he was able to pursue his creative endeavors while working as a lawyer.

[15:08 ] The epiphany that pushed Allan to Italy and changed his life.

[20:46 ] How Allan’s vacation in Itality turned into his career.

[23:02 ] Allan illuminates his sometimes controversial ideas on work/life balance, and how they are influenced by living in Italy.

[31:17 ] Encouraging people to stop worrying about money and be open to opportunities.

[37:30 ] Allan’s Top Ten List in Supreme Advocacy as a guide to life.

[41:56 ] Thoughts on The Great Resignation. “People need to be willing to take chances.”

Episode resources:

www.allanshewchuk.com

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