Ever fallen in love with something so deeply that you rearranged your entire life around it? Today’s episode asks that very question—and offers a wildly refreshing answer, in a tiny porcelain cup.

Meet Sarika Sake: former United Nations gender advisor turned certified sake professional. She’s not your typical sommelier—she’s a soulful rebel on a mission to revive a 2,000-year-old sacred beverage and reimagine it as a bridge between self-care, culture, and fierce female independence.

Over one transformative sip of sake on a family trip to Japan, Sarika knew everything had changed. What followed? A 10-year journey from curiosity to calling—with a few detours into face yoga, skincare, and sparking a cultural renaissance from Madrid to Massachusetts.

You’ll hear:

💥 How one accidental taste reawakened ancestral memory—and launched a movement

💥 Why women were banned from brewing sake for centuries (yes, seriously)

💥 How Sarika built not one, but three brands rooted in love, rebellion, and fermentation

💥 What sake can teach us about embracing our contradictions (hello, yoga and cocktails)

💥 The surprising way skincare, storytelling, and spiritual ritual all flow from the same source

Turns out, it’s not about choosing one lane—it’s about honoring every part of your story.

Sarika reminds us: you’re allowed to evolve. Loudly, lovingly, and a little off-script.

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