15. Legacy, Family, and Entrepreneurship with Sanjay Jegatheeson

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman speaks with Sanjay Jegatheeson, the creator of Singapore's first meadery. They delve into Sanjay's journey from discovering mead in London to establishing his own business alongside his full-time career. Sanjay discusses the challenges and victories in introducing mead to a largely unaware market and his aspirations for Lion City Meadery to expand beyond Southeast Asia. The conversation also covers Sanjay's dual-role juggling business, a full-time event production job, family, and personal hobbies like jiu-jitsu and golf. They touch on important aspects of entrepreneurship, such as consumer education, the role of a supportive business partner, and balancing multiple priorities. Sanjay's links: Lion City Meadery: https://www.instagram.com/lioncitymeadery/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am3thystsanjay?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/  00:00 Meet Sanjay Jegatheeson 02:16 Starting the Meadery 06:05 Challenges and Successes 14:46 Balancing Work and Family 24:59 Challenges of Business Operations 28:47 Balancing Creativity and Business 32:31 Parenting and Career: A Personal Journey 34:47 Inspiring the Next Generation 41:48 The Therapeutic Side of Jiu Jitsu 44:02 Future Goals and Aspirations 45:58 Where to Find Lion City Meadery