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July 2, 2024 56 mins

Luvvie speaks to Fawn Weaver, the brilliant mind behind Uncle Nearest Whiskey, for an episode that is simply soul food. They go deep on how she left home at 15, and then finds meaning in life, while laying in a hospital bed. They talk about faith, purpose, obedience, legacy, and how she has been able to build a billion dollar company, while maintaining deep, divine peace. Luvvie says “this might be the best podcast episode I’ve ever recorded” because this one is special. 

📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group)

More about Fawn:

Fawn Weaver has been an entrepreneur for more than 25 years. Fawn serves as the CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, a company she founded in 2016, which sits under the Grant Sidney umbrella and is now the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history. She's a sought-after speaker as well as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has appeared on popular radio, morning, and TV shows across the US. Her latest book, Love & Whiskey, is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel’s name.

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