Professional Troublemaker with Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Forge Your Divine Path (Fawn Weaver’s Journey from High School Dropout to Billionaire)

2024-07-02

Luvvie speaks to Fawn Weaver, the serial entrepreneur behind Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, as she discusses her journey from being a high school dropout to achieving billionaire status in the business world. Fawn shares her unique perspective on faith, obedience, and the importance of living for peace over ease while navigating life's challenges. She talks about her early struggles, including living in the projects and facing colorism, her journey through homeless shelters, and starting her own business at 18. Fawn also opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path and the realization of a greater purpose during dark periods in her life. This episode provides profound insights into walking through open doors, the significance of putting oneself 'under construction,' and how faith has been the cornerstone of her success. It’s a compelling look at overcoming adversity, embracing one's unique gifts, and the power of living a purpose-driven, God-led life.

📣 Podcast Producer: Letisha Bereola (Paradigm Media Group)

More about Fawn:

Fawn Weaver has been a serial 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. Fawn is a sought-after TED 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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