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Fawn Weaver. Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest. Location: Nashville TN

Season 5 Episode 501

Fawn Weaver is the CEO and Founder of Grant Sidney and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and the first African-American woman to lead a major spirits brand that is also the only American spirits brand with an all-female executive team. At her favorite steakhouse, Bourbon Steak in Nashville, Fawn shares her roller-coaster ride to make history and create opportunities for thousands of others.

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