In this episode of Afros and Knives, host Tiffani Rozier interviews investor, serial entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of award-winning whiskey brand Uncle Nearest Fawn Weaver. Weaver discusses her journey from New York Times bestselling author to running a successful whiskey brand and how she encourages risk-taking and strategic thinking in her team. Fawn shares her insights on business planning and strategies for success, such as the importance of doing a SWOT analysis, understanding one's Myers-Briggs personality type, leveraging a life partner for success, and having confidence when pitching to investors. The episode also emphasizes the need to take advantage of the opportunities in front of you, create a business plan, and be well-prepared.

Key Points

• She encourages risk-taking and strategic thinking

• She is focused on building Uncle Nearest to a place where it is impenetrable

• Leverage a life partner for success

• Take advantage of opportunities