When Fawn Weaver stumbled upon a footnote in Jack Daniel’s history, she uncovered a buried legacy—and lit a fire under the whiskey industry. In this episode of The God Particle, host Elena Robinson sits down with the unstoppable Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest to unpack the real story of Nearest Green, the formerly uncredited Black man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill. Fawn’s mission to honor his legacy didn’t just rewrite history—it sparked the fastest-growing, most awarded premium whiskey brand in America. Tune in for truth-telling, brand-building, and a masterclass in turning purpose into profit. #Uncle Nearest

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This week, host Aubrey Walker sits down with the award-winning, Carol Henny Williams, founder of the renowned Carol H. Williams Agency. Hear Carol talk about how she built her legacy in the Chicago ad business by coming up through the ranks in the '70's. How she fought racism and sexism to become Ad Woman of the Year in 1989 as well as being inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2017.

The love and respect are audible as Aubrey asks Carol a burning question that makes it all the way real.

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This week, Aubrey sits down with his blood brother, illustrator and designer, Charly Lee Palmer Jr., who has been the creator of many prestigious projects such as the NBA 2K22 cover art and John Legend’s new album cover for his “Bigger Love” album. Charly discusses his early years growing up in Milwaukee, his affinity for the south, and his disruptive move to Chicago and the most important lesson he learned in art school.

Charly digs deep to talk about the meaning of art, his evolving artistic style and his new project with the L.A. Lakers.

This episode of the God Particle is a peek behind the curtain of black brotherhood and art. Stay tuned.