The God Particle

S2 Episode 2: Fawn Weaver on the Untold Story Behind Jack Daniel’s Legacy — and the Rise of Uncle Nearest

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 Thank you for listening! Go to Putney.work to learn more.

TGP E1: Carol H. Williams

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. Thank you for listening! Go to Putney.work to learn more.

E7 with Award Winning Executive Creative Director Tynesha Williams

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E6 with Executive Producer Jon Desir

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E5 with Creative Director, Artist, Entrepreneur & Brand Ambassador Julian Gilliam aka LOGIK

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