S15E2: BUILDING A ROYAL LEGACY — ONE POUR AT A TIME!

On this episode of Beards, Bourbon & Whiskey, Q. Lewis is joined by special guest co-host Shad of the Shad Vs Everybody Podcast while Bo and Angry Principal are out — and they sit down with entrepreneur and spirits industry powerhouse Yvette Franklin of Qingdom Spirits and Royal Liquor Brands.

Yvette takes us inside her journey as an entrepreneur in the spirits business, the vision behind her brands, and what it takes to build something of your own in an industry where getting a bottle on the shelf is only part of the battle. We also talk about The Royal Tasting Room, creating a space and experience around the culture of spirits, and her connection to Taste of Black Spirits — a movement that continues to put a spotlight on Black-owned spirits brands, entrepreneurs and creators making their mark on the industry.

But this IS Beards, Bourbon & Whiskey... so you already know we're not giving you a buttoned-up business interview. 😂🥃 Q., Shad and Yvette get into the REAL side of entrepreneurship: taking chances, building relationships, creating opportunities, navigating the spirits industry and turning an idea into something people can actually pour into a glass. 👑 In this episode: 🥃 Yvette Franklin's entrepreneurial journey 👑 Qingdom Spirits & Royal Liquor Brands 🍸 The story behind The Royal Tasting Room ✊🏾 Her connection to Taste of Black Spirits 💼 The realities of building a spirits brand 🔥 Black entrepreneurship and ownership 🎙️ Shad steps behind the BBW mic as Q.'s special guest co-host 😂 And, of course... the conversation eventually goes wherever the whiskey takes it. If you're into bourbon, whiskey, Black-owned spirits, entrepreneurship, Detroit culture and the stories behind the bottle, pull up a chair and pour something good. 🥃 Drink Responsibly.

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