In this episode, BD starts out by recognizing the newly signed federal holiday, Juneteenth, and explained the essence of this celebration, honoring the African American heritage. He continues on sharing some principles from a book about the Hawaiian forgiveness ritual that he wants to keep improving on. He also honors how the African Americans have shaped the United States’ whiskey industry as he talks about Nathan Nearest Green and Mrs. Fawn Weaver.

So, listen in now, and let us give honor as we learn more about these significant events, people, and principles that made us who we are today and who we are becoming as we continue to improve and grow.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• Juneteenth Holiday
• Ho'oponopono
• Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
• Nearest Green Foundation

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and honoring Hobi
• [00:01:35] Biden signed for Juneteenth to be recognized as a federal holiday
• [00:01:55] What is Juneteenth?
• [00:03:03] Ho'oponopono - the Hawaiian forgiveness ritual
• [00:04;43] “Forgiveness is not a one-time thing. Forgiveness is a lifestyle.”
• [00:05:25] The four key sentences to practice
• [00:05:58] I am Sorry
• [00:06:21] Please forgive me
• [00:06:47] I love you
• [00:07:05] Thank you
• [00:08:01] Recognizing how the African Americans have shaped the United States’ whiskey industry
• [00:08:27] Nathan Nearest Green - an enslaved African American who taught Jack Daniels an ancient African filtering technique from filtering liquor through a charcoal mellowing system.
• [00:09:12] Mrs. Fawn Weaver - The founder of Nearest Green Foundation and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey - Our whiskey of the week
• [00:09:50] Honoring all of our African American heritage and the brothers that BD served with