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How y'all doing? My name is Charles, and I’m Your Friend. I’m a Content Creator, Author, Speaker, Storyteller, and most importantly, a friend. Welcome to my blog!
I’m in the midst of a major rebrand, and my goal is simple: to create a space where you can learn about Black-owned liquors, discover exciting events, and find resources that truly support small businesses. I want to be that bridge connecting emerging Black-owned brands with distributors, retailers, and you—the folks who appreciate great stories and even better spirits.
I officially kicked off this journey back in 2021. When I first started, I found an online advertisement for Brough Brothers bourbon. I went down the rabbit hole, learning everything I could about this Black-owned micro-distillery in Kentucky. I quickly realized they weren’t available for sale in Virginia, so I took my research on the road and traveled to Chat’s Liquors, a Black-owned liquor store in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in D.C. Unfortunately, they didn't have the bourbon either, but the owner, Bernie, was kind enough to introduce me to other Black-owned brands that were available. That experience sparked a passion. From there, I started collecting and trying all sorts of brands, making content about them—and things just snowballed.
My hope with this blog and the overall rebrand is to serve as a portal and connection point, helping people discover products and businesses they might not have seen before. I want to tell the stories of amazing small entrepreneurs and do my part to support the community.
I won’t lie—this is a one-man show right now, so I'm not sure how often I’ll be posting. But I’m committed to staying consistent. You’ll see more reviews, deep dives into Black-owned brands, and blog posts inspired by my TikTok content that go beyond the limits of short-form video.
To my early supporters: thank you. Your encouragement means everything, and I’m excited to take this next step with all of you. My hope is to grow this page into a true resource that supports small businesses and uplifts the Black community.
Feel free to reach out to me about anything! I’m not just a content creator or influencer—I’m your friend. And I like to say I speak from a place of experience, not expertise. This is a journey we're on together.
So yeah, that’s my first blog post. Hope y'all liked it.
Until next time,
Your Friend Charles
@urfriendcharles
