Wendy Peveich: Bet on Yourself, From Nursing to Archer Eland Whiskey

What happens when the next chapter of your life asks you to leave the familiar behind? Wendy Peveich joins Mick Hunt to share how she went from cardiac nurse practitioner to founder and blender of Archer Eland Whiskey.

Wendy talks about the people who helped her find her footing, the education she pursued before she felt ready, and the family heritage she carries into every blend. From a difficult career decision to the confidence of creating something of her own, this conversation explores the work behind believing in yourself.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR

• Why Wendy sees her lived experiences as a testament that can help someone else.

• How nursing, a love of whiskey, and her work with Penelope Bourbon shaped a new direction.

• The difference between betting on yourself and making practical investments in your growth.

• How Wendy starts with the story and flavor she wants to create, then works backward through the blend.

• The tribute to her mother behind Archer Eland and the limited expression 14.

• Why meaningful relationships can open rooms you have not yet entered.

• Pressure, representation, and the responsibility of making a path for others.

• The Unplugged 5 and Wendy's vision of becoming unstoppable.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The decision to bet on herself

00:29 Welcome: meet Wendy Peveich

01:55 The Because: your life as a testament

04:07 From nursing to the whiskey industry

10:58 The Unplugged Truth: investing in yourself

18:55 The story and process behind the blend

21:13 14: a tribute to her mother

22:27 The Hot Takes: rye, tasting, and favorite pours

31:03 The Room: the moments that change your belief

35:53 Pressure, representation, and responsibility

39:03 Custom blends and collaboration

42:16 The Unplugged 5

44:35 Becoming unstoppable

46:03 Connect with Wendy and final reflections

CONNECT & DISCOVER WENDY PEVEICH:

Archer Eland Whiskey: https://archerelandwhiskey.com/

Archer Eland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archerelandwhiskey/

Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendypeveich/

Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendypeveich/

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