In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt talks with the founders of 1953 Tequila – a premium, women-owned tequila brand. Baylor alumna Lindsey Davis Stover and partners Shivam Mallick Shah and Adriana Lopez tell the story of their shared vision turned into community and empowerment.
The year 1953 honors a historical moment when women in Mexico earned the right to vote. Every step of 1953 Tequila’s process reflects its commitment to quality and purpose.
With Davis Stover’s background in public service, Shah’s marketing expertise, and Lopez’s deep family roots in tequila production, the trio built a company that’s breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry.
“We didn’t always grow up with opportunity… It’s hard to take risks because you just don’t have that same safety net… We have been each other’s safety net and that is just priceless.” – Shivam Mallick Shah
Tune in, raise a glass, and “cheers” to these trailblazers.
We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every week – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely:
- Carole Fergusson, Executive Director of Keep Waco Beautiful
- Devon Li & Jaja Chen, Owners of Cha Community
- Jackie Baugh Moore, Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation President
- And so, so many more.
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Credits:
Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with a special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.
Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.
And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.
