Get to know our former Extracted Development Champions Culainn Boland Shanahan and Laura Metcalfe, as we uncover the essence of their coffee odysseys, what makes them tick as active members of the coffee community and what keeps them inspired and their drive alive.
In this episode we explore pivotal career changes in adulthood, from design to green coffee import with Culainn. We gain unique insights about coffee farms in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru and discuss transformative initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable coffee chain that rewards all talents equally. Fast forward to the realm of personal development *coffee style* with Laura Metcalfe barista lead at Saint Espresso, as she embarks on a journey of pushing learning boundaries in the world of coffee, thriving on challenges, and connecting with other members of the coffee sphere, while keeping up with the latest techniques, barista artwork and tools that facilitates and develops the coffee landscape.
Episode Sponsor: Conti Espresso UK
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Websites
Brewing It Over: https://www.cupnorth.co.uk/brewing-it-over
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