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The Healing Collective.LiveThe Worthiness Wound Healer-Dr. Ashley RodriguezWhat does it take to break the cycles of pain that pass through generations? In this deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Rodriguez, a pioneering Latina psychologist, to explore the profound impact of intergenerational trauma and the pathways to healing.Dr. Rodriguez shares her personal journey from her "New Eurekan" identity—bridging her Puerto Rican heritage and New York upbringing—to her mission of supporting families. We dive into why simply naming our trauma is the first revolutionary step toward freedom, and how our cultural backgrounds shape everything from our parenting styles to our ability to heal...
2025-09-2725 min
Feed Your Wild- Intuitive Healing, Akashic Records, Astrology for Healers, Holistic HealingThe Divine Feminine Model for Healers: Grow Your Impact + Income (Without Burnout) w/ Ashley BurnettWhat if expanding your impact (and income) as a healer isn't about doing more, but shedding an identity you've outgrown? In this episode, I speak with longtime collaborator Ashley Burnett (women's & business leadership coach, retreat leader, author) about a Divine Feminine model for healers that grows your work sustainably by aligning with your rhythms, seasons, and sovereignty. Join Ashley's free 3-day business activation, MAGNETIC → https://www.wildlyrooted.com/magnetic What you'll discover The magnetic body-of-work approach → why packaging your gifts around a core message attracts already-ready people to your medicine. Identity evol...
2025-09-1557 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast77.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Healing in the Helping Role (with Dr. Ashley Rodriguez)In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ashley Rodriguez—licensed psychologist, perinatal mental health specialist, and founder of PathBreak Coaching and Consulting. Ashley brings deep wisdom and lived experience to the conversation around parenting, healing, and showing up for others without abandoning yourself in the process. We explore: Why helping professionals often carry invisible worthiness wounds The intersection of personal healing and professional impact The emotional weight of breaking generational patterns as a parent and practitioner How burnout, imposter syndrome, and legacy trauma show up—and what to do a...
2025-09-0644 min
Multicultural Family HubHow to Parent Beyond the Stories We Inherit with Ashley Rodriguez, pHd - Ep. 26Woo hoo! It's guest time! We cozied up at the kitchen table with Ashley Rodriguez, pHD for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to grow, heal, and parent in multicultural families. Ashley is a licensed psychologist who supports parents during pregnancy and postpartum, and she brings her lived experience as a first-generation daughter into the way she walks with families. In this wide-ranging conversation we talk about the invisible barriers first-gen kids often navigate on their own, how cultural stories and intergenerational trauma ripple through parenting, and what it looks like to choose which pieces of...
2025-08-291h 00
Stumbling Forward - Progress Toward Personal Growth Isn't Always PerfectEp. 21: Healing Generational Trauma with Dr. Ashley RodriguezIn this episode of "Stumbling Forward," host Erika Taylor-Beck welcomes Dr. Ashley Rodriguez, a psychologist and founder of PathBreak Coaching and Consulting. Together, they delve into the complex topic of generational trauma, exploring how unresolved pain and coping strategies are passed down through generations.Ashley discusses its impact on individuals and families, and the importance of recognizing and addressing these patterns. She emphasizes the need for self-validation, effective communication strategies, and the role of community support in the healing process. The discussion also highlights various tools and techniques for emotional awareness and personal...
2025-07-2437 min
Testimonies and ReceiptsLooking Back with Grace: Wish I Had Started Sooner - Special Guest Ashley PalmerIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Ashley Palmer to unpack a truth so many of us carry quietly:I wish I had started sooner.Ashley vulnerably shares her journey — the delays, doubts, and detours that once made her question her path… but also the redemptive hand of God that used every moment to prepare her for *now*.Through her story, we explore what it means to look back not with shame, but with graceBecause even when we think we’ve missed it, **God is still writing, still redeeming, still restoring.**If you’ve e...
2025-07-1858 min
Ain’t That SomethingLet’s Talk Generational Healing & Self-Trust for Women of Color: A Conversation with Dr. Ashley RodriguezYvette Chapman: This episode was born from something real. After listening to my previous episode, Dear Mama, Let’s Be Honest, Dr. Ashley Rodriguez reached out — and what followed was a powerful conversation that needed to happen.Dr. Rodriguez is a psychologist and creator of the Roots to Resilience healing toolkit, and today we’re talking about generational trauma, family patterns, and what it looks like to reclaim your emotional well-being as a woman of color.We cover: • How generational trauma shows up in everyday life • The unspoken messages we i...
2025-07-1630 min
SKILLS PAY BILLS: A Sew Loka PodcastSkills Pay Bills #108 - Ashley Nell Tipton @ashleynelltiptonSend us a textProject Runway Season 14 winner Ashley Nell Tipton @ashleynelltipton joins us to share her journey as the first designer to feature plus-size models on the Project Runway stage. At 23, Ashley broke barriers in the fashion industry while navigating the intense pressures of reality TV.In this candid conversation, Ashley reveals the challenging behind-the-scenes reality of filming - from isolation and strict production rules to the emotional toll of competition. She opens up about how winning changed her life, the unexpected costs of sudden fame, and finding strength through her grandmother's memory and spi...
2025-06-241h 04
AstrologyNow - Vedic Astrology GuideThe Chart of Your Spouse?: All About the D9 Navamsa with Ashley from SunGoddess Astrology!In this segment we interview, the amazing, Ashley from SunGoddess Astrology to discuss the D9 Navamsa chart.
This is a notorious chart that gives insight into the nature of your spouse and, really, reveals the overall power of your individual birth chart.
Ashley breaks down nuanced concepts of the D9 and shares sacred insights into what certain placements may reveal about you or your partner.
You don't want to miss this segment!
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Ashley is a professional Vedic Astrology practitioner and Intuitive Tarot card reader, working...
2024-09-201h 20
Vibes Del Alma PodcastEp 37: Intentional Living with AshleyIn this episode, we have our hostess, Ashley, speak on intentional living practices! There is a timeless channeled message shared with the help of Tarot Cards for everyone listening to this episode! Tying in Astrology, Tarot, and experiential wisdom, join this conversation of intentional living as Ashley reflects on her solar return.
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2024-06-0528 min
Centered in the CityEpisode 192: Creativity, Cooking and Foraging with Ashley RodriguezIn today's podcast episode, we get centered with Ashley Rodriguez, a Seattle-based award winning food writer and photographer. Ashley shares how her curiosity and love for cooking began at the age of 10. She was never afraid to get in the kitchen. Instead, she trusted herself to let her intuition guide. Since then, her creative expression has expanded. This episode is nourishing for the soul and will inspire you to connect more intentionally with food and nature. Ahsley's new book, Rooted Kitchen, offers delicious seasonal recipes and inspiration of how to cook with our senses and be more c...
2024-03-2836 min
BOSS BARISTAFermentation in Coffee With Lucia SolisLucia Solis was one of the first people who made me passionately curious about coffee. As a fermentation and processing specialist, she helps people all across the industry understand the role of microbes (like yeasts and bacteria) in shaping coffee’s flavor and characteristics. This topic can be complicated, but Lucia shares her expertise through education; workshops; and by hosting her own podcast, called Making Coffee. Fermentation is a nearly universal step in coffee processing. Coffee beans are the seed of a cherry, and fermentation helps remove all the mucilage around the seed so it can be dr...
2024-02-1650 min
The Plant Movement PodcastCoastal Roots Greenery | Mobile Plant Trailer Brings Exotic Interior Plants Directly to You with Ashley BurnettSend us a textJoin us on the latest episode of The Plant Movement podcast as your host, Willie Rodriguez, sits down with the inspiring Ashley Burnett, the visionary owner of Coastal Roots Greenery. Ashley takes us on a journey from her unique background in the Beneficial Insects department at Disney, through becoming a Police Officer in Virginia, to her current venture as the creator of a botanical oasis on wheels.Coastal Roots Greenery is not your typical plant shop – it's a mobile plant trailer that brings exotic interior plants directly to you. Imagine strolling th...
2024-01-0335 min
Of A Certain Age - OACAEP 9 The Fashion Episode with Jeremy Ross Lopez and Ashley ThomasOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA podcast, Hosts Steve V Rodriguez and Kodi Maurice Doggette welcome their Special Guests Jeremy Ross Lopez and Designer Ashley Thomas to the show, both FIT graduates to discuss all things fashion offering tips, trends, classics, advice and more:Whenn did we learn we love fashion?Favorite fashion periodsCan fashion change your mood?Should you follow the fashion trends or your own personal style?Fast fashion vs. Labels?Genderless fashionDressing for different body typesTips and Tricks to make it work!Advice to advance your fashion repertoirePantone's color of 2024...What is your...
2023-12-2046 min
Brian J MatosEp. 21 - Ashley Rodriguez, Media Editor at Insider on Trends in Mass Media ConsumptionIn this episode, Brian explores trends in the mass media industry and rapidly evolving media consumption habits across all age groups. Ashley Rodriguez, media editor at Insider, joins Brian for this conversation. She covers the future of the television industry, such as how streaming-video companies like Netflix and Hulu are changing the concept of TV, how legacy TV companies like Disney and NBCUniversal have adapted, and how the evolution of the TV bundle continues to seek a sweet spot with subscribers. Ashley also writes about the intersection of sports media and gambling, including companies like ESPN and...
2023-11-171h 04
BOSS BARISTAAshley’s Assignments: A Union Rally Crosses Sectors to Celebrate Solidarity“What’s disgusting? UNION BUSTING!” “What’s outrageous?” “POVERTY WAGES!”Today I’m sharing an audio story I made about a union rally in Madison. It’s short—about four minutes—but the stories are so impactful and the audio is so rich and I’m really proud of this one. I hope you enjoy. A full transcript is available at bossbarista.substack.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bossbarista.substack.com/subscribe
2023-11-1603 min
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 148 Ashley Rodriguez of Garden & Grace Florals with Next Level DesignToday's Paint Talks Podcast guest is Ashley Rodriguez. She is the Lead Designer and Owner of Garden and Grace Florals, a bespoke floral design studio specializing in weddings, destination events, and corporate and editorial floral design. Garden and Grace Florals is based in Gainesville, Florida, and has been featured in photoshoots from Costa Rica to Iceland - and even underwater (yes, you read that right!). Ashley's artistic direction is inspired by fine art and fashion, pairing classic design principles with unexpected, unique details tailored to each client. Because Ashley spent 10 years growing her part-time hobby into what is now...
2023-09-2844 min
Big Butts No Lies Plastic Surgery PodcastHow do I know if I need a Breast lift? - ft Dr. Ashley SteinbergIn this episode, our host & plastic surgery consultant Mavi Rodriguez is joined by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ashley Steinberg. They dive deep into the world of breast surgery and discuss important measurements, techniques, and considerations. They will answer some of the following questions:- How do plastic surgeons examine breasts and what are the key measurements they consider?- Is scarless breast surgery a real thing?- What are the different breast lift techniques?- How do you know which breast surgery you should get?- How do insurance requirements factor...
2023-09-2652 min
The School of Whispers PodcastWhispers from the Womb and Mary Magdalene with Ashley Rodriguez #46Ashley Rodriguez is an intuitive and dedicated practitioner and student in energy work, body work, shamanism, and the power of the womb.
Today on the show, your host and Ashley have a very intimate conversation about her initiation onto this path, they go deeper into the whispers of our wombs, the history and wisdom of Mary Magdalene, and so much more.
Highlights from this episode:
Ashley’s initiations into owning her psychic gifts and releasing old religion based-fears
Her experience as a clairsentient, and how she clears her energy
The story of her first perio...
2023-09-181h 04
Wellness For The Hot Mess73. Sensuality & Sexuality with Ashley DuvendackKristin McGrath and Lexi Rodriguez Smith are hosts of the lifestyle and wellness podcast and community, Wellness For The Hot Mess.
On this episode Lexi drops into a beautiful conversation with Ashley Duvendack about sensuality and sexuality and how the exploration of self through breath had a huge impact on sensual healing for the both of them.
Ashley & Lexi both get vulnerable about past sexual experiences and relationships that were the catalyst to their self exploration & Ashley is able to give transformational tips for you if you are looking to come into deeper relationship with...
2023-08-151h 07
BOSS BARISTAContext Matters with Junior's Roasted CoffeeToday I’m chatting with Mike and Caryn Nelson, co-owners of Junior's Roasted Coffee and Guilder Cafe in Portland, Oregon. I met Mike and Caryn back when we all lived in New York nearly 10 years ago—Mike used to teach barista classes and I would help lead small breakout sessions. Now, the duo owns a roasting business and a few retail spaces, including a cafe inside the famous Portland bookstore, Powell’s Books. All of that seems like it would be more than enough to keep them busy, but over the last few years, Mike and Caryn have a...
2023-08-0846 min
Because We Went To TherapyMaternal Health Chat with Kelly Rodriguez, LMFTNot only is May Mental Health Month, but it is also Maternal Mental Health Month, a topic we need to talk so much more about. With that said, this week we are joined by Kelly Rodriguez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist based in California. Kelly, Emily, and Ashley talk about how your mental health can change from pregnancy to the first few weeks after birth (the perinatal period), and into postpartum and parenthood. Kelly shares her own post birth story and her experience as a therapist helping women navigate this new chapter in...
2023-05-1956 min
Vibes Del Alma PodcastEpisode 10: Womb & Menstruation with AshleyIn this solo-episode I talk about the Womb, Her nature, and Menstruation. I have a story on my substack that goes over what it means when the first day of your cycle falls on a specific moon phase, if you want to learn more about that.
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2023-04-1824 min
From The BlockchainLaura Rodriguez (“The Miami Ape”) on Web 3, Non-Profit Organizations, and the Importance of Introducing Blockchain Technology to Non-English Speaking DemographicsIn this episode of From the Blockchain, Ashley (Bored Becky) is joined by guest Laura Rodriguez, co-founder of The Miami Ape LLC, a Web3 Consulting and Media Company. Laura is an advisor, social impact advocate, and community builder with a master's in social work and over 11 years of experience working as a mental health advocate. She is also a sought-out and renown speaker with a worldwide audience, as well as an experienced live show host who has been featured on live national television in Spanish as an educator and expert about NFTs and Web3, and featured on Forbes as...
2023-04-1153 minVibes Del Alma PodcastEpisode 9: Nurture Yourself with AshleyIn this episode I share an insight I had from my last trip to Ecuador where I attended a retreat filled with love and community. Share your comments below or on my Instagram page!
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2023-04-0912 minVibes Del Alma PodcastEpisode 6: Sickness & Underlying Situations with AshleyIn this solo-cast I go over my belief that when you fall sick, there is also an emotional component that we need to look into. That is what our body is trying to convey when we fall sick or have body ailments.
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2023-03-2008 min
BOSS BARISTADecember Rewind: Morgan Eckroth Rebels with CoffeeHi friends. For the rest of the year, I’m sharing a selection of my favorite podcast episodes as part of the Boss Barista December Rewind. Partly, that’s because the community of Boss Barista listeners has grown so much in just a few years, and these conversations will likely be new to many. But I also wanted to highlight the episodes that have made a great impact on me—I still carry lessons and ideas from these conversations with me today.If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, here’s a handy link to do so:...
2022-12-1341 min
BOSS BARISTAMarie Cheslik Reflects on Making Wine (and Coffee) More AccessibleWine and coffee are a lot alike—up to a point. In coffee, we frequently refer to wine to explain concepts like terroir (or the idea that crops like coffee taste different depending on where they’re grown). But for years, I’ve wondered if this comparison—what I’ve lovingly called “the wine analogy”—has hindered our understanding of coffee. Maybe it’s just that we’ve focused on the wrong similarities. Marie Cheslik is the founder of Slik Wines, and we first connected through Slik Wines’ Instagram account. Marie focuses on making wine accessible and fun thr...
2022-09-2740 min
Feed Your Wild- Intuitive Healing, Akashic Records, Astrology for Healers, Holistic HealingCultivating Sovereignty in Business: Time Freedom, Seasonality, and Connection with Ashley BurnettWe have Ashley Burnett back on the podcast! Ashley is a dear soul sister, colleague and mentor of mine and this makes her 4th appearance. These conversations keep getting better - I can honestly say this one is my favorite one with Ashley yet! Whether or not you have your own business, there's so much in this convo that is about going against the grain and how to sustain one Self in doing so. We are busting the biz myths, untruths, and toxic paradigms as Ashley walks us through empowering business beliefs and practices. We d...
2022-09-211h 30
BOSS BARISTALori Flores Breaks Down Latinx Food and Drink Labor in the United StatesA few weeks ago, I asked my friends on Twitter to suggest folks I could interview about coffee and milk. I wanted to learn more about why we put milk in our coffee instead of, let’s say, orange juice, or whipped cream, or any other ingredient used to temper its bitterness.I’m still looking for that particular answer—but along the way, I was introduced to Dr. Lori Flores, an associate professor of history at Stony Brook University. Lori studies the migration and labor history of Latinx communities in the United States. She also wrote a book...
2022-08-0947 min
Filled Up CupEp. 27 Miri RodriguezI am joined today by Miri Rodriguez. She is a holistic well-being expert, best-selling author, brand story teller and CEO of Be Mindful Be Happy. Be Mindful Be Happy is an online community to connect you to support resources, life coaches and they carry ethical and sustainable organic wellness products. They are Latina women owned and women operated. We also talk about her experience with discovering that she carries the BRCA 1 gene mutation and her journey through finding the right team of healthcare practitioners. Miri Rodriguez (@mirirod) • Instagram photos and videosHome Page - Miri Rodriguez
2022-08-0441 min
The Florist's TableThinking Outside of the Vase with Ashley RodriguezAshley Rodriguez of Garden & Grace Floral Design and our next Mayesh Design Star, was our guest for last week's episode. Ashley took us completely outside the vase and dove into what it takes to work in unique environments, like pools of deep water, along with strategies for working with professionals that are not florists and what is next for Ashley. Show notes & video replay: https://blog.mayesh.com/mwm-thinking-outside-of-the-vase
2022-08-0235 min
BOSS BARISTAIntelligentsia's Chicago Workers Are UnionizingHey folks—I’m back in your feed this week with a bonus podcast episode. Recently, I got to spend time with Ravani Grace, one of the baristas behind the Intelligentsia Coffee Workers Union in Chicago. Ravani and the baristas at five Chicago-based Intelligentsia stores announced their intent to unionize on May 27, 2022. The baristas will be voting now—this week—so please show your support. Share this episode, and if you’re in Chicago, go to Intelligentsia and tell the baristas that you support them. This has the potential to be one of the most pivotal unions in the spe...
2022-08-0232 min
BOSS BARISTANiki Tolch Gets #DeepYou might have noticed a new logo and design accents on this page—I’m really pleased with my new logo marks, and I hope you like them, too. (But don’t worry—the old logo isn’t going anywhere.) I’d love to know what you think of Boss Barista’s updated look and feel! If you want an episode that comes full circle, you’re gonna love this conversation. My guest today is Niki Tolch, a coffee professional and creator of the Not Caffeinated Enough Instagram (as well as a YouTube channel and video podcast...
2022-07-2643 min
BOSS BARISTADavid Tortolini Goes Beyond IRL SpacesWe learn so much about the world from the internet that it’s easy to forget that this sort of communication is still new—and take for granted everything we have at our fingertips. Fifteen years ago, if you wanted to learn more about a new coffee shop, you couldn’t just go on its Instagram page and see what sort of content it was posting. But now, a scroll through someone’s feed can tell you about everything from their menu offerings and hours of operation to their events, workers, and political stances. David Tortolini is an incom...
2022-07-1238 min
BOSS BARISTAGefen Skolnick Is Making Coffee FunMy guest today is Gefen Skolnick, founder of Couplet Coffee. Gefen has been an avid coffee fan for years, and she worked in the tech world before starting her brand. In her previous role, she was tasked with assessing users’ experiences and insights, calling people to learn what they liked and didn’t like about the products they interacted with. Gefen used this consumer-focused lens to start Couplet. Couplet is a fun, colorful, and, most importantly, approachable brand. On its website, it reminds folks that coffee is “for f*****g everyone.” It’s no secret that coffe...
2022-06-2145 min
BOSS BARISTAHow To Taste Coffee Better with Julien LangevinThis week, I wanted to release some bonus content just for Boss Barista paid subscribers—thank you so much for your support!Following last week’s podcast interview with Julien Langevin, the 2022 United States Cup Tasters Champion, we recorded a few extra, off-the-cuff questions. In this short audio extra, Julien breaks down how he tastes and assesses coffee, how his diet has changed to prepare for the World Cup Tasters Competition in June, and how anyone at home can get better at tasting coffee. Read on for his tips, and get tasting!Ashley: So J...
2022-06-1409 min
BOSS BARISTAJulien Langevin believes there's a place for everyone who wants to be hereHi, hello! If you’re here for the first time, welcome! Your contributions make the show possible, so if you can, please consider supporting the show financially by subscribing below and picking one of the paid subscription options: Today, I’m sharing an interview with Julien Langevin, a production worker for Coffee by Design and the 2022 United States Cup Tasters Champion. If you’re a longtime listener of the show, you’ve probably heard us talk about barista competitions, but maybe you didn’t know that there are contests designed to test and celebrate pretty much every aspect of...
2022-06-0740 min
BOSS BARISTAValorie Clark Stands Up for Hourly Coffee WorkersIn April 2020, I had Adam JacksonBey on the show. He came on to talk about tipping, and about his new organization called GoFundBean—a play on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe. At the time, early in the pandemic, GoFundBean served as a central hub that pooled virtual tip jars that coffee shop and restaurant workers started to offset some of their losses. It was a simple and straightforward idea. Fast-forward two years—which barely feels like a fast-forward at all—and GoFundBean is doing so much more. As an official 501c3 nonprofit, it advocates for hourly coffee workers throug...
2022-05-2442 min
BOSS BARISTAMorgan Eckroth Rebels with CoffeeHi! Welcome to Boss Barista, a newsletter and podcast about coffee, service work, and empowerment. If you’re new here, consider subscribing! You’ve probably seen a movie or a television show that depicts baristas in a … not so flattering light. Think familiar tropes, maybe a dude with a man bun and facial hair ready to make you feel bad or confused about your coffee order. I can even hear this character in my head: A customer might walk in, order a macchiato, and then receive a 10-minute lecture that begins with, “Well, actually, a traditional macchiato…” Morgan...
2022-05-1042 min
BOSS BARISTABianka Allyon and Sabreen Naimah Are Keeping it CuteI’ve long been interested in partnerships. The way two people interact is a pleasure to observe, and I think we learn the most about ourselves when there’s a person close by to reflect on and share our experiences with. Bianka Alloyn and Sabreen Naimah are the co-founders of Cute Coffee, a small and decidedly joyful roasting company based in Northern California. The story of how Bianka and Sabreen met is nothing short of kismet—they lived parallel lives for years, finally crossing paths at a coffee shop in Venice Beach, California. Since then, they’v...
2022-04-2641 min
BOSS BARISTAJaymie Lao Wants You To Say Something NiceI met Jaymie Lao three years ago in Los Angeles. She was employee #1 at Go Get Em Tiger, which is an offshoot of a well-known coffee shop in LA called G&B. G&B was started by Charles Babinski and Kyle Glanville—I mention them here since they’ll show up a lot in this conversation. Charles and Kyle are two former baristas who worked for Intelligentsia Coffee, one of the country’s leading and most innovative coffee roasters at the time. One of the things that made G&B and Go Get Em Tiger unique was that it was a...
2022-04-1243 min
BOSS BARISTAThe Tartine Union Asks for Their Bread and Roses [101]In celebration of the Colectivo Coffee Union finally being recognized (and becoming the United States’ largest coffee union), this week I’m re-airing a previous podcast episode that focuses on unionization. In this episode, I interview members of the Tartine Union, a group of baristas, bakers, and front-of-house staff members who work for Tartine Bakery in the Bay Area, and who announced their intention to unionize in February 2020. They were officially recognized in March 2021—377 days later. Today, those in power are continuing to fight against unionization efforts across the industry, even though so much about our wo...
2022-03-2930 min
BOSS BARISTACarlos de la Torre Wants You to Buy Coffee Roasted in MexicoI remember when I met Carlos de la Torre in 2019 at the World Barista Championship in Boston. The World Barista Championship, sometimes shortened to WBC, is the ultimate skills test for baristas—to be on the world stage means you’ve already won your country’s national competition. Carlos was at the WBC competing on behalf of Mexico, but that wasn’t his first time on an international stage. Carlos, who is the owner of a café, Café Avellaneda, and a roastery, Café con Jiribilla, in Mexico City, is one of the most decorated barista competitors ever. He’s won mo...
2022-03-1544 min
BOSS BARISTASonam Parikh Is Getting Comfortable Saying 'I Don't Know.'My guest today is Sonam Parikh, one of the co-founders of Mina’s World, a coffee shop in West Philadelphia. Sonam and their partner, Kate, opened Mina’s World 18 days before COVID-19 forced the majority of hospitality businesses to close or completely revamp how they serve food and drinks to customers. I first reached out to Sonam because I noticed two distinctive things about Mina’s World’s Instagram page: One, many of the staff members appeared in photos over and over again; and two, baristas were often named in posts. Those seem like small details, but they fel...
2022-03-0145 min
BOSS BARISTAEric Grimm on HR and Setting Workplace CultureMy guest today is Eric Grimm, an old friend and someone who’s involved in coffee in a variety of capacities. Eric both works with Ghost Town Oats and The Chocolate Barista; does consulting work for mobile coffee events; and is also the director of positive outcomes at Glitter Cat Barista, an organization started by their wife, Veronica Grimm. Glitter Cat hopes to reimagine the coffee industry by making events like coffee competitions more inclusive, and one of the ways Eric has approached building more accessible spaces is by examining how human resources functions.Human resources, or HR...
2022-02-1545 min
BOSS BARISTACourtney Heald is Sticking Up and Sticking AroundMy guest today is Courtney Heald, lead roaster for Modern Times Beer and Coffee in San Diego, California. This interview starts slowly, building up to a roaring thunder as we go. Courtney shares her experiences of staying with a company while it’s going through a public moment of reckoning, and answering for the harm it’s caused—there were multiple allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment at Modern Times made back in May 2021. An employee was fired, and eventually, CEO and founder Jacob McKean stepped down. During that period, Courtney decided to continue on with M...
2022-02-0139 min
BOSS BARISTATio Fallen Takes the Road Less TraveledMy guest today is Tio Fallen, an award-winning roaster and co-founder of Three Keys Coffee in Houston, Texas. This isn’t my first time talking with Tio: He was the October featured roaster for another project I work on, Matchbook, where we pursue unique coffee experiences with roasters from across the nation. Our prior conversation had this really jovial vibe, so I asked him if he would be a guest on this show. The name “Three Keys” refers to the three valves on a trumpet, an instrument Tio grew up playing. Music is featured prominently in his brand—...
2022-01-1846 min
BOSS BARISTADavid Lalonde Falls Down the Rabbit HoleHappy 2022! I’m thrilled to welcome the year with a new lineup of podcast episodes. It’s my hope that the guests we have slated will challenge your ideas and perceptions of coffee, service work, and what it means to build equity—and I can’t wait to share our conversations with you. If you haven’t subscribed, please do below: Kicking things off, today’s guest is David Lalonde, co-founder of Rabbit Hole Roasters based just outside of Montreal, Quebec. A lot of businesses say things like, “We do things differently,” but David really means it. Together with hi...
2022-01-0449 min
BOSS BARISTADecember Rewind: Rachel Northrop Asks "Who Is The C-Market For?" (Part Two)Hey friends. For the rest of the year, we’re bringing back old episodes of Boss Barista. Part of the reason we’re doing this is because the community of listeners who are part of Boss Barista is so different than it was just a few years ago. But also, many of these episodes carry lessons and ideas that I still carry with me and are worth revisiting. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, here’s a handy link to do so:This is Part Two of a conversation with freelance writer and PhD student...
2021-12-2251 min
BOSS BARISTADecember Rewind: Rachel Northrop Breaks Down the C-Market (Part One)Hey friends. For the rest of the year, we’re bringing back old episodes of Boss Barista. Part of the reason we’re doing this is because the community of listeners who are part of Boss Barista is so different than it was just a few years ago. But also, many of these episodes carry lessons and ideas that I still carry with me and are worth revisiting. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, here’s a handy link to do so:Today, we’re re-releasing our episode with Rachel Northrop. Rachel is a freelance...
2021-12-2248 min
BOSS BARISTADecember Rewind: Maggy Nyamumbo on Big Coffee and the Coffee Price CrisisHey friends. For the rest of the year, we’re bringing back old episodes of Boss Barista. Part of the reason we’re doing this is because the community of listeners who are part of Boss Barista is so different than it was just a few years ago. But also, many of these episodes carry lessons and ideas that I still carry with me and are worth revisiting. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, here’s a handy link to do so:Today, we're re-releasing our episode with Maggy Nyamumbo. Maggy is the founder of Kahaw...
2021-12-141h 07
BOSS BARISTADecember Rewind: Alice Wong Says #SuckItAbleismHey friends. For the rest of the year, we’re bringing back old episodes of Boss Barista. Part of the reason we’re doing this is because the community of listeners who are part of Boss Barista is so different than it was just a few years ago. But also, many of these episodes carry lessons and ideas that I still carry with me and are worth revisiting. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, here’s a handy link to do so:Below, you’ll find an episode from Alice Wong, editor and founder of the Dis...
2021-12-0754 min
BOSS BARISTADecember Rewind: Karla Boza on the Realities of Coffee FarmingHey friends. For the rest of the year, we're bringing back old episodes of Boss Barista. Part of the reason we’re doing this is because the community of listeners who are part of Boss Barista is so different than it was just a few years ago. But also, many of these episodes carry lessons and ideas that I still carry with me and are worth revisiting. If you haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, here’s a handy link to do so: Below, you’ll find one of the most popular interviews I’ve ever done, and...
2021-11-3047 min
BOSS BARISTAInvesting in Young Farmers with Frankie and Tim VolkemaBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.When Frankie Volkema and her father, Tim, decided to become Q graders, they didn’t know how much that...
2021-11-0944 min
BOSS BARISTAPepe Uechi Isn't Afraid To PivotBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Today, I’m chatting with Jose Uechi, co-founder of Compadre, a coffee brand based in Peru. Jos...
2021-10-2647 min
BOSS BARISTANeichelle Guidry Brings the LightBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.My guest on today’s podcast episode is Neichelle Guidry, a college administrator and the founder of Black Gir...
2021-10-1249 min
Defending IndianaPart Two - Dreams Do Come True with Ashley C. FordPart two of our conversation with NYT Bestselling author of the memoir "Somebody's Daughter" and Fort Wayne native, Ashley C. Ford. Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezCo-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezTheme Music: Michael MiltenbergerSound Editing: Michael MiltenbergerSeason Two Intern: Kate BeckStay in Touch with Defending Indianadefendingindiana@gmail.comDefending Indiana WebsiteDefending Indiana on FacebookDefending Indiana on InstagramDefending Indiana on Twitter
2021-10-0639 min
BOSS BARISTASierra Yeo and the Mythical Career LadderBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.My guest today is Sierra Yeo, founder of the Kore Directive and the coffee specialist for Alp...
2021-09-2847 minDefending IndianaDreams Do Come True with Ashley C. Ford - Part OneShe has been interviewed by Oprah, Trevor Noah, Terry Gross and now...Colleen and Janice! In the first part of a two-part interview, Colleen and Janice chat with NYT Bestselling author of the memoir "Somebody's Daughter" and Fort Wayne native, Ashley C. Ford. Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezCo-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezTheme Music: Michael MiltenbergerSound Editing: Michael MiltenbergerSeason Two Intern: Kate BeckStay in Touch with Defending Indianadefendingindiana@gmail.comDefending Indiana WebsiteDefending Indiana on Facebook
2021-09-2230 min
Feed Your Wild- Intuitive Healing, Akashic Records, Astrology for Healers, Holistic HealingCultivating Your Uninhibited Queen Voice: Power of Community, Core Beliefs & Creativity with Ashley BurnettWe start this episode with a mini moon musing for this Pisces full moon then go into our interview with our guest - my good friend Ashley Burnett who is back on the podcast. Ashley's a womxn's business and leadership coach, dancer, retreat facilitator and nature-based ritualist. She helps change-making entrepreneurs clarify their vision, heighten their income and impact, cultivate Queen confidence and align their businesses with the cycles of nature for sustainable growth, long-term. The past two years have been a rollercoaster and continues to be a crucible and even catalyst for so many - forcing...
2021-09-201h 20
BOSS BARISTAExploring Coffee Through Fast Fashion with Rachel FallerBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Rachel Faller is one of the co-founders of tonlé, a zero-waste clothing company that believes in promoting equal va...
2021-09-1457 min
BOSS BARISTAThe Two Lives of Nigel PriceBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Before coffee, Nigel Price had a career in finance, working for a firm in Downtown Manhattan. But eventua...
2021-08-2546 min
BOSS BARISTAErica Chadé On Listening and Being Present With YourselfBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.We’re re-airing an episode form June of 2020 with Erica Chadé (you may hear them referred to as Erica J...
2021-08-1748 min
I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World#13. Meet Ashley Rodriguez, the boss barista 🇺🇸This episode is about Ashley Rodriguez, a long time #barista turned freelance writer and podcast host of Boss Barista. In this episode, we talked about her barista experience, how she started the Boss Barista podcast; Ashley also shared her tips on how to become a coffee writer, how to balance your work life, and much more. --Moving from city to city in hopes of finding the perfect coffee shop, Ashley has elected to harvest her love for coffee by starting the Boss Barista podcast some four years ago. The show allows her to consider her...
2021-08-1632 min
BOSS BARISTASuneal Pabari on Competition as a Learning ToolBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Let’s face it: Learning about coffee is hard. There are so many things to know, from elevation...
2021-08-1042 min
BOSS BARISTABuy Past Crop Coffee with Baylee EngbergBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Baylee Engberg is a roaster who wants you to embrace past crop coffees. That’s still a pr...
2021-07-2043 min
BOSS BARISTABrittany Sims Will Not Leave Their Feelings at the DoorBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.If I could sum up this interview with one quote, it would be: “Everything you do is better th...
2021-07-0648 min
BOSS BARISTAIncreasing In-Country Consumption with Vera Espíndola RafaelBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.You’ve probably picked up a bag of coffee or a bar of chocolate and observed some sort of c...
2021-06-1547 min
BOSS BARISTAThe Boss Barista Takeover — Coffee Consumption in NicaraguaThe Boss Barista takeover is brought to you by Chobani. Chobani’s mission is making better food for more people, and they’ve brought that mission to non-dairy by crafting the ultimate oat milk for food service—Chobani Oat Barista Edition.It’s plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan-friendly. Their formula was crafted for superior performance and versatility. Whether adding to black coffee or creating the perfect micro-foam, Chobani Oat Barista Edition will satisfy your café needs and delight your customers.Welcome to the Boss Barista takeover!A few weeks ago, I put a call out t...
2021-06-0851 min
Onya Mic PodcastThe Power of Live Launching with Jessica RodriguezEveryone on social media now is going live. When live launching comes to mind, what do you think of it? In this new episode of the Influential Entrepreneur Podcast, Jessica Rodriguez joins Ashley Monk and they talk about the power of live launching. She is the founder of Freedom Driven Success and is a wife, a furbaby momma, fair-weather runner, music lover, and taco aficionado. Live launches can be scary because a lot of people do not like it when things go wrong especially when it comes to marketing your offer. However, Jessica points out th...
2021-06-0743 min
BOSS BARISTALeadership as Mentorship with Kaleena Teoh and ChiSum NgaiBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.If you’ve listened to this show before, you’ll know I love interviewing partners. Business partners, romantic pa...
2021-06-0147 min
BOSS BARISTAA Matter of Trust with Brian GaffneyBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.I first met Brian Gaffney while working at an unobtrusive coffee shop in Brooklyn called Daily Press. This wa...
2021-05-2555 min
BOSS BARISTAThe Boss Barista Takeover — Dispatches from Colombia, Part TwoThe Boss Barista takeover is brought to you by Chobani. Chobani’s mission is making better food for more people, and they’ve brought that mission to non-dairy by crafting the ultimate oat milk for food service—Chobani Oat Barista Edition.It’s plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan-friendly. Their formula was crafted for superior performance and versatility. Whether adding to black coffee or creating the perfect micro-foam, Chobani Oat Barista Edition will satisfy your café needs and delight your customers.Welcome to the Boss Barista takeover!A few weeks ago, I put a call out t...
2021-05-1148 min
BOSS BARISTAThe Boss Barista Takeover — Dispatches from ColombiaThe Boss Barista takeover is brought to you by Chobani. Chobani’s mission is making better food for more people, and they’ve brought that mission to non-dairy by crafting the ultimate oat milk for food service—Chobani Oat Barista Edition.It’s plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan-friendly. Their formula was crafted for superior performance and versatility. Whether adding to black coffee or creating the perfect micro-foam, Chobani Oat Barista Edition will satisfy your café needs and delight your customers.Welcome to the Boss Barista takeover!A few weeks ago, I put a call out t...
2021-05-1151 min
BOSS BARISTARedefining Specialty Coffee with Sahra NguyenBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.We’re taking a quick break from our Boss Barista takeover this week—folks are busy working on their pr...
2021-04-2152 min
BOSS BARISTAThe Boss Barista Takeover with Cafetera IntelectualThe Boss Barista takeover is brought to you by Chobani. Chobani’s mission is making better food for more people, and they’ve brought that mission to non-dairy by crafting the ultimate oat milk for food service—Chobani Oat Barista Edition. It’s plant-based, gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan-friendly. Their formula was crafted for superior performance and versatility. Whether adding to black coffee or creating the perfect micro-foam, Chobani Oat Barista Edition will satisfy your café needs and delight your customers.Welcome to the Boss Barista takeover! A few weeks ago, I put a call out...
2021-04-1340 min
BOSS BARISTAWelcoming Refugees Through Coffee with Doug HewittBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.When a refugee—someone who has fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and has crossed an international border to...
2021-04-0643 min
BOSS BARISTAGrowing Coffee in Colombia with Luísa de Salazar and Astrid MedinaBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.A few weeks ago, the folks at Amor Perfecto, a coffee roaster based in Bogotá, Colombia, reached out to m...
2021-03-3042 min
THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 96: Ashley Rodriguez - Fashion Model and Youtuber - How She Got into Modeling - The Power of Mindset - Tips to Becoming more Positive in Life - Simple definitions of Happiness and SuccessToday's guest is Ashley Rodriguez, a fashion model and youtuber from Queens, New York. In this episode of The City Confessions, we talk about how Ashley got into modeling and the realities behind the scenes of being a model. Ashley reveals her career highlights as well as some struggles. She also explains why she's always positive and shares tips on how to develop a positive mindset including the importance of a morning routine and finding joy and happiness in the everyday moments. As a family oriented individual, Ashley is grounded by her family and the people she surrounds herself w...
2021-03-2932 min
BOSS BARISTAGrowing Deep With Jiyoon Han of Bean & BeanBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.In these interviews, I connect with people in different ways. Sometimes it’s immediate, sometimes it’s helped by a...
2021-03-0947 min
BOSS BARISTAFile Your Taxes Right with Tiani WrightBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.This episode is brought to you by The Barista League. Register for High Density today!Tax season...
2021-03-0247 min
BOSS BARISTACrafting a Concept Bar with Melissa Stinson of Everybody's BusyBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.This episode is brought to you by The Barista League. Register for High Density today!Did you mi...
2021-02-2448 min
BOSS BARISTABuilding a Staple Business with Shanelle County of Standard PourBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.This episode is brought to you by The Barista League. Register for High Density today! “It’s almo...
2021-02-1648 min
BOSS BARISTAOn Lotteries and Scholarships with Mansi ChokshiBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Every year, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) hosts a conference called Sensory Summit, where coffee folks come togethe...
2021-02-0954 min
BOSS BARISTACrystal Graham and Toni Dale of On The Go Jo Will Find a Way or Make OneBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.This episode is full of laughter and joy, and shared moments of growth and reflection. On The...
2021-01-0551 min
BOSS BARISTAMichelle Stoler and the Million Reasons to Buy CoffeeBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.What makes a great coffee? When we talk about food, drinks, and other agricultural products, our met...
2020-12-3050 min
BOSS BARISTAValeria Taylor of Loba Pastry + Coffee is Hungry Like the WolfBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Ask anyone here: If you come to Chicago, you have to go to Loba Pastry + Coffee...
2020-12-1546 min
BOSS BARISTAIyasu Dusé of the True Community Foundation on Small Moments of KindnessBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.A note—we talk about mental health and illness extensively throughout this episode. If that’s something you don’t w...
2020-12-0843 min
BOSS BARISTACarlos Sims Jr. of Happy Home Coffee Roasters on Moments of ActionBoss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.Life is especially hard right now. We’re in the ninth month of a global pandemic, the days are...
2020-12-0145 min
BOSS BARISTAAreli Barrera de Grodski of Little Waves Lives in the Meta (Episode + Transcription)Boss Barista is a weekly newsletter and podcast series about workplace equity and employee empowerment in coffee and beyond. If you’re not already subscribed, welcome! I’m glad you found your way here. Before you go, sign up, will ya? Here’s a cute little button to make it easy:If the following piece resonates with you, consider donating to my Patreon. Pledges of any size help me produce these stories, and your support is gratefully received.It’s hard not to picture it, once you hear the name: little waves lapping on the sand. Wa...
2020-11-1854 min