Juan_gtz1 - Podcast Details

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Coffee and FriendsEveryone Has Those DaysSometimes we all feel so motivated, ready to tackle everything that comes our way. We feel as we are on top of the world and there is absolutely no one that can ruin your vibe. Then there those days YOU just want nothing to do with whatever it is the you're working on. Experiencing those feelings are very discouraging and it is completely OK to feel that way. I have people in my life who will always support me and keep me accountable, Matrix in this episode actually kept me accountable and balanced my day. Even during t...2021-06-0940 min

Coffee and FriendsBitterSweet Embroidery“When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade” they say. In this case growing up and buying clothes from thrift stores and not having the right fit, well Jackie learned how to make it work for her by learning how to stitch and fix her own clothing. Jack(ie) of all trades, only means she is passionate about creating and equally enjoying the process. Starting her own business with custom embroidery has thought her how to run a small business by taking couple of roles like marketing, web designer including being the artist creating amazing products. Check out her website https://bitt...2021-06-0642 min

Coffee and FriendsA Year Later!!!unbelievable... since I started the podcast, I have learned so much the entire year. Growth happens every day and I often find myself asking the same question "what would I have done differently?" simple answer is nothing. I fell in love with so many hobbies, photography, videography, podcasting just letting my creativity guide me in the future. Leaning new skills as time passes I have focused my time on freelancing, part of the growth comes from the connections I have made through out life. I thank those who have been there to allow me to c...2021-05-2527 min

Coffee and FriendsOccupational BurnoutSome would say we are just plain old lazy and that we just don't want to work. Taking a vacation or spending some extra time for yourself #selfcare doesn't mean that you forget about everything else that is happening around you. It just means you get to recharge to be able to be more productive, creative and even stay sane and healthy. When something becomes repetitive we often feel exhausted unmotivated, then we tell ourselves that, THAT is normal we tend to hurt ourselves and become unhappy. Don't ever feel bad about taking that time for you. i...2021-04-1426 min

Coffee and FriendsStop Comparing Yourself to OthersAs we recorded we slowly realize how much we all compare everything we create to what others are doing, simple things like recreating a photo or taking a photo, or things we do in our everyday life. We have realized that the only thing we should care about should be our own Progression and not Perfection. Compare your creations with your past self and look at how much you have improved instead of worrying about what the rest of the world is doing. Also don't forget to follow my friends on instagram ...2021-03-2246 min

Coffee and FriendsDoes Gear Matter?I often jump into conversations about not having the right gear to start creating. To an extent the answer to the question varies depending on who you ask, in this episode Ken, Matrix and I discuss our personal feelings about gear. In simple terms NO you do not need all the top of the line to start creating content specially having high level of technology in the palm of our hands. Will having more gear help? YES to improve productivity having the right equipment will ultimately help you deliver a higher quality of product for your clients...2021-02-1750 min

Coffee and FriendsYou thought I was DONE!What is up guys, I just want to say thank you very much for your support and for listening to what I create and record, I have not been feeling to motivated lately but upon inspecting analytics of the show I am impressed by the amount of people that have actually pressed play to listen. Thank you again, I am super excited for what's to come in the future. Lets stay positive, smile more and be Healthy. Follow on IG @Juan_gtz1 email me at juan_gtz1@yahoo.com ...2021-02-1213 min

Coffee and FriendsGOOD PEOPLE COFFEETalk about 2020 being a Roller coaster, Carlos Herrera aka Chuck talks to us about how to run a business, what Specialty coffee Represents along with all the obstacles you come across when it comes to being your own boss. He has proudly employed several coffee professionals, two who joined us Noah Head roaster at Good People and Mary a girl who is self driven and willing to learn everything there is in the Coffee industry. We all talk about how it is to work at the coffee shop, what it means to be able to cater and...2020-12-241h 35

Coffee and FriendsCOFFEE, SOCKS, WEEDWhat an amazing human!!! I met Sal in Venice California, while at work I see him cruise by the shop with his cheerful charisma and amazing energy. a conversation sparked and I was intrigued by everything he was saying. I knew I wanted to get to know him better. now the title is the name of his EP so follow him on Instagram, YouTube and even Spotify to listen to the greatest creation which are his songs and music. Follow Saliou on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sal_ee_uu/ 2020-10-301h 02

Coffee and Friends"That's a whole Can of Worms"Stanley IG https://www.instagram.com/quantum_dancer/ Follow Space post labs https://www.instagram.com/spacepostlabs/ Visit the website https://www.spacepost.io Don't forget to Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://linktr.ee/Juan_gtz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeefriends/support 2020-10-091h 06

Coffee and FriendsBogdan The RamFollow Bogdan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/botyuk/ Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Juan_gtz My personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juan_loves_coffee/ Robinhood link. https://join.robinhood.com/juang1360 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeefriends/support 2020-09-281h 29

Coffee and FriendsRemember You're stronger than you think.I am pretty amazed by all the people we meet in our lives. Shirley is an amazing person who I had the opportunity to meet through coffee, now I discovered how much in common we have. From being immigrants to even having a similar childhood, we both discover we are not alone. She has made many sacrifices which have lead to her success in life, she is a very fun, happy human and a good friend to be around. You can always find her at Blueys Kitchen in Santa Monica where you can get delicious breakfast and c...2020-09-181h 13

Coffee and FriendsCaffeinated and LiberatedLife is never easy, there will always be challenges, obstacles and even heartbreaks. In this journey there are always lessons to be learned. Lena is a wonderful young lady who has moved up the ladder in her current job. Now being a manager and handling more responsibility she feels more prepared to peruse one of her dream goals which will be to open up her own coffee shop along with achieving a career in geology. Follow Lena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leniiitas/ Don't forget to Subscribe to our...2020-09-1158 min

Coffee and FriendsDo you even know your Barista?I met Brandon Franks in the coffee Community I now work along side him at Menottis Coffee Stop. He is a fun human to be around always great conversations with sports being a primary topic. Listen as we learn who Brandon is, where he comes from along with dreams and goals he has, Mr Franks has a social media handle on instagram which is @baristx9 where he will post and keep you updated with whats going on in his life. Follow and you will also see amazing Latte art pours, skills that he has perfected as years go by. ...2020-09-041h 02

Coffee and FriendsHumble Hustle CoffeeDiana and Andy have a mission to educate the community about specialty coffee, and why it's important to support small business along with all the farms they work with. For most farmers there is always a middle man who distributes the coffee in which case the farm does not receive majority of the profits per pound. Humble Hustle Coffee has an ultimate goal to be able to work directly with coffee farms, in order to provide more opportunities for the farmers along with their families Follow Humble Hustle Coffee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblehustlecoffee/ Founders: Diana - https://w...2020-08-261h 11

Coffee and FriendsBringing the Coffee Community closer TogetherI am so Happy I get the opportunity to have Joe and Javi from Espresso State of Mind on the podcast. Where we discuss, where they were born and raised and how they started their coffee journey. Originally started as a catering company delivering a spectacular service of coffee and good vibes transitioning to event organizers with in the coffee world creating opportunities for other baristas to join the fun by working with great companies and throwing the best and biggest latte art throw downs. Feel free to reach out to them about any business in...2020-08-141h 14

Coffee and FriendsLife’s a Hustle, we gotta be Persuasive and Determined."There is a Hustle is every Brew" Lanisa is an entrepreneur, coffee educator, consultant and trainer. LAnisa aims to create a safe space for people of all colors, genders, and backgrounds in hopes to educate, restore, and uplift them in the coffee community. We love to see the increase of Diversity in the coffee Community, also I want to congratulate Barista Life LA because accomplishing dreams are not easy at all but by hustling everyday Lanisa took one step closer every time to achieve the next stage in her career. Website: https://www.bar...2020-08-071h 15

Coffee and FriendsHave Confidence in yourself and NEVER give up on your dreams.Leslee Crisman is an and up and coming actress, who has been working as barista at Menottis Coffee Stop in Venice California. She was born and raised in Denver, moved cities to pursue a career in the film industry, she is a very talented person who spends most of her time educating her self by recording for movie opportunities, sings and writing. With the pandemic happening in 2020 we don’t know exactly how the big screen will adapt to new regulations, Leslee is definitely preparing for what’s to come and I can’t wait until I see her on the b...2020-07-311h 04

Coffee and FriendsAuthenticity and Consistency are key for success.Rachel Angelica moved from her home town in Ohio to beautiful Los Angeles not only because of the amazing weather but to pursue a goal of becoming an influencer on social media platforms one of the biggest being YouTube. Her channel focuses on Beauty specifically on how to take care of Natural curly hair, from how to style it and protect it. Including make up, home decor, vlogs and amazing adventures she experiences through out her journey. Follow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbOfUfOp7y5MOvt4d74JiLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rachelangelicaa/ TikTok: _rachelangelicaa Don't for...2020-07-231h 07

Coffee and Friends“Living in the Moment” that's how Marko is enjoying life now.I met this kid back in 2018 at groundwork coffee in Venice. First impressions by him made me question how my next shift was going be, but never judge a book by its cover. Today we are very close friends, as I see him grow up, mature and experience life I see a lot of me in him. Excited for whats to come his way. Follow Marko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceerko/ Don't forget to Subscribe to our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Juan_gtz My personal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juan...2020-07-1945 min

Coffee and FriendsEl querer mas en la vida, significa hacer Sacrificios para poder lograr tus Sueños.Tuve la fortuna de conocer a Henry Berrios en Nueva York. El nacio en Gurabo Puerto Rico y este año Marzo 2020 se gano el titulo de World Latte Art Champion un gran logro en su carrera de barista. Henry es el primer Puerto Riqueño nacido en la isla que gana este gran reconocimiento. Pero en la vida siempre hay obstáculos y en su país natal hay ciertas limitaciones por las cuales el decidió moverse a Estados Unidos dejando a su esposa eh hijo atrás, un gran sacrificio para buscar un mejor futuro para el y su f...2020-07-111h 03

Coffee and FriendsWe are People of Color...I had the opportunity to sit with a wonderful friend who was born and raised in Mexico like myself. Rey has built a lovely family and a beautiful home for his loved ones, I reached out to see if we can discuss some of the current events that are happening in 2020. He also has his own podcast The Leadoff Hitter where he will be blogging and addressing critical events and expressing his opinions and touching bases on many topics. You can find him on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rey_elbarbon/ Website and...2020-07-041h 38

Coffee and FriendsInspiring conversation with Yil about what the future Holds.Yil Gonzales is a wonderful human, who aspires to one day start roasting coffee at a wholesale level. Her Grandparents own a coffee farm back in Puerto Rico and soon when the laws allow to transport coffee out side those borders we will see her growth. During that time she is taking her time to learn everything there is to know about the coffee industry, by working as a barista and attending every event there is for coffee like SCA events and most recently Coffee Fest New York. https://www.instagram.com/yilgonzalezclass/ YouTube channel...2020-06-251h 03

Coffee and FriendsEmerald and I went to the same High SchoolWe did not start talking until a decade after, when she became friends with my wife. Even though it took that long to actually get to know each other it feels like we have been part of each others lives for ever. I love her sense of humor and the fact that she is one of the most influential person in my wife's life. From the moment we were officially introduced I felt I can trust her and joke around and once in a while i'll have a drink with her. instagram: https://www...2020-06-211h 24

Coffee and Friendsrogue.baristaJames Davalos takes the hot seat and answers questions about who he is as a human, not just the guy you see behind bar making amazing drinks. We discuss where he was born and raised along with his artistic side. Join us as we get to know a friend of mine. https://www.instagram.com/rogue.barista/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeefriends/support 2020-06-131h 03

Coffee and FriendsMatthew C TorresA professional consumer of coffee. Originally when I first met him I thought he was 100% in the coffee industry but turns out there's more that meets the eye. He has now been a great part of the coffee community, as he opened up a space where consumers and coffee professionals can freely teach, share, and brew different coffee methods. You can easily sign up for an event at longbeachcoffee.club. One of the most recent platforms he has allowed people to share their experiences is through Instagram live, a segment called Coffee Breaks you can follow and view all of...2020-06-101h 05

Coffee and FriendsLong Beach Coffee ClubThe fantastic series of Coffee Break conducted by the Founder of LBCC, Matthew C. Torres interviews Head Barista of Menottis Coffee Stop and three time World Championship Barista. Here is the recording of New Yorican Christopher "Nicely" Abel Alameda. https://longbeachcoffee.club https://www.instagram.com/longbeachcoffeeclub/ Menottis: https://www.instagram.com/menottis/ Nicely: https://www.instagram.com/nicely85/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeefriends/support 2020-05-3135 min

Coffee and FriendsMeet Matrix QuevedoWe dive into the life of Matrix, from his childhood to how he moved to Venice California from the Bronx New York. All the obstacles he faced and life changing decisions he had to make to be where he is now. Pursuing his dreams as a Photographer and Motivational Speaker, but you can always find him making coffee at Groundwork coffee as well. Follow him on: https://www.instagram.com/matrixq/ also check out some of his work https://www.instagram.com/50mm___photography/ --- Support this po...2020-05-231h 03

Coffee and FriendsOur First AttemptHello world, Our very first podcast Recording, my wife and I tried recording and discuss who we are and how we met. this being a Sample test of our equipment and set up to start a podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeefriends/support 2020-05-1959 min

Coffee and FriendsCoffee and Friends (Trailer)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeefriends/support 2020-05-1800 min