Best Champ S Corner Podcasts (2024)

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S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast! Today, we've got something truly special for you. If you're an Instagram coffee enthusiast, chances are you've come across the incredible videos by Haroon from the UAE. His account, @harooncfffee, is packed with amazing coffee content, but there's always been one mystery—H…

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S3E12: A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World" 20:56

5M ago20:56

20:56

Hello and a very warm welcome to all our listeners out there! You're tuning into the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast, and today marks the beginning of our exhilarating 2024 journey together. As we sip our first cups of coffee in this new year, we're thrilled to bring you stories that brew inspiration, stir passion, and pour out the essence of what it t…

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S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation 47:09

10M ago47:09

47:09

Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to an exceptional coffee entrepreneur, Melissa Stinson. The brilliance behind the successful 'Everybody's Busy' coffee studio in Chicago, Melissa embodies the spirit of innovation and fervor in the coffee industry. But what truly sets her apart is her unique concept: a reservation-style business model,…

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S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time 47:07

10M ago47:07

47:07

In this illuminating episode, we have the honor of hosting Jeremy Zhang, a titan in the realm of specialty coffee in China. As the founder of M2M, one of China's largest specialty coffee roasteries, Jeremy's influence stretches far beyond the bustling streets of Nanjing, where his journey began. His pioneering spirit has carved out a space in coffe…

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S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director 30:11

11M ago30:11

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Get ready to meet Fish Yu, the co-founder and design director of TIMEMORE, the go-to coffee brand that has been stirring the coffee industry. Today, he takes us behind-the-scenes into the birth of TIMEMORE, a brand born from the shared passion for coffee and design between two friends who dared to dream beyond the mobile phone industry. As Fish unf…

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S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

Our guest is none other than Jo Lopez (@link_is_not_the_princess), the head of coffee at a coffee company in London, who spills the beans on the recent drama brewing in the coffee industry. A rising storm in a coffee cup, the controversial Paragon chilling tool, is the hot topic; with big players attempting to freeze out smaller competitors like Sq…

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S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee 49:55

1y ago49:55

49:55

Ever pondered on the therapeutic benefits of brewing coffee? Introducing Nadia Park (@nadiaxcoffee), a proud Korean American, rooted in California, who stumbled upon the tranquility imbued in the act of drip coffee preparation. This newfound ritual has since infused joy into her daily life. Join Nadia as she talks about her coffee journey. It moved…

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S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia 41:08

1y ago41:08

41:08

“Coffee paired with the right glass of water will dramatically change your experience…” From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee to placing second in 2019’s Australian Northern regional World Aeropress Championship, Darren Meachem’s journey through coffee goes deep. If you're a coffee aficionado or simply curious about the fascinating world…

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S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times. 45:37

1y ago45:37

45:37

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Oleksii Fedorovskyi, the Ukraine Brewers Cup champion in 2016 and 2020. Even during times of war, Oleksii never wavered in his love for coffee. He and all of the 2023 Ukraine Brewers Cup competitors proudly hold the title of coffee enthusiast. In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Oleksi…

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S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast 45:36

1y ago45:36

45:36

In our latest episode, we interviewed Serafim Zoukas. He is a full-time psychologist, a father of a seven-year-old, and an independent Brewers Cup competitor who is passionate about homebrewing. We were impressed by Serafim's dedication to his craft and his willingness to compete with coffee professionals. He serves as an excellent example to his d…

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S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

48:18

In this episode, we had James Harper with us. James is an Italian Australian with a British twang, James fell in love with coffee as a teenager in Italy. He's worked across the coffee world but kept running against the same problem: nobody knew what was really happening. So he went off to uncover the reality and discovered uncomfortable, hidden tru…

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S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

Who is the most popular barista in 2023 so far? No doubt, it is Mariam Erin Pinza, the 2023 UAE Barista Champion, who is also the @coffeewristbands angel in UAE, and the talented artist that you should start investing :) In this episode, Mariam shared her experience preparing for a barista championship, and her recent competition performance proves…

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S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

41:10

In the first episode of season 3 of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we talked to Elysia Tan, a coffee entrepreneur, and professional barista with multiple titles. She is the Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 and 2022, and the World Brewers Cup 2022 2nd Runner up, and the co-founder of Homeground Coffee Roasters in Singapore. After eight years in t…

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Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis 1:28

1+ y ago1:28

1:28

Hello guys, I'M NOT A BARISTA is back. 2023's first audio story is from Petros. Last year, we interviewed Petros Malousis, the operational manager of Coffee Lab and he shared with us his spectacular journey from a barista to where he is now. We hope his story can give baristas some tips about their own careers. Stepping into the coffee industry at …

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101 Coffee Stories: Paola Campana 5:42

2y ago5:42

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Paola Campana’s story is one of tradition, values, family, and passion. Slipping into the world of coffee by following in her parents’ footsteps, her story takes place along the Napolitan coast of Italy. A dreamy backdrop, we invite you to imagine the sounds of waves crashing and busy piazzas in summer as we share her story with you. Read the full …

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101 Coffee Stories: Juan Angel Welchez 6:50

2y ago6:50

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Coffee runs in Juan Angel Welchez’s veins. If anyone was destined to go into the coffee industry, it was him. To him, coffee is more than a drink; it is a connection, a bond. This love of coffee began with Juan’s grandfather, making him a third-generation Honduran coffee farmer. This is Juan's coffee story, written by Emma Niro Read the article her…

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Coffee Story #13: André Eiermann 1:18

2y ago1:18

1:18

The first time André Eiermann had his first cup of coffee was during the interview for a Junior Coffee Trader position. After the interview, André was convinced that coffee was his destiny. On the hunt for an adventure, he was especially interested in traveling to the various origins of coffee. Among the many successes he had during his 15 years wo…

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S2E7: Meet Lars Aaen Thøgersen, coffee specialist in business innovation and sustainability 48:14

2y ago48:14

48:14

Lars Aaen Thøgersen is the Chief Innovation and Circular Transformation Officer at Löfbergs, and Head of Communication at Peter Larsen Kaffe. Lars’ primary mission in the coffee industry is to determine what is needed to innovate businesses in a way that gives back value to coffee farmers in a sustainable way. Read Lars's coffee story https://notab…

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Meet Emma Niro 0:20

2y ago0:20

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Hello, everyone! My name is Emma Niro and I’m a content writing intern from New Jersey in the United States. I’ve been with I’M NOT A BARISTA since June of 2022, and I am thrilled to be working on such a big-scale project (101 Coffee Stories) in the hopes of spreading coffee people’s voices from around the world and bringing awareness to the everyd…

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Coffee story #12, Michael Tan 1:29

2y ago1:29

1:29

Meet Michael Tan, a father, a coffee lover, and a wholesale coffee manager with 14 years of experience under his belt. Born and bred in Malaysia, he has climbed up and down and up again on the ladder of the coffee business and still hasn’t let anything stop him. There’s no place he’d rather be. Read Michael's full coffee story here https://notabari…

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Coffee story #11, Rodolfo Barranco 1:15

2y ago1:15

1:15

Aeropress Regional Competition Finalist of 2021, Rodolfo Barranco, always dreamed of being the one behind the bar preparing coffee. Rodolfo @robadgal, now 23 years old, hails from Mexico City and has been working with coffee for six years. Next on his agenda is reaching the final in the National Latte Art Competition. Rodolfo landed his first job a…

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Audio story #10: Ömer Faruk Şahin 1:36

2y ago1:36

1:36

Meet Ömer Faruk Şahin (@Baristanomi), a man who fell in love with coffee after his first sip of Turkish coffee. At the age of 25, Ömer made the decision to quit his job and pursue his dream of becoming a barista. Currently, he is hoping to go abroad in the near future in order to educate himself about the coffee industry on a global scale. Although…

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Audio story #9: Jodie Williams 3:03

2y ago3:03

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Meet Jodie Williams (@jodiealicia), one of Britain’s top talents in the coffee and track industry. Jodie has been a predominant voice in the coffee industry for 6 years, and it all started with a cup of iced latte. She is a 2-time Great Britain Olympic athlete, with her most recent competition in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, where she participated…

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Audio story #8: Juan Angel Welchez 3:57

2y ago3:57

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Meet Agricultural Engineer, Juan Angel Welchez. Juan grew up with coffee running in his veins; Juan Angel Welchez is a third-generation Honduran coffee farmer. Juan originally got into the coffee industry after his grandfather—a fellow coffee farmer—passed away. He said, “I wanted to be a coffee farmer to keep my grandpa’s legacy alive.” Read the f…

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Audio story #7 - Andrew Jay 3:33

2y ago3:33

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Andrew Jay’s coffee story is a unique one because…well…he couldn’t steam milk to save his life. The world of coffee baffled Andrew. Nothing ever fully clicked until he had his first sip of a V60. Do you also think you’ll never know everything about coffee? Were you in a similar predicament to Andrew when the pandemic hit? Let us know. Story by Emma…

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Audio story #6 - Vivito Yeptho 2:03

2y ago2:03

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Throughout Vivito’s coffee journey, he feels extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to learn and build relationships with many educated and accomplished people from all over the world. We are positively inspired by his resilience, diligence, and commitment to not only his work but also his family. We’ll leave you with one last piece of advic…

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Audio story #5 - Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul 1:57

2y ago1:57

1:57

I’M NOT A BARISTA is happy to bring back Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul, the owner of the coffee business 50 Milk Street. We were fortunate enough to sit down with Pack after his success with the Coffee Wristbands Charity Program. Read the full article here https://notabarista.org/pack-katisomsakul-50-milk-street-raised-750-through-coffee-wristbands-an…

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Audio story #4 - Lars Aaen Thøgersen 3:58

2y ago3:58

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Lars Aaen Thøgersen is the Chief Innovation and Circular Transformation Officer at Löfbergs, and Head of Communication at Peter Larsen Kaffe. Lars’ primary mission in the coffee industry is to determine what is needed to innovate businesses in a way that gives back value to coffee farmers in a sustainable way. Read the full coffee story here https:…

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Audio story #3 - Michalina Sujewicz 4:37

2y ago4:37

4:37

Meet Michalina (Instagram: @coffee_that_gives_a_puck)! After fifteen years in the hospitality industry, what can Michalina not do? From barista to teacher to Youtuber to yoga fanatic, she has done more than what many might do in their lifetime. After up and leaving her entire life in Poland to spend eight years in New Zealand (during the lockdown!!…

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Audio story #2 - Mariam Erin Pinza 2:22

2y ago2:22

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This bucket hat-wearing, art-loving, UAE Brewers Cup champion, Mariam Erin Pinza (@mariam.erin), has brought huge recognition to herself through her outstanding performance in recent coffee competitions. We had a chat with her recently, she enlightened us about the coffee community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), how trends play a significant im…

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Audio story #1 - Fausto Russo 2:58

2y ago2:58

2:58

As you know, I’M NOT A BARISTA was designed to help baristas in need and make a social impact. Well, if it’s a social impact we’re after then we needed an additional way of sharing the voices of those in the coffee community. We want to ensure that their voices are heard in many ways and we want to take this opportunity to introduce our new way of …

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S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee 1:14:13

2y ago1:14:13

1:14:13

In this episode, we're joined by two of our very own volunteer content writers - Vasileia and Maximillian. If you've been following us for awhile, you must've read one or more of their articles. On the podcast, we talk about coffee culture in both Greece and Singapore. As ex-baristas, they still enjoy brewing coffee daily. Vasileia is currently wor…

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S2E5: Meet The Bhopal Brewing Club 41:35

2y ago41:35

41:35

How did a sailor, photographer and strategy consultant team up to make a positive impact in the Indian coffee community? Recently we had a special interview with the three founders of Bhopal Brewing Club, Navneet Tiwari, Arun Thomas and Neeraj Pathak. In this episode, these three gentlemen shared how they created a local coffee club to help new cof…

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S2E4: Meet Morgan Eckroth, your friendly internet barista 58:47

2y ago58:47

58:47

In our latest episode, we had a chance to talk to Morgan Eckroth, the friendly internet barista, the newest 2022 US Barista Champion known by over 7 million combined followers as @morgandrinkscoffee on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The barista competition represents an elevated version of what baristas do in their day-to-day work. “Competitions a…

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S2E3. Meet Justin Piercy, the coffee guy behind DaddyGotCoffee 1:01:53

2y ago1:01:53

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In this episode, we talked to Justin Piercy, the creator behind the Instagram account DaddyGotCoffee. Justin wants people to identify his Instagram page as somewhere you can be supported on your coffee journey, he wants to be a cheerleader in your life and to help you go through all the ups and downs through his funny coffee reel videos. We talked …

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S2E2. How Pack Katisomsakul built a growing coffee business during the pandemic 43:39

2+ y ago43:39

43:39

Covid-19 has impacted so many people around the world and for some, has changed our lives completely. Many feel overwhelmed by it, but many could see the opportunities to thrive. In this episode, we talked to Pack Katisomsakul from Thailand, an entrepreneur with about ten years of experience in startups, and the founder of 50 Milk Street. Without a…

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S2E1. Meet Chandra Melo, ex-barista, marketer at Era of We 30:19

2+ y ago30:19

30:19

For Season 2 of the I’M NOT A BARISTA Podcast, we wanted to bring a new and vibrant tone. Come along with us as we interview some unique people in the coffee community in a fun and upbeat way. In the first episode of season 2, we have Chandra Melo with us, she is a gorgeous coffee girl from Brazil, an ex-barista who is currently working as a market…

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#23. Meet Namisha and Raghunath, the coffee couple behind ārāmse 38:39

2+ y ago38:39

38:39

Watch a lot of coffee videos on YouTube? If yes, you may have heard ārāmse. In this episode, we invited Namisha and Raghunath, the couple behind ārāmse. Though they had very different careers prior to this, their foray into starting a YouTube channel for a shared passion, music, led them to discover they had complementary skills and really enjoyed …

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#22. Meet baristas Irina and Olga from Russia, spread love, not hate. 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

“Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world” To celebrate International Women's day, this week, we are looking back on some inspiring female baristas from all over the world by sharing their different stories! Including their journey to where they are now but als…

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#21. Meet Aslam, Director of Coffee for The Community Coffee, and Sarah Lee, Secondary School Teacher and Coffee Blogger from Singapore 🇸🇬 33:45

2+ y ago33:45

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Today is the first time we are joined by two individuals that crossed paths and became friends through coffee. Aslam is the Director of Coffee for The Community Coffee, he is also the founder of the Singapore Roaster Forum. He is a curious yet humble individual, always open to new ideas and concepts in coffee, in which he shares these ideas with th…

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#20. Meet Levent Oncu, Aeronautical engineer, Coffee blogger, and Turkish coffee community pioneer 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

35:07

In this episode, we talked to the owner of Teyyaredenkahve (Aircraft Coffee) Levent Oncu. Levent is NOT A BARISTA. As an aeronautical engineer, Levent joined the third wave of coffee in 2010, and today he is one of the most influential coffee people in Turkey. Coffee is a big part of Levent's life, as a full-time engineer, a husband, and a father o…

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#19. Meet Geoffrey Michelmore, Techncial Director at AREMDE 29:39

2+ y ago29:39

29:39

Are you a barista? Do you work with espresso machines? Today, we have Geoffrey Michelmore on our podcast, and we talked about his engineering career, his favourite coffee, and AREMDE espresso machines. Geoff also shared his tips. At I'M NOT A BARISTA, we want to connect people behind the cup, especially between baristas and coffee consumers, this i…

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#18. Meet Tigger Chaturabul, content writer, designer, marketer, and I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteer 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

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In this episode, Micky talks to Tigger Chaturabul, one of the I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers. Tigger is also working on the I'MNAB's crowdfunding project - the world's first coffee hand grinder with two burrs, which will be launching in Spring 2022. Tigger was born in California, moved to Hong Kong for her master's degree in creative media, and is no…

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#17: Meet Robert McKeon Aloe, the author of Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee 23:30

2+ y ago23:30

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Robert McKeon Aloe, author of the latest coffee book on Kickstarter "Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee ". Robert is also a Senior Video Engineering Incubation Manager at the biggest fruit company Apple. For the last 3 years, he has published more than 200 coffee articles on his blog https://rmckeon.medium.com "People think you have to…

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#16. Meet Jared Dennison Barista, Trainer & Lab Assistant at Wonderstate Coffee 🇺🇸 22:58

2+ y ago22:58

22:58

Meet Jared Dennison, Barista, Trainer & Lab Assistant at Wonderstate Coffee in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Jared is also a full-time dad with a three years old son. After 11 years in the coffee industry, what has he learned, what motivates him, and what tips he has for the baristas? We asked Jared what coffee means to him, he answers: “Coffee is constant c…

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#15, Meet Ken Braz and August 63, the mobile coffee roastery in Berlin 32:11

2+ y ago32:11

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We shared Ken's coffee story a few months ago and now wish to share his latest project August 63, a mobile coffee roastery in Berlin Ken is working hard on his coffee dream - build a mobile coffee roastery in Berlin, and you will find him at farmers markets, street food markets, corporate events, festivals or cultural events soon. Ken aims to raise…

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#14. Meet Betty Wee, graphic designer, barista, and roaster 23:55

3y ago23:55

23:55

Brewing with grit and beauty: Betty Wee’s journey from graphic design to building her own coffee brand. You can support Betty's roasting business by ordering her coffee on our crowdfunding page, click the link below and purchase her coffee (Beautiful Stain) as an add-on. With each bag of coffee sold on Indiegogo, Betty will donate $2 to I'M NOT A B…

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#13. Meet Ashley Rodriguez, the boss barista 🇺🇸 32:20

3y ago32:20

32:20

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 c…

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#12. Meet Micky, and let's talk about the I'M NOT A BARISTA 25:34

3y ago25:34

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This week's episode is our first recorded by our marketing intern, and now new co-host, Nicole Hilton. We interviewed Micky, CEO and founder of I'M NOT A BARISTA, and got to know a little more about how we got started with his not-for-profit organisation. Let's find out together who is the face (and voice) behind I'M NOT A BARISTA. Don't forget to …

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#11. Meet our Marketing Intern Nicole Hilton 🇮🇹 24:26

3y ago24:26

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"Some of you may have read my name before in an Instagram DM, or may have heard my voice during one of the live sessions we organise with baristas and people from the coffee industry at I’M NOT A BARISTA. So let me tell you a bit more about myself." As an intern, Nicole's tip is don’t ever feel like you’re behind anyone else. We all have a specific…

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