Aleksandra Brankov Connects Community Over Coffee With Cafilia

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What if you could support local coffee shops and be sustainable with your coffee habit at the same time?
Aleksandra Brankov shares the story of Cafilia - a sustainable local coffee club that's transforming the coffee scene in Cleveland and soon launching in Columbus, Ohio. Cafilia's unique subscription model allows coffee lovers to connect with their community in local cafes while reducing waste through a reusable cup system. Aleksandra shares her inspiring journey, from conceiving the idea pre-pandemic to navigating challenges and becoming an entrepreneur and a mom at the same time.
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Chapters

1. Aleksandra Brankov Connects Community Over Coffee With Cafilia (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Cafilia and Aleksandra Brankov (00:00:20)

3. The story behind Cafilia's launch during the pandemic (00:01:36)

4. Aleksandra's background and becoming a first-time founder (00:03:16)

5. The meaning behind the name "Cafilia" (00:10:06)

6. The sustainability aspect of Cafilia's reusable cup (00:11:37)

7. Cafilia's expansion plans for Columbus, Ohio (00:15:15)

8. How Cafilia is connecting with the local coffee community (00:19:10)

9. Advice for women launching social enterprises (00:20:10)

10. The Future of Cafilia (00:23:15)

11. Finding and signing up for Cafilia (00:24:32)