The Local Way Podcast

For our final, and surprise bonus episode, this week we talk to Sarah from Flourish Cafe. Flourish is New Zealand’s first training cafe, specifically to support young adults with intellectual or learning differences to become work-ready and part of the wonderful cafe and hospitality community.​ Part of local charity, Project employ, customers know they are making a real difference to the lives of trainees by visiting the cafe. Sarah shares with us some amazing stories, the challenges' they face daily and how the cafe community helps bring of all this to life. Take a break and enjoy our last episode for Season 2 of The Local Way Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring a whole lot of love and latte art! We chat with Amy Zhang, 2022 Australian Latte Art Champion, famous for her winning latte art ‘Hugga bear’ Amy is a star and prides herself on putting a smile on people’s faces when they order their coffee. She shares with us her passion for latte art, the importance of working with professionals from the start, and what it takes to perform under pressure in competitions and on the world stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in to episode 4 where we meet Emily Briffa, from Hamlet in Tasmania. After quitting her job and tackling her passion project, she's experiencing first-hand, the power of positive change. Emily chats with us about her love of combining a great café that helps underrepresented people, with being a part of something bigger than yourself. Need inspiration? Listen to Emily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a passion for helping others, and of course delicious brews, this week we chat with one of our own, Sophie Murchie! Starting young in hospitality and a small stint in corporate, and now a Territory Development Manager for The Alternative, Sophie’s passion lies with the hospitality industry and speciality coffee. Sophie loves supporting businesses in the community as a barista, shares some insights into life at The Alternative and last but not least, her inspiring journey to qualify as a CQI Q Arabica grader! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on episode 2 as we chat with Ian, at Coffee Mentality in Brisbane. From planting coffee trees in community gardens to inspiring and supporting baristas in the competition space. Ian shares with us what motivates him every day in the world of cafes and coffee. Ian shares how coffee is a medium to create change for the better, sharing his ethos that it all focuses on a ripple effect of "People, Passion and Planet". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our first episode to kick off the series! Ross Quail chats with us about his journey in the world of coffee, from a Barista in Melbourne to where he is today. Ben and Ross chat through the importance of people connecting in cafes, keeping up with technology and although automation is coming, it's important to keep the "theatre of coffee alive'. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Local Way Podcast is back!Get ready as we rev up the engine, get our jugs at the ready and share with you some interesting stories and lessons learned from the personalities that define our café community and what makes it so special.Series 2 brings our host Ben Gleeson, mic to mic with new guests across Australia and New Zealand who are doing amazing things in their local community. We shed light on what’s happening in the café community elsewhere in the world, the importance of community and why everything starts local. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Lucy Ward and Emily Oak from ST. ALi, two industry powerhouses with personalities as bold as their brews. Listen in as they reveal their secrets to success, including finding mentors and faking it till you make it. We also talk about their mutual passion for sustainability and sourcing beans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Local Way, get ready to hang with two total legends – Caterina Paola, Territory Development Manager from The Alternative and Melita Farraro, Senior Manager for Food & Beverage Development & Capability at The Star Entertainment Group. These ladies will be chatting on how they got started in the industry and dish on what they love most about it.  Caterina and Melita are bringing their A-game and serving up some serious inspo. We're talking about the importance of lifting each other up, creating space to grow, and witnessing people grow in the industry through training. The love for the hospitality industry can be felt all throughout this episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Local Way – we chat with Natalie Daniels the Regional Team Leader at The Alternative and Emma Markland-Webster from The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association, where they share their experiences and journeys in the coffee industry. Together, Natalie and Emma chat about the shift towards plant-based milk, the importance of self-belief and overcoming self-doubt, and the power of finding your tribe and having a strong support network. They also share some of their best advice, from "follow your own instincts" to "fake it till you make it, and of course have fun while you do so!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Local Way, our host Laura talks with Rachel Glasbergen, Senior Business Leader at The Alternative Dairy Co. and Brodie Roberts, Content & Project Manager at Proud Mary’s about their love for alternative milk and their experiences in the coffee industry. The conversation centres authenticity, importance of supporting each other and keeping your passion (with these things nothing is going to stop you!)As we celebrate International Women's Day for the full month of March, Rachel talks about how great it is that coffee connects people and seeing strong and beautiful women who speak their truth. When we all work together the industry can move forward. Rachel shares her experience with imposter syndrome and how she learned to lean into her strengths and be her most authentic self. Brodie emphasizes the importance of passion and empathy in effective leadership and encourages working smarter, not harder. Both agree on the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive people and finding mentors. The episode highlights the power of the industry to connect people, the importance of fun, authenticity and support, and the potential for coffee businesses to have a positive impact on the environment. So, get ready to tune in to the second episode of The Local Way by popping in your headphones or cranking up the volume and settle in for a great conversation. The Local Way is The Alternative. Follow us on Instagram @ thealternativedairyco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold on to your cuppa! In this very first episode of The Local Way, our host Laura sits down with two mates from the industry, Fleur and Michaela. Fleur is an oat milk enthusiast, while Michaela is currently on the almond milk train (for now). As we celebrate International Women's Day for the entire month of March, they discuss the importance of empowering women in the industry and encouraging them to learn new skills to advance in their careers. They also discuss ways to encourage more women to participate in areas such as competition, repping, training, roasting, and buying.The group also encourages listeners to take risks and jump in, even if they're not 100% ready. Michaela shares valuable advice for women entering these competitions or judging spaces, urging them to take the leap and learn from the experienced. And of course, they talk about the advice they would give to their younger selves, stressing the importance of not worrying about what others think and just going for it and having fun whilst doing so. So, put your headphones in or blast it out loud and settle in for the very first episode of The Local Way.The Local Way is The Alternative.Follow us on Instagram @ thealternativedairyco  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something is brewing. Need something to listen to whilst you set up the café, want to be inspired by people who get what you do? Or perhaps you love an alternative brew so much that you just need to know more. Get ready to hit subscribe to ‘The Local Way’ a podcast series brought to you by The Alternative. In this first series we will be celebrating all the women in the industry from roasters to baristas, we'll be talking to women in coffee who are breaking barriers, creating change, and shaping the future of the industry – and all whilst having fun doing so. So, pour yourself a cup, sit back, and listen as we pay tribute to the women who are brewing up a storm. Listen wherever you get your podcast from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.