Good Folks, Doing Good Work

Looking for green coffee? Reach out to Emily at emily@sourceswift.coffeeGive her YouTube a subscribe here!Give her Instagram a follow here!⁠⁠⁠ Buy a Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Junto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website⁠⁠⁠⁠for the good of the people — PomeloI had the chance to chat with Emily McIntyre, the CEO of Swift Coffee Sourcing. She shared her journey through the coffee industry and talked about the coffee she just cant shake the memory of, one that also reminded her of her favorite cocktail.During our conversation, Emily opened up about the challenges she has faced as a woman in green coffee and offered some really practical advice for navigating this male-dominated industry.We closed our time by chatting about selling a business and how owners seeking to make a transition might best position themselves.Please enjoy my conversation with Emily McIntyre.Intro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

Connect with Michael & Cat & Cloud: ⁠⁠www.catandcloud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for Junto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website⁠⁠⁠for the good of the people — PomeloI got to sit down with Michael Wiser, the Marketing Team Lead at Cat and Cloud. He shared his journey from barista to creative director for a production company, and shared his perspective on branding, marketing, and design in the specialty coffee industry.During our conversation, he emphasized the importance of being helpful, as a way of working and approaching work, whether that's in a cafe setting, with a wholesale account, or even an online buyer. Being helpful is good for everyone involved.While talking about branding and packaging, Michael shared his take on the tension and balance between highlighting a coffee producer and ensuring your brand remains recognizable while evolving.Please enjoy my conversation with Michael Wiser.Intro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

Connect with Kat : @roasterkatLearn more about Raise The Bar & Level Up Here.👉 Buy a Book👉 Sign Up for Junto👉 Websitefor the good of the people — PomeloIn this conversation, I spoke with Kat Melheim, a coffee roaster, writer, and content creator. Kat shared her journey to and through the coffee industry, from being a barista to her current role at Algrano. We discussed how coffee and art intersect, the importance of travel to Kat, and how her background in social work influences her approach to equity. We also talked about the significance of education, the challenges women face entering coffee roasting and navigating a male-dominated industry, and the creation of the Kat Cup, a specially designed cupping bowl. Kat also shared details about the upcoming Level Up bootcamp for baristas, aimed at providing hands-on training and career development.Intro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

In this episode I had the chance to interview Lucia Solis, a coffee processing specialist. Lucia discussed her journey into the coffee industry, the importance of fermentation, and her perspective of the industry.Lucia shared the complexities of coffee production and we also touched on the transition from the Q grading system to the new CVA.Our conversation highlights the need for more understanding of fermentation in coffee, the challenges, and the joy found in the coffee community.Enjoy my conversation with Lucia Solis.www.luxia.coffeeMaking Coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/604165Cabal Café: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2198244Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/makingcoffeeWant to learn more or set up your own meeting? Reach out to us at pomelocoffee@gmail.com.Give us a follow on the socials:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pome...IG: https://www.instagram.com/pomelocoffe...FB: https://www.facebook.com/pomelocoffee...WEB: https://www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comfor the good of the people- pomelocreditsIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

In this conversation, Charles share his personal journey to the coffee industry, the importance of cultural insights and language, and the role of design in creating impactful coffee brands.Recently, Tekwani received their B Corp certification and Charles shared about this process and why this was a priority for his company.Enjoy this conversation with Charles.https://www.tekwanidesign.com/Want to learn more or set up your own meeting? Reach out to us at pomelocoffee@gmail.com.Give us a follow on the socials:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pome...IG: https://www.instagram.com/pomelocoffe...WEB: https://www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comfor the good of the people- pomeloIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

Connect with guest:EmailWebLinkedInAlimentousInstagramGuest recommendations: The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R. TolkienAtomic Habits by James ClearGood Strategy Bad Strategy by Richard RumeltFor Small Creatures Such As We by Sasha Sagan

Connect with guest:WebInstagramGuest recommendations:Siddhartha by Hermann HesseJames Hoffman BooksThe Physics of Filter Coffee by Jonathan GagnéThe Creative Act by Rick Rubin

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Apply to be a World AeroPress Championship host.Guest recommendations:Grinding It Out by Ray KrocNever Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew WilkinsonIn Cold Blood by Truman Capote—www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comJunto - Roastery Owner’s CohortPomelo BookIG: @pomelocoffeeE: pomelocoffe@gmail.com LinkedIn: Luke WaiteIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

Recommendations: John Maxwell Books on leadership.www.verbcoffee.shop—www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comJunto - Roastery Owner’s CohortPomelo BookIG: @pomelocoffeeE: pomelocoffe@gmail.com LinkedIn: Luke WaiteIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

IG: @aspecialtybeanLI: Addison Mathis—www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comJunto - Roastery Owner’s CohortPomelo BookIG: @pomelocoffeeE: pomelocoffe@gmail.com LinkedIn: Luke WaiteIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

Website: www.luciabawot.comIG: @luciabawot Purchase We Belong Here: www.luciabawot.com Reach out here: info@luciabawot.com—www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comJunto - Roastery Owner’s CohortPomelo BookIG: @pomelocoffeeE: pomelocoffe@gmail.com LinkedIn: Luke WaiteIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

www.kaffeemacher.deRecommendations:Unreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraThe Nutmeg's Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis by Amitav GhoshThe Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World by Roman Krznaric—www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comJunto - Roastery Owner’s CohortPomelo BookIG: @pomelocoffeeE: pomelocoffe@gmail.com LinkedIn: Luke WaiteIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

www.threekeyscoffee.comRecommendations: - Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss - Outlive by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia- How I Built This—www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.comJunto - Roastery Owner’s CohortPomelo BookIG: @pomelocoffeeE: pomelocoffe@gmail.comLinkedIn: Luke WaiteIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

In this conversation, we heard about Christina Chin’s journey through cruise ship sales, international travel, a bakery, and a roastery that ultimately led to forming Favor Coffee.Christina kept returning to the concept of hospitality as the reason they are in coffee in the first place, and she also reminded us of the need to engage thoughtfully with the greater coffee community to keep our tanks full as entrepreneurs and solopreneurs.We wholeheartedly agree that keeping our tanks full in hospitality, coffee, and life requires being intentionally engaged in the community. Thank you for modeling this intentionality and thoughtfulness for us, Christina!If you missed the podcast recommendation, it is:Boss BaristaBuy coffee here: favor.coffeeFollow them: @favor.coffee

In this conversation, we heard about Ben’s journey that led him into coffee and the genesis of Long Miles as coffee producers.Over and over during this interview, Ben kept coming back to the fact that people are the reasons we do the work we do in coffee and creating meaningful relationships are the backbone of what we know to be specialty coffee. Couldn’t have said it better Ben! Thank you, for modeling Ubuntu for us and the rest of the coffee industry. We need it!If you missed his book recommendations, they are:- The Art of Possibility- Unreasonable Hospitality

Learn more: www.savorbrands.comRecommended Books:- Liar's Poker - Michael Lewis (Author)- Market Wizards - Jack Schwager- Change We Must - Nana Vearywww.thelevco.comIG: @thelevcoE: hi@thelevco.comSong: New Day by Mona Wonderlick

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What a privilege to speak with @jen_roberts22 about the journey that has led her to researching and writing about women throughout the coffee supply circle.Women make up about 70% of all folks in coffee but their work is largely in the background but Jen’s work is bringing these women, their stories and their work into the foreground.If you haven’t yet, give Jen a follow and head over to her website to subscribe to her newsletter. Every follow and subscriber will help to get these stories out there.