I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World
Welcome to "I'M NOT A BARISTA," the podcast that brews conversations with the heartbeat of the coffee industry. Dive deep into the world of beans and brews as we chat with coffee aficionados from every corner of the globe. From the bustling streets of the world's coffee capitals to the quiet corners of local coffee shops, we bring you stories, insights, and tips that percolate with passion. Our episodes are a blend of vibrant narratives, featuring world champions and unsung heroes alike, because we believe everyone has a story worth hearing.
Episodes
S4E5: Steve Moloney Is Throwing the Coffee Party the World Needed
What happens when a music festival producer gets bored with coffee's stuffy competition scene? He starts a revolution.In this episode, we sit down with Steve Moloney, the founder of The Barista League. Ten years ago, he was done with 4 AM gigs in Swedish nightclubs and dreamed of a coffee event that felt less like a silent exam and more like a vibrant house party. That dream became The Barista Lea
S4E4: Coffee, Cocktails, and the Journey of Odi - Georgius Audrey Teja
In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Georgius Audrey Teja — or Odi, as most people know him — to chat about his incredible journey from behind the bar to the world stage.Odi’s story is one of quiet perseverance. From serving iced lattes to confused customers in the early days of Indonesia’s specialty scene, to winning the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship 2025
S4E3: Danny Toro: Brewing Community from 80°C Glory
Welcome back to I’M NOT A BARISTA, where we give a voice to coffee people! We’re thrilled to return with our latest episode, featuring Danny Toro (they/them), the 2024 US AeroPress Champion. From brewing at 80°C to win in Portugal, Danny shares their inspiring journey—from a biology student in Texas to a Brooklyn coffee consultant. Hear how their global roots (Netherlands, Korea, US) and ment
Brewing Rebellion: Nicholas Ginter on the SCA's Q-Grading Takeover
I’M NOT A BARISTA is back! In this fiery episode, we chat with Nicholas Ginter, founder of Degenerates Drinking Coffee, Q Arabica Grader, and U.S. Army veteran, who unpacks the SCA’s controversial takeover of the Q-grading system from CQI. From calling out the SCA’s “money-hungry” motives to sharing his journey from Afghanistan to coffee content creation, Nicholas offers bold insights on indu
Unmasking Vulnerability: Damien O'Brien on Mental Health and the Coffee Foundation
In this powerful episode, Damien O'Brien from Coffee Foundation opens up about his personal journey through loss, mental health challenges, and the harsh realities of the coffee industry. Damien shares how his painful experiences—including the loss of his mother and brother—led him to create a safe space for coffee professionals and farmers alike. He talks about the importance of vulnerabilit
S3E16: Meet Charity Cheung - A Champion's Tale: Charity Cheung on Coffee, Competition, and Community
In this episode, we sit down with Charity Cheung, 1st France Brewer’s Cup’22&’24, to explore her fascinating journey from public policy to the heart of the coffee industry. Charity shares how an unexpected start led her to pursue a new passion in specialty coffee, and what it was like to transition from academia to entrepreneurship in France. We dive into her competition experiences, the impor
From Medical Engineering to Greek Barista Champion: Nikos's Journey of Passion and Purpose
In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Nikos Antzaras, a two-time Greek Barista Champion whose love for coffee transformed his life and career. Starting as a medical engineering student working as a barista to cover expenses, Nikos found his true calling in the world of coffee—a decision that led to both family tensions and remarkable personal growth."I really fell in l
S3E14: From Barista to Barista Trainer: Andrew Jay's Journey of Growth and Resilience.
In this episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we catch up with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional, who shares his inspiring journey from being a barista to becoming a regional coffee trainer. Andrew opens up about the challenges he’s faced, including imposter syndrome, the impact of the pandemic on his business dreams, and the fine line between his professional and personal love for
S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE
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—Haroon has never shown his face or voice online.Wel
S3E12: A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"
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 truly means to be part of the global coffee communi
S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation
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, weaving exclusivity and personalization into ever
S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time
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 coffee competitions, setting a benchmark for many
S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director
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 unfolds his journey, you'll gain an insight into the
S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez
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 Squeaky Coffee with legal threats. Jo, however, isn'
S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee
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 on from just coffee to chats about deep topi
S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia
“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 of water, this episode is not to be missed. Tune in
S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.
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 Oleksii about the current coffee scene in Kiev and his lat
S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast
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 daughter and to all of us.Serafim's love for coffee
S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories
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 truths. Armed with these stories and a background in
S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza
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 that her method works. Listen to this episode,
S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022
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 the coffee world, Elysia still finds her passion in
Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis
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 17 years old, Petros Malousis embarked on his coffe
101 Coffee Stories: Paola Campana
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 article herehttps://notabarista.org/paola-campana/A
101 Coffee Stories: Juan Angel Welchez
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 NiroRead the article herehttps://notabarista.org/juan-angel-welchez/Support
Coffee Story #13: André Eiermann
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 working with coffee, he won the Swiss Bari
S2E7: Meet Lars Aaen Thøgersen, coffee specialist in business innovation and sustainability
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 storyhttps://notabarista.org/lars-aaen-thogersen/MOMENTEM dual-b
Meet Emma Niro
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 everyday coffee consumer.Support the showRead more coffe
Coffee story #12, Michael Tan
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 herehttps://notabarista.org/michael-tan/Article by Oluwatobifunmi O
Coffee story #11, Rodolfo Barranco
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 at only 18 years old at Fractal Café where thei
Audio story #10: Ömer Faruk Şahin
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 Ömer has big dreams, he is very content with s
Audio story #9: Jodie Williams
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 in the 400m final. This has been a long time comin
Audio story #8: Juan Angel Welchez
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 full article herehttps://notabarista.org/juan-an
Audio story #7 - Andrew Jay
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 NiroRead the full story herehttps://notabarista.org
Audio story #6 - Vivito Yeptho
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 advice he offered: “Those who work hard; win the r
Audio story #5 - Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul
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 herehttps://notabarista.org/pack-katisomsakul-50-milk-street-raised-750-through-coffee-wristbands-and-bought-coffee-trees-to-help-farmers-in-thailand/Co
Audio story #4 - Lars Aaen Thøgersen
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 herehttps://notabarista.org/lars-aaen-thogersen/Story by
Audio story #3 - Michalina Sujewicz
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!!!), Michalina has gained great insight into who
Audio story #2 - Mariam Erin Pinza
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 impact on the coffee scene and her tips for anyone wh
Audio story #1 - Fausto Russo
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 sharing stories - audio stories. Behind
S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee
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 working as a freelance content writer, her works inclu
S2E5: Meet The Bhopal Brewing Club
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 coffee drinkers learn about coffee. You can read
S2E4: Meet Morgan Eckroth, your friendly internet barista
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 allow for a lot of innovation and attention to aspe
S2E3. Meet Justin Piercy, the coffee guy behind DaddyGotCoffee
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 about content creation, branding, and the importan
S2E2. How Pack Katisomsakul built a growing coffee business during the pandemic
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 any coffee know-how, how could Pack start his coffee
S2E1. Meet Chandra Melo, ex-barista, marketer at Era of We
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 marketer at a big international coffee company. Chandra b
#23. Meet Namisha and Raghunath, the coffee couple behind ārāmse
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 working together.After 13 years in financial m
#22. Meet baristas Irina and Olga from Russia, spread love, not hate.
“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 also the adversities, they faced as women In the
#21. Meet Aslam, Director of Coffee for The Community Coffee, and Sarah Lee, Secondary School Teacher and Coffee Blogger from Singapore 🇸🇬
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 those that he has taken under his wing.Professionally
#20. Meet Levent Oncu, Aeronautical engineer, Coffee blogger, and Turkish coffee community pioneer
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 of a 5-years, he always can fi
#19. Meet Geoffrey Michelmore, Techncial Director at AREMDE
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 is where we found AREMDE and us have so much i
#18. Meet Tigger Chaturabul, content writer, designer, marketer, and I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteer
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 now living in the Netherlands. As a branding c
#17: Meet Robert McKeon Aloe, the author of Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee
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 upgrade coffee equipment for better espress
#16. Meet Jared Dennison Barista, Trainer & Lab Assistant at Wonderstate Coffee 🇺🇸
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 change and reinvention, it's my punk r
#15, Meet Ken Braz and August 63, the mobile coffee roastery in Berlin
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 12,000 euros to kick start his dreams, and hi
#14. Meet Betty Wee, graphic designer, barista, and roaster
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 BARISTA, and we will use the money to help bar
#13. Meet Ashley Rodriguez, the boss barista 🇺🇸
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 city in hopes of finding the perfect coffee shop, As
#12. Meet Micky, and let's talk about the I'M NOT A BARISTA
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 check our latest Charity Project on Indiegogo: http
#11. Meet our Marketing Intern Nicole Hilton 🇮🇹
"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 isdon’t ever feel like you’re behind anyone else. We all have a specific pace in life we must follow: some of us will find o
#10. Meet Sierra Yeo 🇸🇬 the diversity champion leading change for a more equitable coffee scene
Look Ma, 文欣 Sierra Yeo’s raising the bar: meet the diversity champion leading change for a more equitable coffee sceneFor Sierra Yeo, the barriers to growth have long been a frustrating source of motivation. This stems from her experience as a barista, being barred from upskilling opportunities and access to resources. She was made to feel her opinions were not valued, with little being done for s
#9. Meet Wendelien van Bunnik 🇳🇱 2019 World Aeropress Champion and 2019 Dutch Barista Champion
Snobby baristas make Wendelien van Bunnik nervous. That might be because she’s just about as welcoming, enthusiastic, and encouraging as they come. Despite winning one world and two Dutch national championships in a single year, Wendelien continues to expand her coffee journey with an unwavering appetite to learn more. Not even COVID-19 can stop her from sharing her passion with her like-mind
#8. Meet Piotr Skoczylas 🇵🇱🇬🇧, barista on bike and founder of Stol Coffee
Good relationships brew great coffee: Piotr Skoczylas shares about bringing coffee to people during a pandemicPiotr Skoczylas recounts the first time stepping into a specialty coffee shop as an intimidating experience for many people. We do not understand much of what we see on the menu, yet we feel that we should. Sometimes, not knowing more, we simply go along with the barista’s recommendation.
#7. Meet Jane Lash (Janina Łaszkiewicz )🇧🇾 Coffee Roaster, Competition Judge, Sensory Trainer and more
The Brewing Guide is alive on Kickstarter, check the link below and support this community project, thank you very much. http://kck.st/3d09x6YJanina Łaszkiewicz is like the water in an espresso puck.“I’m always finding paths to see where I can channel,”she says. By channeling, she means digging deeper to learn more about anything that sparks her interest, whether it’s computers or coffee.Janina Ła
#6. Meet Tim Rogg 🇬🇧, from filmmaker to coffee entrepreneur
How do you turn a big concept like specialty coffee into content that’s educational, digestible, and entertaining at the same time?Tim Rogg, co-founder and the ‘brawn’ behind The Right Roast, has spent the last decade doing just that. Along with his wife Aiko, who makes up the ‘brain’ behind the brand, the creative duo have devoted their effort into building an ecosystem that unites roasters and c
#05. Meet Binny Varghese 🇮🇳 Barista on Bike
Some people are coffee lovers, coffee connoisseurs, or coffee nerds; Binny Varghese is a coffee warrior.He’s known as “the barista on a bike” throughout India because in 2017, he convinced his then boss to let him tour the country on his motorcycle in order to visit every café on their network. The 110-day journey took him 21,000 kilometers through India and Nepal and changed his life in more ways
#04. Meet Dominic Symons🇨🇭, founder and designer of NanoFoamer
Dominic has been the founder of a design consultancy and tech venture. Now, he’s on to his third company Subliminal. His first Kickstarter campaign Nanofoamer exceeded its funding goal in just four hours. The Kickstarter campaign was 3682% funded, receiving over a third of a million dollars in funding from 5,823 backers.Early on in his career, he had the opportunity to design an espresso machine f
#03. Meet Anna Shuayre 🇲🇽, the founder of Meet The Local
Anna Shuayre is a volunteer at I'M NOT A BARISTA. She helps us write coffee stories and inspire others in the coffee community. Support the showRead more coffee stories on https://notabarista.org/Order Coffee Wristbands and support I'M NOT A BARISTA's charity workhttps://notabarista.org/product/notabarista-coffee-wristbands-2023/
#02. Meet Andrea Ley 🇲🇽, the happy owner of the blue coffee truck
Andrea is a truly inspiring woman and today we’d like to share her story with you, so you can be inspired too. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Andrea moved to Texas in 2010 and used to work as a software engineer for an IT department. In her own words:“Coffee was always my best part of the day at my old job. It was like my best friend for the eight years I worked as a software engineer”.As an
#01 Welcome to I'M NOT A BARISTA Podcast
How much do you know about the barista who makes your cup of coffee?My name is Micky and I’m not a barista. I am, however, excited to introduce the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast that will shine a spotlight on the role of baristas worldwide who work tirelessly to brew the delicious coffee that powers people every day.I’M NOT A BARISTA is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates the coffee communit
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