I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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. We chat with world champions and unsung heroes alike because we believe in the universal truth – everyone has a story worth hearing. Whether you're looking for the secret behind the perfect cup, curious about the journey of a bean from farm to mug, or itching to hear the challenges and triumphs of running a café, we've got a sip of everything.
You could be a seasoned barista, a homebrewer just starting out, or someone who simply loves a good coffee tale; "I'M NOT A BARISTA" is your cozy nook in the vast world of coffee conversations. And remember, you don’t have to be famous or a coffee virtuoso to join us. Today’s listener could be tomorrow’s guest. Because in this world of aromas and flavors, every voice deserves a moment in the spotlight.
So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup, and let's steep in the stories of the coffee world together. Cheers!
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A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"
February 03, 2024 19:11 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBHello 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 community. Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to extend a heartfelt Happy New Year to each an...
S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation
September 15, 2023 14:25 - 47 minutesToday, 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 every coffee experience. While the world often measures success in revenue and numbers, Melissa’s j...
S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time
September 12, 2023 17:12 - 47 minutesIn 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 to follow. But who is Jeremy Zhang beyond the entrepreneur? Dive in to understand the fabric of the...
S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director
August 16, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBGet 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 challenges of steering a startup, the evolution of his role, and the driving force behind TIMEMO...
S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez
July 11, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBOur 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't one to shy away from controversy and gives us the skinny on this contentious tool, just like 5...
S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBEver 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 topics. Her content has attracted many coffee lovers. Nadia believes coffee has its own language which ...
S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB“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 now and discover the art of water tasting with Darren Meachem. For more information about ...
S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBWe 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 latest activities. We also delved into the topic of infused coffee and Oleksii generously share...
S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBIn 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 goes beyond just drinking it. He has honed his brewing skills and competed in the Brewers Cu...
S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories
March 24, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBIn 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 storytelling, James started Filter Stories to help coffee drinkers understand how their morn...
S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza
January 25, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBWho 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, and get to know the Mariam behind the competition, get to know her art, her past, and why she ...
S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022
January 11, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBIn 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; what inspires her daily, and what is she like in real life? Listen to this episode an...
Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis
January 05, 2023 22:00 - 1 minute - 2.07 MBHello 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 coffee journey with a humble beginning. He spent years working as a barista trainer. Whenever he ...
101 Coffee Stories: Paola Campana
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 5 minutes - 7.87 MBPaola 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 here https://notabarista.org/paola-campana/ Article by Virginia & Zoé Support our 101 Coffee Stories project on Kickstarter https://ww...
101 Coffee Stories: Juan Angel Welchez
October 06, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 9.42 MBCoffee 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 here https://notabarista.org/juan-angel-welchez/ Support our 101 Coffee Stories project on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iamnot...
Coffee Story #13: André Eiermann
September 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBThe 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 Barista Championship and became the first barista to roast coffee live on stage during his World Barista C...
Coffee Story #13: Fabienne Braun
September 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBMeet Fabienne Braun, a barista from Switzerland! Fabienne’s story begins as an optician’s apprentice, traveling to different countries while taking the time to stop at each country’s local coffee shop. She became entranced by the ambiance that coffee shops possessed, like a gateway into another world entirely. Eventually, Fabienne enrolled in her first barista class at the global Bible school in Norway called Youth With A Mission. When she returned to Switzerland, she began to frequent a...
S2E7: Meet Lars Aaen Thøgersen, coffee specialist in business innovation and sustainability
September 20, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBLars 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://notabarista.org/lars-aaen-thogersen/ MOMENTEM dual-burr manual coffee grinder https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/momentem-dual-burr-coffee-grinder-...
S2E7: Meet Lars Aaen Thøgersen, coffee specialist in business innovation and sustainability
September 20, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBLars 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://notabarista.org/lars-aaen-thogersen/ MOMENTEM dual-burr manual coffee grinder https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/momentem-dual-burr-coffee-grinder-f...
Meet Emma Niro
September 16, 2022 11:00 - 20 seconds - 526 KBHello, 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 show Read more coffee stories on https://notabarista.org/ Order Coffee Wristbands and support I'M NOT A BARISTA'...
Coffee story #12, Michael Tan
September 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 2.1 MBMeet 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://notabarista.org/michael-tan/ Article by Oluwatobifunmi Olaniran Support the show Read more coffee stories on https://notabarista.org/ Order Coffee ...
Coffee story #11, Rodolfo Barranco
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBAeropress 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 their specialty is a flat white. Fractal Café owns a bright red, old-school VW truck where they serve...
Audio story #10: Ömer Faruk Şahin
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.25 MBMeet 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 simply making bonds with people around a cup of coffee. Story by Emma Niro Read the full arti...
Audio story #9: Jodie Williams
August 20, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes - 4.23 MBMeet 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 coming, since recovering from a hamstring injury in 2012. She is a longtime advocate for the right...
Audio story #8: Juan Angel Welchez
August 15, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 5.54 MBMeet 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 here https://notabarista.org/juan-angel-welchez/ Article by Emma Niro Read more coffee stories here https://notabarista.org/coff...
Audio story #7 - Andrew Jay
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 4.93 MBAndrew 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 Niro Read the full story here https://notabarista.org/andrew-jay/ Follow us on Instagram for more coffee stories https://www.instagram.com/i...
Audio story #6 - Vivito Yeptho
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.86 MBThroughout 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 race.” Read the full story here https://notabarista.org/vivito-yeptho/ Support the show Read more ...
Audio story #5 - Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul
July 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBI’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-and-bought-coffee-trees-to-help-farmers-in-thailand/ Coffee Wristbands Charity Program https://notabarista.org/coffee-wristbands-charity-program/...
Audio story #5 - Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul
July 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.74 MBI’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-and-bought-coffee-trees-to-help-farmers-in-thailand/ Coffee Wristbands Charity Program https://notabarista.org/coffee-wristbands-charity-program/...
Audio story #4 - Lars Aaen Thøgersen
July 12, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 5.52 MBLars 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://notabarista.org/lars-aaen-thogersen/ Story by Nathierah Fredericks Support the show Read more coffee stories on https://notabarista.org/ Or...
Audio story #3 - Michalina Sujewicz
July 07, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MBMeet 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 she is and what she wants out of her career and life. She believes that: “If you have a cert...
Audio story #2 - Mariam Erin Pinza
July 04, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 3.31 MBThis 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 who wishes to compete in coffee competitions. Listen to this short audio coffee story, and get ...
Audio story #2 - Mariam Erin Pinza
July 04, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MBThis 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 who wishes to compete in coffee competitions. Listen to this short audio coffee story, and get ...
Audio story #1 - Fausto Russo
June 30, 2022 23:00 - 2 minutes - 4.14 MBAs 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 the scenes: This Monday, we had a meeting with our content writing interns brainstorming the new way o...
S2E7: Audio story #1 - Fausto Russo
June 30, 2022 23:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBAs 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 the scenes: This Monday, we had a meeting with our content writing interns brainstorming the new way o...
S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn 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 include articles written for Barista Magazine (@baristamagazine), Perfect Daily Grind (@perfectdail...
S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn 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 include articles written for Barista Magazine (@baristamagazine), Perfect Daily Grind (@perfectdail...
S2E5: Meet The Bhopal Brewing Club
May 24, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBHow 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 their story on our website here https://notabarista.org/bhopal-brewing-club/ If you like our pod...
S2E4: Meet Morgan Eckroth, your friendly internet barista
May 01, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBIn 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 aspects of coffee that are up-and-coming, and by showing these exciting and expensive things on ...
S2E3. Meet Justin Piercy, the coffee guy behind DaddyGotCoffee
April 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn 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 importance of consistency if you want to run a growing social media. Justin isn’t a barista, accordi...
S2E2. How Pack Katisomsakul built a growing coffee business during the pandemic
April 07, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBCovid-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 business during the pandemic time and build a growing coffee business just in two years, how...
S2E1. Meet Chandra Melo, ex-barista, marketer at Era of We
March 22, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBFor 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 believes that baristas can reach much more in their careers because herself is a great example....
S2E1. Meet Chandra Melo, ex-barista, marketer at Era of We
March 22, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBFor 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 believes that baristas can reach much more in their careers because herself is a great example....
#23. Meet Namisha and Raghunath, the coffee couple behind ārāmse
March 15, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBWatch 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 markets, Namisha decided to leave the fast-paced life for one with more balance and purpose. Coffe...
#22. Meet baristas Irina and Olga from Russia, spread love, not hate.
March 10, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB“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 coffee industry. In this episode, we have two guests Irina and Olga, ex-baristas from Russia shar...
#21. Meet Aslam, Director of Coffee for The Community Coffee, and Sarah Lee, Secondary School Teacher and Coffee Blogger from Singapore 🇸🇬
March 06, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBToday 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, Sarah is a full-time History and English educator at a local secondary school. After hours...
#21. Meet Aslam, Director of Coffee for The Community Coffee, and Sarah Lee, Secondary School Teacher and Coffee Blogger from Singapore 🇸🇬
March 06, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBToday 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, Sarah is a full-time History and English educator at a local secondary school. After hours...
#20. Meet Levent Oncu, Aeronautical engineer, Coffee blogger, and Turkish coffee community pioneer
February 15, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn 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 find time to review coffee tools, make Instagram live talk (with 83 episodes till today) and help Turkish coff...
#20. Meet Levent Oncu, Aeronautical engineer, Coffee blogger, and Turkish coffee community pioneer
February 15, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn 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 find time to review coffee tools, make Instagram live talk (with 83 episodes till today) and help Turkish coff...
#19. Meet Geoffrey Michelmore, Techncial Director at AREMDE
December 14, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBAre 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 in common. Every problem is also a window of opportunity. You just have to open it up. And that’s ...