Ep. 11 Melissa Lutz- Coffee Shops That Change Lives: A For-Profit, For-Purpose Business Model Spreading Good

Melissa Lutz is the co-owner of Generous Coffee Shop, a for-profit, for-purpose venture dedicated to using a portion of profits to create opportunities in communities that need it most- ranging from healthcare clinics to education facilities and beyond. Melissa moved across the country to pursue a dream and took an unconventional route to making it a reality (cue leaving notes on potential partners doorsteps..BOLD!) All of her efforts point towards her determination to create a better world where her level of joy is measured by the joy she can give others.

In this episode we talk about:


The for-profit, for-purpose business model
Channeling our creativity for a higher purpose
Starting with the resources in front of you
The sustainable solution she came up with to help fund her aunt’s nonprofit, Serve With Love
Taking a chance on ourselves
Why being patient is part of the dreaming process
Why asking for help is an indicator of passion
Leaning on and learning from mentors
The reality of running a coffee shop during COVID
Lessons learned from perceived “losses”


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Connect with Melissa & Generous Coffee Shop:


Melissa’s Instagram
Generous Coffee Shop's Instagram
Generous Coffee