202 episodes
Boss Barista Boss Barista
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- Society & Culture
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4.4 • 86 Ratings
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Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want to hear from you! Contact us at bossbaristapodcast@gmail.com
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Kristen Hawley is Glad Restaurants Aren't Going Away
The author of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology, sees both the potential—and flaws—of tech in the food world.
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Stephanie Alcala Loves Bats And Coffee
Asking coffee trader Stephanie Alcala what does it mean to source responsible coffee and think holistically about sustainability.
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For Jackie Nguyen, a Coffee Shop Was Plan C
The owner of Cafe Cà Phê, Kansas City's first Vietnamese-owned coffee shop, talks about starting a business in a new city during a pandemic—and the importance of having a specific mission.
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Going Beyond Price with Brendan Adams
Specialty coffee distinguishes itself by its higher price tag—and stops there. To make meaningful change, Brendan Adams of Semilla argues that cost alone cannot be the finish line.
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What Baristas Actually Make with Adam JacksonBey and Valorie Clark
The average wage for baristas is $14 per hour—but many are only scheduled to work 26 hours a week. Go Fund Bean representatives discuss barista wages and more.
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Differentiating Between 'Value' and 'Values' With Ted Fischer
On neoliberalism and translating value in coffee with anthropologist and author of the book 'Making Better Coffee,' Ted Fischer.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Customer Reviews
Standard Pour episode!
I loved this episode! Very thoughtful and thorough interviewing really brought out the reflections and the experiences of a Black women-owned coffee business owner and first-time entrepreneur.
My key takeaway is that sometimes it’s daunting to realize your visions, but once you start working towards it, you find community willing and able to support you in manifesting your dreams along the way.
Keep doing what you do!
Amazing resource
I’ve been a listener for years and am finally getting around to reviewing. This podcast is a PHENOMENAL resource for all things coffee. Managing tips? Got em. How to get into competition? It’s here. Unionization efforts? Covered. Roasting and sourcing conversations? Oh you betcha. Love it and cannot recommend this podcast enough.
Amazing
I'm kind of surprised that this show doesn't have more reviews. It's given me so much information and resources to move forward in the coffee community. Ashley does a wonderful job of highlighting the issues that this industry faces.