Community Life #108 with Blue Arauz

Today my guest is Blue Arauz, a transformative community dynamo who inspires people with his creativity and passion for the work that he does, a retired host of a food show, Crave GFL, and Craft Beer Ambassador for Greater Fort Lauderdale, the life of the party, a Cuban kid from Miami, and the literal definition of 'If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life' 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 how did Blue fall in love with food

👉 top 3 positions on Blue's list of best coffees in Chicago

👉 how Blue feels about real winter

👉 what does it mean for Blue to call someone a friend

👉 where is Blue's passion for buildings from... and so much more about Blue's life! 🤩

Meet Blue on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluearauz/

https://www.instagram.com/blue_arauz

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Blue Arauz

(01:07) Journey to Becoming a Food Show Host

(05:30) Blue's Love for Food and Culinary Adventures

(09:01) Family Background and Early Influences

(11:44) Work Ethics and Life Lessons from Parents

(15:38) Childhood Memories and Love for Building

(17:54) Passion for Architecture and Photography

(20:13) Exploring New Cities Through Food and Coffee Shops

(24:12) Moving to Chicago: A New Chapter

(28:19) Experiencing Real Seasons

(30:50) Top Coffee Spots in Chicago

(34:32) Nightlife and Event Planning

(39:51) Friendship and Community Building

(47:01) Unexpected Moments and Life Changes

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