This episode is about the LA vibe for us on day 6. It was a whirlwind of a day in sunny California.
Cate and I stayed in the perfect Airbnb in West Hollywood, two blocks from one of the best coffee shops in LA, Kings Road Cafe.
Join in on our fun and adventures as we navigate through LA traffic to drop off our luggage in West Hollywood. Then, drive to downtown LA to pick up one of our crew so we could drive to the Griffith Observatory. After that, we stopped by the coolest neighborhood, known as Los Feliz, and then hustled back through rush hour to make our dinner reservations at La Piazza in The Grove. All in few hours. Did I mention rush hour.
I felt like I was Anthony Bourdain from 24 hour layover. It was a wild and crazy day, but we had a blast.
We hope you enjoy the ride.
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This episode is about experiencing the Grand Canyon. We stayed at the Thunderbird Lodge, just a 100 ft. away from the South Rim of the Canyon.
It was such an honor to have such an experience of hiking on the famous Bright Angel's trail and to walk with Elk and deer, which apparently graze in front of the hotels every morning.
This leg of the trip was priceless, and I encourage anyone to visit this magnificent area.
We hope you enjoy our adventures.
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This is episode is about how relaxation and rejuvenation was experienced at a different level on our trip.
Fun and relaxation in the Land of Enchantment is what Cate and I experienced while visiting one of the top Spas and Resorts in the country, Ojo Santa Fe.
Who knew that visiting a puppy patch, silky chickens, while dipping in the natural hot springs and a salt pool could be so relaxing? Well, it ALL was!
Every part of this magical place were the catalyts to give us the type of rejuvenation that was needed and necessary for our minds, bodies, and souls.
We hope you enjoy our new discoveries in the Land of Enchantment.
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Today's episode is about Cate and I experiencing historical greatness, delicious southern food, and basking in the love of a fellow road tripper in Memphis, TN.
This road trip podcast series is for you, adventurous one, someone who loves leaning, meeting new people, and growing from those experiences.
We hope you enjoy!
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Spring and summer are around the corner, and today's podcast starts a series of days where my wife and I take you on our epic 19 day road trip from last summer.
Road trips are fun, adventurous, and inspiring, and on our journey, we made friends, mistakes, and laughed a lot along the way.
Our road trip took us through 16 states, 4 national parks, and 2 states parks. We stayed in gorgeous Airbnbs, a hotel 75 feet from the south rim of the Grand Canyon, camped in a National Park, and glamped in a luxury yurt.
We want to show you all the magnificent sites we visited, the most important items that we chose to take, all the while tasting some great coffee on our journey.
This episode is day 1 of our road trip visiting the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.
Have you ever wondered what living in a French Chateau would be like? Well let your mind wonder as Cate and I take you to the largest home in the United States, the Biltmore House. It's as if we stepped into the French Renaissance Era for a few hours.
We hope you enjoy our adventures!
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This episode is about a man who is 86, and is from an era of challenging times, but as you hear, enjoyable times. Meet my father, Douglas White, aka "Dougie Fresh".
His passion about his family, gardening, and of simpler times is evident in this podcast.
We hope you enjoy our conversation.
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The years of navigating through the streets of South Central, LA has tested our guest, LaNisa Williams, but with a bit of divine intervention while in jail, hard work when she got out, and the commitment to her personal growth and being the best black coffee professional that she can be, has catapulted her life into being one for the movies.
Sit back, relax, and have a cup while LaNisa Williams, founder of Barista Life LA, takes you on an inspirational journey through the trials and tribulations of her life.
If you would like to see the video on YouTube, check her here, https://www.youtube.com/@cuppaconnections
We hope you enjoy.
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What can you say about a woman who has visited 60 countries, 47 states, and 6 continents? Inspirational is one word that comes to my mind.
Meena Thiruvengadam has been a writer for over 20 years, and has written for publications such as Travel & Leisure and The Wall Street Journal to name a few. She's as authentic and as fun as they come.
This episode showcases a woman who has traveled the world as a writer and an explorer. We not only hear about some of her cool coffee experiences, but of some of her inspiring adventures, like the time she climbed an Alaskan Glacier.
We hope you enjoy .
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This episode is about a former model, Nicole Michelle, who has lived a very interesting life within world or fashion and makeup.
Over her career, she has learned a few things, and one of the most interesting things is how working with MAC cosmetics showed her how to make coffee from their foundation colors, but she doesn't stop there. Not only does she share her coffee making stories, she gives us more fun and laughter from other stories of her journey through life.
We hope you enjoy!
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I love great stories, and Kalen Bingham gives us one.
Listen to Kalen's story of how she went from being a fourth grade teacher to becoming the budding owner of Thrive Coffee Company in Greensboro, NC.
Her passion for giving the community of Greensboro, her hometown, not only a great cup of coffee, but a warm and heartfelt experience each and every time you visit her mobile coffee cart.
I hope that you will enjoy her amazing journey.
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This episode is a continuation of Episode 9. Listen to Ana's story of how she and her husband have created one of the best kept secrets in Aruba. It's wonderful to gain new perspectives of a place that only locals can provide.
You will gain knowledge of her community Mangel Halto, which is located in the city of Savaneta, and you will hear why her restaurant and beach apartments, Anate, are some of the best that the island has to offer.
We hope you will enjoy it.
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I can't say about my time visiting Aruba. It feels like home, and I wanted to share with you my personal life changing experience on this tiny Island.
I hope you enjoy it!
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Join Marilyn Dryke, President of Cafe Feminino Foundation and her loving, educational, and humbling experiences while she visited the communities of Peru in the organizations quest to help the Cafe Feminino women coffee farmers of Peru.
Marilyn has visited the communities of Peru over 20 times, since 2007. The organization has been a vital part of the women coffee farmers success.
What a heartfelt conversation!
Share, download, and contribute to these magnificent Cafe Feminino women coffee farmers to help them to continue making great strides for themselves, their families, and growing their delicious coffee.
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A percentage will go to our grant as well.
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What an impressive community that Boone, North Carolina has up in the High Country, and we have the chance to talk with Boone native and coffee and donut shop owner, Josiah Davis.
This episodeis filled with great stories from beginning to end about dreams, discoveries, and a whole lot more.
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Women coffee farmers from around the world started a movement and created Cafe Feminino.
Lane Mitchell, marketing manager for Cafe Feminino Coffee and Joe Van Gough Coffee shares with us the flight of these brave women behind great coffee!
What a magnificent story of 464 women who wanted to get paid what they were worth.
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Within this episode, we explore the delicate and delicious balance of coffee and food pairings, with delicious summer food and coffee cocktail recipes with our featured guest Lisa Ricord.
Lisa earned her culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, California, and has worked in many famous hotels within Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and many more locations.
Salut and bon appetit my friends!
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Listen to the first hand experiences about the Dutch and Aruban coffee culture as well as other cultures from Wanda Broeksema, a Holland-Born Aruban local.
Wanda has traveled all over the world representing the Aruban Olympic Committee as their president as well as traveling for Starbucks working as the country manager for all Starbucks in Aruba and Curacao.
It was a wonderful treat to have a good down-to-earth conversation with one of Aruba's important female figures.
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With over 15 years of working within the coffee industry, enjoy Brian's immense knowledge of the coffee industry from coffee tastings to brewing methods, and much more.
We had a ball picking Brian's brain and learning as much about the coffee industry, from brewing techniques, to learning about the best grinders, to learning about the Specialty Coffee Association. Our conversation went from A-Z in 30minutes.
It was such a fascinating conversation. It was laid back and like you were talking to your neighborhood cafe owner. You know the one that's always around and loves to talk coffee and cares about their customers? That's Brian Webb.
Enjoy.
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Escape to France and Italy with Malaika Paul as she talks about how she likes to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate in the beautiful places, not as a tourist, but as a local.
Her nuggets of information are invaluable, speaking on topics ranging from how to find a good bistro with coffee or a great view within the best and most popular neighborhoods, or how to order a cup of coffee if you're a first time visitor, and much more!
If you want to explore more of Malaika's travels from our conversation, there are images and links within our virtual cafe, Better with a Cup of Coffee.
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Imagine going into the town of San Sebastian del Oeste where coffee is grown, or Oaxaca where you can buy those authentic Mexican clay pots for Cafe de la Olla, "Coffee of the pot".
Jovany Jara takes us on a journey from his time living in Mexico and creating his restaurant, El Plato Grande, that is real, funny, and beautiful. You'll want to visit Mexico after this conversation.
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Cuppa Connections Ep. 20: Day 6 - Adventures in Los Angeles, CA; We Felt like Anthony Bourdain from 24 Hour Layover
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Cuppa Connections Episode 19: Road Trip Day 5 in One of the Seven Wonders of the World
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Cuppa Connections Episode 18: Day 3 & 4: An Epic Road Trip in Santa Fe, NM: From Puppies to Jacuzzis; The Best Spa Experience Ever
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Cuppa Connections Episode 17: Day 2: An Epic Road Trip in Memphis, TN; The Truth Hurt, but It Was Profoundly Inspiring.
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Cuppa Connections Episode 16: Day 1: The Biltmore Estate; Stepping Back into the Renaissance Era
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Cuppa Connections Episode 15: Listening to a Generation That Still Wants to Be Heard; My Dad
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Cuppa Connections Episode 14: From Felon to Coffee Master
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Cuppa Connections Episode 13: Meena Thiruvengadam; A Natural-Born Explorer
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Cuppa Connections Episode 12 : The Makeup Industry and Coffee
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Cuppa Connections Episode 11: Rise and Thrive with Kalen Bingham, Owner of Thrive Coffee Company
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Cuppa Connections Episode 10: From Venezuela to Aruba; Ana's Story
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Cuppa Connections Episode 9: The Experience of a Lifetime
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Cuppa Connections Episode 8: Travels to Peru
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Cuppa Connections Episode 7: A Hidden Gem in the High Country
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Cuppa Connections Episode 6: The Women Coffee Farmers Who Started Their Own Movement
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Cuppa Connections Episode 5: The Secret Love Affair of Coffee and Food
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Cuppa Connections Episode 4: A Personal Coffee Experience from a Holland-Born Aruban Local
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Cuppa Connections Episode 3: Brian Webb, A Fascinating Coffee Expert
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Cuppa Connections Episode 2: An Amazing Experience in France and Italy
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Cuppa Connections Episode 1: A Piece of Authentic Mexico
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