In this episode, I sit down with James Toonk to go beyond the surface of coffee—what it really looks like to start, build, and sustain a café through the highs, lows, and shifting seasons of life.

We also step into the wedding industry, unpacking the tension between trends and authenticity, the reality of building something that lasts, and what it takes to stay true to your vision while still evolving and creating something new.

This is a conversation about craft, risk, and the decisions no one talks about—on both sides of the industry.