Boss Barista

Boss Barista

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Boss Barista episodes

  • Emily Ordendoff's Statement at Reno Coffeechamps [034]
    Lots of amazing folks competed at the Reno Coffeechamps earlier this month,
    and used their platform to call out the SCA and speak up for their
    community. In this mini-episode, Jasper talks about activism and airs a
    statement from Emily Orendorff of Boxcar Coffee Roasters in Denver. Thank
    you to Emily for letting us air her statement, and Lucas Haladki for
    noticing this and tagging us on Twitter!
    12 min
  • Boss Barista In Paris [032]
    Hope you were paying attention in your high school French class -- we bring
    you an episode of Boss Barista entirely IN FRENCH! The great folks from
    Cafée let us hang and record a panel with women from all over the coffee
    scene in Paris, and we're thrilled to share the happenings of a coffee
    scene abroad. Remember, this episode is entirely IN FRENCH and we hope to
    bring you episodes in different languages soon!
    1 hr 16 min
  • LIVE FROM CHERRY ROAST [031]
    Jasper and Ashley head to Denver, Colo., for the third annual Cherry Roast,
    a coffee competition aimed at being inclusive and making coffee
    competitions accessible. We report live on the event and interview past
    winners, current competitors, and others in the Denver coffee who are
    making changes and pushing forward.
    50 min
  • We Interview Each Other [028]
    Boss Barista was born out of a conversation between Jasper and Ashley.
    Today, we revisit that conversation and delve deeper. Jasper talks about
    her name change and her background, and Ashley discusses her identity and
    talks an upsetting amount about Tinder.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Eileen Hassi Rinaldi of Ritual Coffee [027]
    It's here. Eileen Hassi Rinaldi of Ritual Coffee sits down with Boss
    Barista and walks us through her coffee history and how she started the one
    of the most progressive coffee companies in the United States. Dave Eggers,
    venture capitalists, and creating family are all covered!
    1 hr 9 min
  • Reflections on Leadership [026]

    A leader isn't simply the person in charge—it's the person who takes responsibility for their staff and ensures their success. In this episode, Jasper and Ashley talk about leaders in the cafe and why people seem to ignore their responsibility to their baristas. LEADERSHIP IS A PRACTICED SKILL YOU CAN DO IT BETTER. Photo featuring Jen Apodaca showing folks how to roast at a #shestheroaster event.

    43 min
  • 'There Was Nothing Here Before the Coffeeshop Opened!' [025]

    Gentrification is ugly and real. In this episode, we talk about Boyle Heights, how gentrification hurts neighborhoods, and the language behind gentrification—ever heard someone say, 'There was nothing here a few years ago?' Yes there was, it just didn't cater to your white, middle-class sensibilities. Honor neighborhoods, learn history, respect residents.

    51 min

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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…