Caffeine & Green

Izzy is the owner of Mystic Mocha Cafe here is San Diego. Looked at as a community staple in neighborhood of University Heights, Izzy took on the 4th version of Mystic Mocha. He Started as a young hungry entrepreneur at 26 years old and now 2 years later, he is hustling a thriving Coffee, Wine, Beer, and Food Cafe! If that was not enough he shared what it was like to grow up in Tijuana, and then later move to the U.S. to go to school. This was such a fun conversation, Enjoy!

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Nate Abaurrea is a man of impecable communications. He has been the voice of a few soccer clubs including, Tijuana Xolos, San Diego Loyals to just name a few. He is also a dj for the Winyl club, a poet, and an author. This was truly a super fun and entertaining podcast. Nate's passion defintely shined in this episode. We also finished out C&G like we never have before. Enjoy!

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Andrea is the owner/roaster of 7 Drips Coffee in Tijuana, México. She cruised up to San Diego to discuss her journey in coffee, how she has helped some of the most established coffee shops in TJ begin, and even her journey in Martial arts. This was such an inspiring conversation for all my coffee people around the world. Get familiar y'all Andrea & the Tijuana coffee scene is about to cause some waves that all will feel in the coffee world. Enjoy!

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Dan Romeo is the Owner/Roaster of Trvlr Coffee & Owner/Brewer of One Season brewing here in San Diego, CA. We sat down and discussed his motivations in starting his brands and why he made the switch from the corporate life to running a roastery/brewery. His story is truly inspiring and motivated by passion. I enjoyed this conversation, I believe y'all will too.

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Cory Sayers is one of my oldest and best friends. He was on a southwest tour through San Diego, Arizona, and New Mexico. Not seeing each other for almost 4 years, we had to catch up, drink some beers and talk some shit. It was truly a wonderful conversation between friends. Enjoy!

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Dani Riggins is the Owner/Roaster of Ultreya Coffee. Her Shop is located near San Diego State and has been there for 4.5 years. She is hustler and determined to make it work by any means necessary. If running a shop wasn't hard enough, she also details the challenges and freedoms that come with living the van life. Living in her van for the last three years, we talked about how this helps with her personal reset, and keeping the shop afloat. Enjoy!

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3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Joshua Rowe is Executive Board Member for the College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF), a nonprofit which helps provide scholarships for skateboarders that are in college or need help get into College. Doug Works works for the Board Retailers Association which is nonprofit trade organization that provides valuable resources to board specialty retailers. Both gentlemen also work with Rollin' From The Heart a nonprofit that strives to improve the lives of at-risk & disadvantaged youth through skateboarding, surfing & camping. This conversation was very inpirational and informative, and a favorite of mine, Enjoy!

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3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

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Aight y'all this was a fun one. Defintely personal and down to the nitty gritty. We discussed Lucey Love's upcoming Instagram show 30 dates in 30 days and what was the motivation behind it. We also discussed dating in San Diego in your mid 30's, more specifically North Park. Lastly, we also discussed what we like, don't like, and what get's us to press that X real quick. Enjoy! 

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3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 

www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Ashley is the owner of Chouette Designs a jewelry brand that creates fine and custom jewelry that ranges from sizes 4.5 - 15. We discussed her pop-up shop that will be in front of the shop this Saturday, September 17th. We also dicussed the French Revolution, blood diamonds, and imposter syndrome. This was a wonderful conversation, enjoy!

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3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104

www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Justin Esselstrom is the owner & roaster of Genteel Coffee, and this week we sat down and dicussed his journey of opening a coffee shop, pivoting during covid, and deciding to being a new path of roasting his own coffee. That said, we also discussed his most recent win for SD coffee network's roasting competiton, Let's Roast. Enjoy!

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3072 El Cajon Blvd, SD, CA, 92104

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