This episode explores coffee through the lens of Leo and Elisa of Picaresca Barra de Café -- life partners and business partners who have built their cafés into deeply rooted community spaces in Los Angeles. Their approach to coffee is shaped not only by personal taste and thoughtful execution, but by an ongoing dialogue with the people they serve.

In this conversation, Leo and Elisa open up about the personal and professional challenges of building a values-driven business, navigating uncertainty, and operating in a city constantly affected by cultural, economic, and political shifts. Through it all, they share how community, intention, and resilience continue to guide their work, and how they keep rising above the moment while staying rooted in who they are.

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