Coffee Beans & Booze

A fellow community warrior, Kelly O'Brien joins Coffee Beans and Booze to talk about her life as a teacher, volunteer, and mom. Hear about the interesting road she and her husband took to become parents. It's a story that is inspiring and telling of just how awesome Kelly is! And, find out Kelly's perspective on resiliency and why the simple act of love is so important.

Striving for a life of simplicity, this weeks guest Ashley Birch imparts her lessons and take-aways with listeners. Ashley is a mom of four in a blended household, where she encounters the challenges and joys of raising a child on the Autism Spectrum. Additionally, she is a small business owner with amazing talent. You won't want to miss this interview with a mom doing the hustle!

Join Jasmine and Shila as they host Stacy Foley, a guest that has so much to offer! Learn more about her home-school advocacy, the really cool business adventure she's embarked on due to COVID, and how she's navigated a new world without face-to-face meetings. The trio dive into topics related to trauma informed care, rugged independence, and empathy. Find out the story behind the name of her episode and enjoy another fantastic guest!

A throw back to where the idea of Coffee Beans and Booze all began, this episode will introduce you to one of our favorite women in nonprofit fundraising, Nickie Fredenburg. Nickie joins us from Ithaca, NY, where she works for an online fundraising platform, GiveGab. Nickie shares with the duo how online fundraising has changed in the times of COVID and what exciting things we can imagine in the nonprofit fundraising space. A mother of two daughters, Nickie shares how she makes philanthropy part of their everyday and how this spirit can be cultivated.

Join Coffee Beans and Booze for a fun and inspiring interview with Shila's college roommate, Laura Whitmire. Laura is an educator and entrepreneur who opened a soap and candle business during the lockdowns. Treat Yourself Soap & Candle Co. is a creative outlet for Laura, who enjoys teaching others her craft. Hear how Laura's journey started at Milton Hershey School, what surprising gift Shila's husband bought her recently, and what it's like to raise five children in a blended family. Laura is full of optimism and will surely brighten your day!

If ever there was a guest to align perfectly with the name of this podcast, it's Allyson Stammel Tumminaro, Sonder's Coffee Roaster and owner/operator of Ancestor Coffee (get it, she works with coffee beans!). Ally brings so much wisdom about passions and following a calling, even when that is something that comes as a surprise. Find out what brought Ally to love coffee and coffee shops and how working with family can be a rewarding experience. Ally is a great interview and one you're sure to get some great take-aways!

Coffee Beans and Booze Season 3's first guest will not disappoint! Listen in as firecracker, mover, and shaker Heather Grayberg, executive artistic producer at Revival Productions, gives the inside scoop of what its like to start your own nonprofit, what called her to begin a theatre program in Coatesville, Pa, and what sets her on fire. There are so many amazing tips and tricks that you don't want to miss this kick-off episode! Tune in to hear the actionable of the week to help turn your passions into something your friends, family, and neighbors will want to support too!

Shila and Jasmine kick off the season with wit and wisdom about continued life in the midst of COVID, reimagining programming, and family online purchases. Hear the duo share the latest updates on their 2021 goals. Season 3 might be the best one yet—you don't want to miss it!

In this bonus episode, learn some fun facts about the hosts and friends of Coffee Beans and Booze, including the last concerts they hit before COVID, what merch they've considered or actually purchased, who tends to be hangry, and what The Office character one of the hosts mosts aligns with even though their spouse isn't a fan! Hear how Jasmine's husband misunderstood recording night, and how #1 Fan Mindy spills about her first drop shot and a not-so-big surprise in her life!

4 Friends, 50 Minutes, 6 Shots. Listen as Shila and Jasmine are joined by Mindy Nguyen, number 1 fan, and Kevin Gane, theme song creator, to talk about—well, that's for you to find out. Mindy dishes about her favorite childhood treats, which pairs well with the "Candy of Our Childhoods" shots theme (Kevin not included!). Hear the inside scoop on Palmyra's Great Give, pancake traditions, and what shot was not a fan favorite. So much fun there may even be a sequel!