What happens when two sisters marry two brothers?

In this episode of Coffee Cruise, Ashley is joined by her sister Whitney as they hit the road to Waterloo, Illinois for a homebrew and barbecue competition where their husbands—who also happen to be brothers—are competing.

From sharing holidays and family traditions to navigating life's challenges together, Ashley and Whitney open up about what it's really like being sisters married to brothers.

Along the way, they talk brewery dreams, being brewers' wives, supporting entrepreneurs, and the unique bond that keeps their families connected.

You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the competition, hear about the beers on tap, meet some of the people who make these events so special, and find out how the Hendricks Brothers Brewery team performed against some of the region's best homebrewers.

Grab your coffee and come along for a road trip filled with family stories, laughs, community, craft beer, and conversations about chasing big dreams together.

Let's take the long way.

Sometimes life hits you with a speed bump you never saw coming. Grief doesn’t follow rules—and it definitely doesn’t come with a roadmap.

In this episode, we get real about loss, healing, and what it actually looks like to keep moving forward when everything feels heavy. We also open up about cancer—survivorship, caregiving, and the impact it has not just on the person going through it, but on the people who love them.

Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions around grief, cancer, and medical experiences that may be emotional or difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

🤠☕ We came for the music... but left with a story.

In Episode 16 of Coffee Cruise, my husband and I head to Austin, Texas for the Two Step Inn Music Festival and end up creating our own Austin Coffee Trail along the way.

From hidden coffee gems and creative coffee concepts to incredible food, local breweries, a DIY craft bar, and even a Texas hailstorm, this trip turned into much more than a weekend getaway.

Join us as we explore Austin's unique coffee culture, visit spots like Cosmic Coffee, Brew & Brew, Maaribu Coffee, Teal House Coffee & Bakery, Lazarus Brewing Company, and The Salty Donut, and share our favorite memories from one unforgettable adventure.

Of course, Texas had a few surprises waiting for us—including a canceled festival day, a Bass Pro Shop hailstorm shelter, and one perfect night of live music featuring Chris Stapleton, Red Clay Strays, Avery Anna, and more.

So grab your favorite drink and come take the long way through Texas with us.

☕ Austin Coffee Trail
🎸 Two Step Inn Music Festival
🌩️ Texas Storms & Unexpected Detours
👜 Upstairs Circus Craft Bar
🍩 Incredible Local Eats
🚙 Adventures on the Road Ahead

Behind the Brews isn't always a coffee shop!

This conversation covers the journey of starting a business, the concept of Market and Main, the importance of local support and networking, and the surprises and challenges of entrepreneurship.

Buckle up and let's cruise!

School’s out for summer! ☀️🚙

In this cozy backyard edition of Juice Box Cruise, Avery and Mom swap the Jeep for an egg chair as they sit outside watching hummingbirds, sipping coffee and dirty sodas, and talking all about the end of third grade.

From summer bucket lists to future careers — this episode is full of honest kid perspective, laughs, and sweet moments that remind us to slow down and enjoy the little things.

Sometimes the best Coffee Cruise… happens right in your own backyard.

Grab your coffee, buckle up (or unbuckle), and let’s cruise.

This week on Coffee Cruise, I’m sitting down with Bre from Chocolate Covered Creations to talk about entrepreneurship, community, creativity, and the heart behind building a business people truly connect with.

From balancing the chaos of business ownership to creating a welcoming space for the community, this conversation is full of honesty, inspiration, and plenty of sweet moments along the way.

Grab your coffee, settle in, and come take the long way with us. 🍫☕

This Mother’s Day episode is a special one.

I sit down with her mom during a visit to Arizona for a real, unfiltered conversation about motherhood—then vs now.

From early mornings with quiet cups of coffee to raising kids in completely different worlds, this episode is full of perspective, laughter, and moments that just hit differently when you’re living it yourself.

They talk about:
– How motherhood has changed over the years
– The pressures, the joy, and the constant balancing act
– Watching your daughter become a mom
– And the beautiful transition into being a grandma

It’s honest. It’s heartfelt. And it’s one of those conversations
that makes you pause and reflect on where you’ve been—and who helped shape you along the way.

This episode is dedicated to all moms…

and especially to those who are no longer with us. 💛

Whether you’re celebrating, remembering, or somewhere in between—this one’s for you.

This is Coffee Cruise — conversations for the road ahead.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is pause.

In this personal episode of Coffee Cruise, Ashley shares how a solo getaway, quiet reflection, and time in nature helped her slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with herself through grief and healing.

Grab your coffee, roll the windows down, and take the long way—because sometimes the road back to yourself is the one worth taking.

Get to know your host—Ashley—on a deeply personal episode about family, loss, surviving cancer, chasing dreams, and building a life full of purpose.

Plus: a hidden gem coffee stop at MeMe Coffee Shop that just served up one of the best lattes of my life.

Real talk. Real heart. Real good coffee.

Take the long way—and let’s cruise.

This episode is about our Spring Break trip out in Colorado, I set out to do what I always do—find good coffee and explore local spots.

I also sat down with my brother—business owner of a Golf Chiropractic Clinic, husband, dad of three—who’s right in the middle of building something from the ground up. And we got real about it all.

From growing up and the paths we thought we’d take… to what it actually feels like to step into entrepreneurship with no roadmap.

We talk about:
☕ Chasing ideas and building a business from scratch
☕ The pressure of providing while figuring it out in real time
☕ The importance of relationships and networking (and learning that the hard way)
☕ The quiet moments where it feels like failure
☕ And what it really means to pivot instead of quit

It’s honest. It’s unfiltered. And it’s a reminder that most people are figuring it out as they go—even when it looks like they have it all together.

So grab your coffee, take the long way… and let’s cruise.