In this episode of Coffee Cruise, we’re pulling up to a spot you won’t want to miss… ☕️✨

We’re taking you Behind the Brews with the incredible team at Press Coffee & Tea in Trenton, IL — where coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a mission, a community, and a second chance for so many.

We chat about:

• ☕ How Press Coffee & Tea got started
• 💭 The inspiration behind their unique space and menu
• 🚧 The real challenges of running a small business
• ❤️ The heart behind their mission to give back and support those in recovery
• 🌱 How coffee can create purpose, connection, and new beginnings
  

This episode is full of real conversation, good energy, and a whole lot of heart — exactly what Coffee Cruise is all about.

So grab your coffee, take the long way, and come cruise with us. 🚙💨

Bunnies. Eggs. Coffee. And traditions from all over the world. ☕🌍

This week on Coffee Cruise, we’re taking a global ride through Easter—sharing fun, surprising, and sometimes hilarious traditions you’ve probably never heard of.

Hop in, grab your drink, and let’s take the long way.

Welcome to our very first Juice Box Cruise. 🧃🚙

If you listened to Episode 3, you might remember me talking about our trip to Arizona — and this episode is a real, unfiltered moment captured from that trip.

My 9 yo daughter Avery and I snuck away for a drive to find a dirty soda, and somewhere along the road, we ended up having one of those unexpected conversations about life.

The kind that catches you off guard…
and makes you realize kids sometimes have the clearest perspective of all.

So whether you’re sipping coffee, a smoothie, or a juice box…

Come along for the ride.

Because sometimes the best conversations don’t happen over coffee…
they happen over a juice box.

This week on Coffee Cruise, we’re taking you Behind the Brews for the very first time — and we couldn’t think of a better place to start than right here in our hometown.

We’re sitting down with the amazing owner behind Mokka Bon in Troy, Illinois — the coffee shop that has fueled countless mornings, conversations, and community moments for locals like us.

In this episode we talk about:
☕ The story behind how Mokka Bon got started
☕ What it’s really like owning a small coffee shop
☕ The drinks customers absolutely have to try
☕ The chaos, the laughs, and the reality of running a local business

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating the coffee shop you love — this episode is for you.

So grab your favorite drink, hop in the Jeep, and come Behind the Brews with us.

Two Ashleys. Two trips. A lot of coffee. ☕🚙

In this episode of Coffee Cruise, Ashley 1 heads to Mesa, Arizona to visit her mom, where she and her sister hit a local coffee shop and dive into real conversations on the road.

Meanwhile, Ashley 2 is living her best Passenger Princess life at Disney, bringing back a full Disney coffee review and a tips and tricks for FUN at Walt Disney World!

You’ll hear:
☕ coffee shop stops
💬 real sister conversations
😂 mom confessions

Grab your coffee and ride along with us… and remember to take the long way. ☕🚙

Buckle up — this episode is more than just your average drive-time chit-chat. It’s a bold, heartfelt dive into friendship, mindset, and how claiming your power can transform your world. Grab that coffee — because these conversations hit deep and inspire action.

In this episode:

• The magic of love at first sight and friendship’s weird, beautiful moments
• How energy, mindset, and the law of attraction shape our lives
• Real struggles with health, recovery, and rediscovering purpose
• The importance of honesty, feelings, and good communication in friendships
• Practical tools like The Secret and You Are a Badass to flip the negative into positive
• The power of living in the moment and how to stop stressing over things that will always work out

Every journey starts with a first sip. In Episode 1 of Coffee Cruise, we kick things off by introducing the podcast, sharing why it was created, and setting the tone for the conversations ahead. This episode is all about beginnings—coffee in hand, no rush, just real talk as we ease into the ride. Welcome to Coffee Cruise. Let’s cruise.