In this episode of Coffee Gals, we spoke with Jarryd Lee, Co-Owner and Roaster of the recently launched Mighty Valley Coffee in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Specializing in lighter and small batch roasting, Jarryd talks about their journey into the roasting business and shares some helpful advice for others who are interested in getting into the coffee industry.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Green BeaneryModulating the Flavor Profile of Coffee, by Rob HoosScott Rao booksMill City Roasters YouTube Channelfarmscore.caNote for mobile Apple devices: Please take phone off silent/vibrate for audio to work.

In this episode of Coffee Gals, we spoke with Paige Watts, Owner Wild Child Coffee Project in Westboro. Paige discusses what inspired this playful child-friendly café and the need for more inclusive spaces in our community. We also talk about how the team is pivoting in unique ways to adapt to the pandemic and remain open. Note for mobile Apple devices: Please take phone off silent/vibrate for audio to work.

In this episode of Coffee Gals, we spoke with Karin Rabuka, Owner of No Go Coffee Co. Currently celebrating 10 years in the coffee roasting business, Karin reflects on how the company started, some of the lessons learned throughout the process and where things are going next. We also chat about No Go’s lineup of coffee and espresso. Note for mobile Apple devices: Please take phone off silent/vibrate for audio to work.

In this episode of Coffee Gals, we chat with Francis Buekert, owner of Cloud Forest Coffee. We uncover the meaning behind their name, the source of their Ecuadorian beans and the tumultuous history of the community that lives in the area. We also touch upon what’s unique about their coffee and where to find it in Ottawa to try it for yourself.Note for mobile Apple devices: Please take phone off silent/vibrate for audio to work.

In this episode of Coffee Gals, we sat down with one of the owners of Happy Goat, Henry Assad, to discuss HG’s origins, their expanding business and upcoming projects, how they’re adapting during the covid pandemic and of course, their delicious coffee.Note for mobile Apple devices: Please take phone off silent/vibrate for audio to work.

In our first ever episode of the Coffee Gals, we're speaking with Deborah Ntawigirira, Co-Founder and Managing Director of IZERE Coffee about the meaning of IZERE, her journey in Ottawa's coffee community and the unique nature of the Burundian coffee bean.Note for mobile Apple devices: Please take phone off silent/vibrate for audio to work.

The Coffee Gals podcast is brought to you by the team behind the Ottawa Coffee Fest. Every few weeks, we’ll be speaking with different people within the coffee industry so you can get to know more about your favourite local roasters and coffee shops. We’ll be discussing all things coffee, from bean to cup, along with entrepreneurial successes and hardships that Ottawa-based coffee businesses have gone through. Available on coffeegals.ca, Spotify, Apple and Google.