Connection Over a Cup

What if the discipline that drives an athlete could also fuel an artist’s creativity?.

What We Cover

~The surprising parallels between sports and art
~The influence of cultural identity on artistic purpose
~Why solitude is essential for self-discovery
~How community offers encouragement and shared inspiration
~A challenge for listeners: start “doing” to live your creative truth

Notable Takeaways

~The journey of self-discovery is both inward and shared
~Community gives artists strength and belonging
~Vulnerability requires courage in a noisy world
~Observation fuels growth and deeper creative awareness

Episode Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction to Edric Ivan
02:44 — From Soccer to Art: A Unique Transition
05:15 — The Discipline of Art: Parallels with Sports
07:57 — Expressing Emotions Through Art
10:18 — Finding Community in the Art World
13:47 — Embracing Authenticity in a Noisy World
15:16 — The Journey of Self-Discovery and Choice
18:29 — Building Community Through Art
22:30 — Cultural Influence in Artistic Creation
23:50 — Pursuing Passion and Future Aspirations

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YOUR CALL TO ACTION: Your turn to build connection over a cup. Create something this week—paint, write, or simply reflect—and share your story with us on Instagram @chaptercoffeeculture.

In this episode of Connection Over a Cup, host Jennifer Brown speaks with Ben Terpsma, the executive director of a veteran nonprofit and the Forge Yoga and Movement Studios. They discuss Ben's military background, the importance of community for veterans, the challenges of reintegration into civilian life, and the role of yoga in promoting mental health. Ben shares insights on building connections through coffee and the mission of his nonprofit to support veterans. The conversation highlights the significance of community, mindfulness, and the healing power of shared experiences.

What We Cover:

~Why the offer of a simple cup of coffee can mean more to a veteran

~How fire watch in the military inspired Chapter Coffee’s new blend, Fire Watch

~The founding story of The 90 and its mission to support veterans

~How yoga and movement are transforming lives at The Forge Studio

~A challenge for listeners: skip the script of “thank you for your service” and invite a veteran for coffee instead

Notable Takeaways:

~Reintegration into civilian life can be challenging for veterans

~Encouraging veterans to participate in community events fosters connection

~The importance of saying no to avoid burnout

~Creating a welcoming environment in fitness spaces is crucial for newcomers

~Overcoming challenges and building connections

Episode Chapters:

00:00—Introduction to Ben Terpsma and His Background

06:30—Military Experience and Community Building

12:40—Challenges of Reintegration into Civilian Life

15:43—The Forge Yoga Studio: A Community Initiative

20:20—Supporting Veterans and Community Engagement

21:58—NEW CHAPTER

24:02—Creating an Inclusive Environment in Fitness

28:16—Ascent 90: A Nonprofit for Veterans

32:50—Overcoming Challenges and Building Connections

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Paulo Zanetti is a Brazilian-born entrepreneur and Colorado realtor who came from humble beginnings to big-time success, all without losing his optimism and focus. He’s candid about ADHD, meditation, and the small daily choices that compound.

What we cover

~Coffee as a daily ritual—from childhood memories to winter fireplace mornings.

~Immigration story: deciding at six to move to the U.S., landing in LA, hustling multiple jobs.

~ADHD: diagnosis, meds, self-compassion, and how Kundalini/meditation quiets the ego.

~“One small step a day”: writing goals, learning customer service, and compounding progress.

~Marathons that rewired mindset: finishing changed what “possible” means.

~Farm life and radical kindness—why caring for animals shaped Paulo’s philosophy.

~Real estate as service: make deals where everyone wins; stay present; lead with love.

Notable takeaways

~Big shifts come from small daily reps—write the goal, take one step, repeat.

~Treat ADHD like a design brief: fewer inputs, timers, single-tasking, and morning meditation.

~Finish lines change your brain—cross one (a marathon, a project) and the “impossible” becomes possible.

~Lead with generosity; keep it win-win. Abundance beats zero-sum in business and community.

~Care builds discipline—showing up for living things (and people) daily changes you.

~Enjoy the journey, especially when it’s hard; that’s where the learning is.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro & name (pronunciation)
00:30 – Coffee rituals & Brazil
03:10 – Why the U.S.; early hustle in LA
09:40 – ADHD diagnosis, meds & self-compassion
12:50 – Morning meditation/Kundalini & ego work
16:50 – How to start: goals and tiny steps
20:20 – Marathon story → redefining “possible”
25:20 – Animals, kindness, and community
34:40 – Becoming a realtor; toughest job yet
39:10 – Win-win service, gifts, and “love is everything”
45:10 – How to reach Paulo + closing

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Building relationships that truly last begins with a grounded sense of self—but it doesn’t end there. In this episode, Jennifer Brown of Chapter Coffee reflects on how to expand your world by deepening relationships with coworkers, friends, family, and your local community.

Key Topics We Explore

Why authentic relationships start with a healthy sense of self

Small, intentional ways to strengthen bonds with family and friends

Building a sense of belonging at work

How local communities and small businesses weave us together

Everyday choices that expand your sense of fulfillment and connection

Notable Takeaways

Strong friendships and family bonds require consistent, intentional care

Supporting small businesses creates lasting local impact

Workplace relationships can transform how you experience your job

Incremental changes and small acts of courage lead to meaningful community

Episode Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
01:20 – Why Community Matters
05:05 – Cultivating a Healthy Relationship With Yourself
09:45 – Asking Yourself What You Really Want
13:00 – Building Relationships at Work
17:30 – Rediscovering Your Own Neighborhood
22:15 – Supporting Small Businesses & Mindful Spending
24:40 – Strengthening Friendships With Intention
28:00 – Nurturing Family Relationships
32:00 – Final Reflections on Lasting Change

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In this introspective episode, Tinamarie Fuller discusses how building community with oneself fosters deeper personal growth. From the grounding ritual of making coffee to understanding the nervous system's role in emotion, we explore how mindfulness and curiosity can transform everyday experiences.

Topics We Cover:

– Self-compassion as a foundation  

– How coffee rituals create presence  

– Curiosity as a path to self-awareness  

– The power of pause and nervous system care  

– Embracing sensitivity and self-trust  

– Using relationships as mirrors for growth

🎧 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Community with Oneself  

06:22 – The Ritual of Coffee and Mindfulness  

06:49 – Building Community with Self  

13:03 – The Power of Pause and Presence  

19:39 – Finding Meaning and Purpose in Daily Life

24:14 – Finding Community Within Oneself  

25:30 – The Role of Curiosity in Self-Discovery  

27:23 – Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People  

29:26 – Self-Reflection Through Relationships  

30:33 – Embracing Sensitivity as Strength  

31:33 – Understanding the Nervous System  

33:08 – Practical Steps to Calm the Nervous System  

36:35 – Building Trust with Oneself  

37:55 – New Ventures and Creative Outlets

Keywords: self-compassion, mindfulness, coffee ritual, nervous system, presence, personal growth, curiosity, self-trust, relationships, sensitivity

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Chapter Coffee (00:23)

I decided to create a podcast about community because I wanted to blend my two passions, people and coffee. And, I want to focus on what's good. I want to share inspiring stories with all of you. And community can mean different things to different people.

The Importance of Community (00:40)

So, it may be that you started a new job and you're not sure how to make friends with your coworkers, or perhaps you just recently got sober and you're struggling to make sober friends, or how to break into a sober community. Maybe you're a soldier of returning back to civilian life and you're not quite sure how to integrate and build community here stateside, or you're a new parent and you have this new little person and you're struggling with losing your identity and finding your group that will welcome you as you're going through all of these changes. Community is necessary; we need one another. We need people, but it's not necessarily easy to create community, to know how to do that.

Personal Journeys & Overcoming Challenges (01:31)

So I will be sharing stories from real people like you and me, individuals in small towns and big cities, who are making change within themselves, their communities, impacting the culture in a positive way, and they will share how they did it, why they did it, how do they stay inspired. And these people are electric, and they will serve to inspire all of us. I'll share my own journey, the coffee journey, how I went from just dreaming this in my mind for a very long time to finally deciding on the adventure of a lifetime and going from imposter syndrome and insecurity and anxiety and all of those overwhelming emotions to becoming more comfortable in the journey and starting to feel more confident in my ability to tackle all of these new experiences and situations and to feel okay in spite of all of it. And, I know that some of the most influential people in my life I have never even met. You know, it's a book I've read, it's a podcast that I've listened to, and I'm hoping that connection over a cup will fill your cup at least once a week. So maybe you listen at the start and you're just not feeling great, but my goal and my promise to you is that by the end of the podcast, you'll be feeling that much better. And if that's the case, then that's a win for me.

Invitation to Join the Journey (02:50)

So join me on creating community on finding our tribe, finding our people, expanding our world, and focusing on what's good. So if you have a topic that you'd like me to focus on, go ahead and send me a message, and I will find that community leader out there and share their story for you and for all of us. So, thank you for listening, and until next time, brew well and connect often.