Ashley and I sit down the same way we always do — like two friends catching up over coffee.

She’s a lead barista with years of experience, someone who truly understands what it means to set the tone behind the bar. We talk about leadership, positivity, showing up for people, and how coffee can quietly create space for connection and community.

This conversation is relaxed, honest, and cozy — less about job titles and more about how you carry yourself, the energy you bring into a room, and why that matters just as much as the coffee itself.

Show Notes

• ​How Ashley got into coffee and grew into a lead barista role
• ​What it really means to “set the tone” behind the bar
• ​Leading with positivity in high-pressure environments
• ​Supporting coworkers and building healthy team culture
• ​Experience vs ego in specialty coffee
• ​Why attitude and intention matter as much as skill
• ​Coffee as a space for connection and encouragement
• ​a few coffee hot takes