In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, filmed at Brewed in North London and immersed in a thriving cafe environment, Hans is joined by Sam Reed, co-founder of Brewed Online.

Sam shares an insight into how Brewed Online was born, with the intention of creating an online marketplace and community for speciality coffee roasters, and customers. They touch on championing community over competition, and perspectives on what constitutes success and happiness.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, filmed at Brewed in North London and immersed in a thriving cafe environment, Hans is joined by Sofia Buttarazzi, co-founder of Spill Tea.

Sofia has 16 years experience within the tea industry, so speaks about the pressure and experience of launching Spill Tea in August 2024 along with her co-founder Lou, after their success with Teapigs. 

The conversation also touches on how the industry has changed dramatically over this time, with greater variety and quality, as well as a drive to be more connected to the source and farmers who grow the tea we all enjoy.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, filmed at Brewed in North London and immersed in a thriving cafe environment, Hans is joined by Ryan Moore, Founder of Blendsmiths.

Ryan shares an insight into what led him to create the Blendsmiths business 8 years ago, with a focus on values, purpose and making a difference, sharing how this helped him to overcome some of his darker days. 

They also touch on Ryan's experience within a professional football environment, and the challenge that came with being released at a young age and questions over identity, similar to what Hans experienced when leaving his PhD.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Taylor Bedwell, to discuss his career to date within football. This covers coaching at Procision Oxford, Playing at Step 4 Didcot Town and a frustrating couple of years dealing with injury.

Taylor opens up on some of the darkest days, and the mental battles of not being able to play the game he loves, as well as reflecting on highlights and the friendships and community that football has offered.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Cathy, who is the founder of 'Wellbeing With Cathy' in which she teaches Yoga and is also a Health Coach, with a focus on nutrition and hormones for her clients.

https://wellbeingwithcathy.com

Cathy and Hans discuss what this health coaching consists of, with Cathy sharing how rewarding it can be to see people through the journey of a mindset shift and growth of confidence in their routines and themselves.

They share experiences of not feeling totally comfortable in their own bodies growing up, and Hans touches on how he is approaching 4 years without alcohol, before finishing off chatting about coffee (of course!).

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Lucy, who works for Restore - the mental health recovery charity based in Oxfordshire which Cap'N'Chino has supported since 2019.

Lucy provides a summary of the 'WHY' behind Restore, as they support 500+ people a year with increasing confidence and skills to return to community off the back of mental ill health.

They also touch on Lucy's journey with the charity which began as a volunteer before joining the team in 2021, as well as Hans' various fundraising efforts and partnerships with the charity, which include the Self Care Blend Coffee, Strictly Brackley, Didcot Town FC and more.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

Sponsored by: Stuart Parsons Tax Ltd
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In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by George, who recently took on The Lotus Cafe in Faringdon alongside his partner Rebecca, having decided to leave a career as a professional chef due to burnout.

The Lotus Cafe opened in September 2024 and although it was a risk for George and his family to leave a career to start the cafe, this conversation delves into the reward that comes from risk taking, and values by which to live by as well as a shared lived experience of burnout.

The Cafe is already becoming a warm welcoming space for the Faringdon Community, and in fact they recently offered Cap'N'Chino Self Care Blend as a Guest Espresso, supporting mental health awareness in the process.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

Sponsored by: Stuart Parsons Tax Ltd
https://stuartparsons.co.uk

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Jack, who heads up a service for Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind.

They delve into Jack's career path and what led him to work in the field of mental health, as well as reflecting on the challenge of looking after his team and himself, to protect their own wellbeing and allow them to provide the best support possible.

Hans & Jack then move to discuss topics including Male Identity, Boundaries, Values and Breaking the Cycle.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

Sponsored by: Stuart Parsons Tax Ltd
https://stuartparsons.co.uk

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Roz French, who works as an Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) and Account Manager at Climpson & Sons in London.

In this conversation, Roz shares an insight into her journey within the coffee industry, from a barista at a train station in Gloucester to AST in London. They also touch on listening to our bodies and the importance of not using up all our energy on others, without saving any for ourselves.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds

In this episode of Flat Whites & Insights, Hans is joined by Rianna Tobin, who works as an Account Manager for Stokes Tea & Coffee in Lincolnshire.

Rianna's journey in coffee began as a Barista, but looking for a new challenge she looked to move away from the cafe floor. This led to a new role, but within 2 weeks staff redundancies hit. Reflecting on her story, Rianna explains how grateful she is to have now ended up at Stokes, despite the rocky road that took her there.

This conversation touches how the challenges have impacted her mental health & the importance of slowing down and appreciating life's moments.

So grab a coffee for yourself and take some time to enjoy this latest conversation.

Artwork: Rhiannon Bradley-Ralph (@rhiwire)
Music: Lofi Chill - FASSounds