Fam, we're back for another week of Hot Coffee for the Creative Soul, authentic conversations with professional creatives living at the intersection of passion and profit. This week, host Ryan Castelaz, Owner & Creative Director of discourse | a liquid workshop, joins Lee Carter of Five Watt Coffee for an inspiring conversation full of hearty laughs, and heady thoughts. In Part 1 of this two part conversation, Ryan and Lee discuss the origins of Five Watt, the malleability of our creative mediums, the importance of staying true to your vision, and the art of reframing failure as forward motion.

Episode 3, friends! Welcome back to Hot Coffee for the Creative Soul, with host Ryan Castelaz of discourse | a liquid workshop, located in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin. This week, Ryan sat down for a conversation with fellow Door County business owner, and long time friend, Lucy Hodkiewicz of The Lightbox. Lucy is an outstanding printmaker, and her journey with The Lightbox is nothing short of fascinating. Join Ryan and Lucy as they discuss their journeys as young business owners; including the benefits of starting small, the importance of strong role models, and the magic of becoming an organized creative.

Welcome back to Hot Coffee for the Creative Soul: authentic conversations with professional creatives at the intersection of passion and profit, sustainability and artistic integrity. Join host Ryan Castelaz, the Owner & Creative Director of the renowned experimental cafe, discourse | a liquid workshop for a conversation with Luke Rivard, a professional multi-instrumentalist living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Luke has toured nationally with the funk ensembles Black Market Brass and Porky's Groove Machine, studied traditional percussion in Ghana, and released his first solo EP under the moniker Riverbug in 2016, for which he orchestrated the drums, guitar, piano, bass, and vocals. Listen in for our conversation about the hidden power of conscientious observation, the art of practice, setting aspirational goals, and the importance of focusing on the process, rather than its' hopeful rewards. 

Welcome to Episode 1 of Hot Coffee for the Creative Soul: authentic conversations with professional creatives at the intersection of passion and profit, sustainability and artistic integrity. Join host Ryan Castelaz, the Owner & Creative Director of the renowned experimental cafe, discourse | a liquid workshop, for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation with Marcus Parkansky, Owner of Misfit Coffee, a genre-bending coffee experience in Minneapolis, MN. Marcus and Ryan discuss the evolution of their creativity, and their businesses, including the rewards and challenges of building a team, the transition from creator to curator, and the importance of knowing when to step out of the spotlight.