Overcoming Adversity: The Gourmet Latte Journey with Karissa Bresheare | Made of More Episode 1

In this debut episode of Made of More, host Chris Erdmann sits down with Karissa Bresheare, the dedicated and resilient owner of Seattle's beloved Gourmet Latte. Karissa shares her entrepreneurial journey, from her early inspirations and initial challenges to the impressive growth of Gourmet Latte with 23 locations. Amidst her success, Karissa faces the urgent need to relocate one of her key stores due to a new property development. As she passionately recounts her story, she calls on listeners for help in finding a new location to continue serving her community and supporting her employees. Tune in for an inspiring tale of perseverance, community, and the drive to constantly innovate and improve.

About the show:

Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them.

This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more.

And so are our listeners.

Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling.