The Coffee Man Podcast Season 2

Episode 7 - The 2021 Milan Endgame

Diego Campos is the 2021 World Barista Champion.

Inspired by his mother to always work hard, Diego grew up with values that, later in life, he would put to use. He is an example of a young guy who wasn't too sure of his direction and then became a man of dedication and resilience. He often competed without the desired results but would return to competitions every time. Eventually, after much determination and accumulated experience, his dream came true.

Join us as we learn about Diego's life for the final episode of The Coffee Man podcast.

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competition. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Episode 6 - A Whole New World - Part Two

We continue the conversation with 2021 World Barista Champion finalist Hugh Kelly about his work with species, fermentation, and why he competes. We also delve into Eugenioides and Liberica and what Kelly would like to see in the future of the coffee industry.

 

Join us for part two of this episode of The Coffee Man podcast.

 

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competition. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Episode 5 - The Dream Team

Welcome 2021 World Brewers Cup champion, Matt Winton.

After trying out many career paths, Matt fell in love with hospitality and quickly became a coffee professional. He's an inspiration to keep exploring new things and a reminder we don't need to have it all figured out. Eventually, we find our purpose as we experience life through ups and downs. Matt and I dive into his experience prepping for the world stage, competing and his relationship with Sam Corra and Tom Balerin, the dream team that won last year's 2021 first title.

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competitions. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Episode 4 - Making History

Kenyan World Barista Champion competitor Martin Shabaya went from working as a barista with no previous experience to making history, placing 5th as the first African World Barista Champion finalist.

Join me as we chat about Martin’s experience as a competitor in unprecedented times, the adversities he faced and how he came out on top.

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competitions. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Episode 3 - Resilience builds character and…Coffee Champions.

2021 Cup Tasters Champion, Kyoungha ‘Charlie’ Chu, shares with us his journey before coffee, his beginnings in the Korean army and how he decided to leave his home country to come to Australia chasing a newfound passion.

His adventure included navigating challenges living overseas, coronavirus outbreak and a blossoming relationship with ONA.

Join us for this chat.

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competitions. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

The Superstars Behind The Beans

Legendary Julian Holguin from Finca Inmaculada, Colombia, shared his beginnings producing coffee with the guidance of Camilo Merizalde.

It was a place that believed in developing new coffee varietals and undertook several experiments taking many risks since day one. Because of it, they have been rewarded with my 2015 victory at the world stage and recently another two world champions, Diego Campos and Matt Winton, who used their famous varietal Eugenioides.

Fernando shared his contribution to the Finca and moved into chemical-free production to elevate their coffees further with Julian.

For these guys is not the end but a big future ahead with many new projects to plan.

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competitions. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Finding Our Purpose

In our first episode, I wanted to introduce myself and talk about why I decided to compete for WBC in 2015—exploring the struggles of competition and how I, with the support of my friends and team, have overcome many of the common mistakes that new competitors often make.

 

The Coffee Man Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Coffee Man Podcast. This season is all about what drives coffee professionals to compete in the various coffee competitions. We will be talking to some of the best in the industry, focusing on their own stories of how they discovered specialty coffee and their drive for competitions. We will also explore life after competing, talking about the next steps for themselves and the industry moving forward.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Tasting A Coffee Obsession

On Episode 11, Tasting A Coffee Obsession, of The Coffee Man Podcast, Sasa Sestic and Craig Johns talk with special guest Angus Mackie about life defining moments, managing ego, and being humble and respectful while being a high achiever.

We also delve into the inspiration behind the Cupping Room, overcoming tongue cancer and where he sees the specialty coffee industry in the next 10-20 years.

Stay tuned for the next episode of The Coffee Man Podcast where we dig deep into a world in coffee and a world beyond coffee with Sasa Sestic.

The Coffee Man Podcast

‘The Coffee Man Podcast’ is a joint venture between former World Barista Champion and business innovator Sasa Sestic, and high performance leadership expert Craig Johns. Together, they explore not only coffee, but the depths and intricacies of business, leadership and innovation.

This podcast covers a range of topics, from what goes into creating a cup of coffee to how to plan, innovate and lead in business for a better future. Sasa and Craig explore how to create high performing teams, catalyse innovation, nurture talent and continuously shape businesses of the future.

This podcast series is not only about the struggles and hurdles of creating successful and meaningful business – but about the tools and inspiration to create the change you desire in your life, team or business.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au

Craig Johns Instagram

Craig Johns Facebook

Being Your Authentic Self

On Episode 10, Being Your Authentic Self, of The Coffee Man Podcast, Sasa Sestic and Craig Johns talk with special guest Aga Rojewska about performing under pressure, overcoming fear, harnessing self-belief and what it takes to win a World Barista Championship.

We also delve into Aga’s inner drive and never give up attitude, teaming up with Sasa Sestic, what the Coffee Heroes commentary film means to her and how she is leveraging the coffee industry to change the world.

Stay tuned for the next episode of The Coffee Man Podcast where we speak about belief, unlocking your talent, focusing on what you can control, finding clarity in your strengths and what value you bring, and having a disciplined mindset.

The Coffee Man Podcast

‘The Coffee Man Podcast’ is a joint venture between former World Barista Champion and business innovator Sasa Sestic, and high performance leadership expert Craig Johns. Together, they explore not only coffee, but the depths and intricacies of business, leadership and innovation.

This podcast covers a range of topics, from what goes into creating a cup of coffee to how to plan, innovate and lead in business for a better future. Sasa and Craig explore how to create high performing teams, catalyse innovation, nurture talent and continuously shape businesses of the future.

This podcast series is not only about the struggles and hurdles of creating successful and meaningful business – but about the tools and inspiration to create the change you desire in your life, team or business.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au

Craig Johns Instagram

Craig Johns Facebook

Think & Support Local 

On Episode 9, Think & Support Local, of The Coffee Man Podcast Sasa Sestic and Craig Johns talk with special guest Rob Collier (Riverina Milk) about connecting coffee, milk and great friendships, resilience of the farming community, connectivity and camaraderie of the specialty coffee industry and supporting the local dairy and coffee ecosystem.

We also delve into connecting people through local cafes, sharing strategies to get better together, the health and safety of our people, being a calm leader and upgrading our communication.

Stay tuned for the next episode of The Coffee Man Podcast where we speak about belief, unlocking your talent, focusing on what you can control, finding clarity in your strengths and what value you bring, and having a disciplined mindset.

The Coffee Man Podcast

‘The Coffee Man Podcast’ is a joint venture between former World Barista Champion and business innovator Sasa Sestic, and high performance leadership expert Craig Johns. Together, they explore not only coffee, but the depths and intricacies of business, leadership and innovation.

This podcast covers a range of topics, from what goes into creating a cup of coffee to how to plan, innovate and lead in business for a better future. Sasa and Craig explore how to create high performing teams, catalyse innovation, nurture talent and continuously shape businesses of the future.

This podcast series is not only about the struggles and hurdles of creating successful and meaningful business – but about the tools and inspiration to create the change you desire in your life, team or business.

Resources

Sasa Sestic Instagram

Sasa Sestic Facebook

Sasa Sestic Latest News

ONA Coffee www.onacoffee.com.au

Project Origin www.projectorigin.com.au

Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au

Craig Johns Instagram

Craig Johns Facebook