8 APR 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross explores Jim's remarkable coffee origin story, where a passion for coffee blossomed during his early years as a session musician. Learn how he went from local coffee shops to owning his own café and eventually becoming a Starbucks roaster. Jim's dedication to quality and commitment to community and mentorship have fueled his journey. Find out why he believes that coffee is about bringing pleasure and happiness to customers and how it unites people from diverse backgrounds. Join Jim on his coffee adventure and be inspired by his love for the art of coffee. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

1 APR 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross explores Mark's remarkable coffee origin story as a wine expert turned coffee connoisseur. Discover how he transitioned from wine to coffee, ultimately becoming the Director/Senior Trader at Covoya Coffee, with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical practices in the coffee supply chain. Learn how Mark is driving transformation and fighting climate change by championing sustainable initiatives in the coffee industry. Find out what role consumers can play and how Mark is making a significant impact with his inspiring mission in the world of coffee. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

25 MAR 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross dives into Jerry’s inspiring coffee journey as the founder of North Central College’s Coffee lab, a groundbreaking student-led coffee business. Discover how the Coffee Lab, born from a student fundraising initiative, has evolved into a cross- disciplinary learning lab for students across campus—from the business department to the humanities and the hard sciences. Learn about their commitment to ethically sourced coffee, fair wages for farmers, and creating meaningful connections with their customers. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

18 MAR 2024 · U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross explores Brandon's coffee journey, from his early days experimenting with an espresso machine at the age of twelve to his current role as the Director of Sustainability at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea. Learn why he's driven by creating sustainable relationships with coffee producers and educating consumers about the value of sustainable coffee. Join us as Brandon shares his insights on coffee drinking, encourages exploration, and discusses how he fosters meaningful connections with farmers and processors. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

11 MAR 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross learns about the health benefits of coffee from Ildi Revi, Chief Coffee Officer at Purity, a company dedicated to creating coffees centered on health. Hear her insights on the potential health benefits of coffee and how Purity uses scientific research to optimize their processes. Learn about the integral role she played in pioneering coffee education for the specialty coffee industry and the amazing story of her decade managing her family’s coffee farm in Zimbabwe! Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

4 MAR 2024 · U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross talks with Allen Leibowitz, a tech-industry veteran turned coffee entrepreneur. Listen as he shares his story from home roasting experiments to founding Zingerman's Coffee Company. Explore Allen's current role at Pit Crew Coffee, where he supports businesses and invests in up-and-coming coffee professionals. Learn about his mission to ensure coffee entrepreneurs have the tools for success and his insights on creating the perfect cup of coffee. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

26 FEB 2024 · U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross chats with Baylee Engberg about how her coffee odyssey began as a teenager in the Pacific Northwest, working as a drive-through barista in the greater Seattle area. Join us as she shares her remarkable journey and current role as an account manager at Ally Coffee. Learn about her passion for promoting women and nonbinary representation in roasting through the She's the Roaster movement and her unique insights on the coffee industry. Dive in with Baylee and find out what fuels her work and what she wants coffee drinkers to know. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

19 FEB 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross is captivated by how Tim Volkema dove headfirst into the coffee industry when he acquired Schuil Coffee Company, a family-owned roaster and importer. Tim now serves as the CEO of Schuil and Sparrows Coffee, a third-wave specialty roasting company. Learn how his pragmatic approach and customer-centric mindset fuel his work. Understand the complexity of coffee from soil to cup and Tim's dedication to creating a family business with Joven Coffee. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

12 FEB 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross discovers the fascinating journey of David Myers, the founder of Mighty Good Coffee Company, who transitioned from a commercial photographer to a pioneer in the craft roasting industry in 2006. Learn how David grew Mighty Good Coffee into a company that was named one of the Michigan 50 Businesses to Watch by 2015. Discover how his passion for education led him to create his own consulting firm, Working Title Coffee, which he founded in 2019. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.

5 FEB 2024 · Listen in as U3 Coffee co-founder, Kristi Ross has a captivating conversation with Nathan Hamood who started his career in the coffee industry when he was only 13 years old. Today, he’s the president and co-owner of Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, a thriving coffee business that includes a specialty coffee roasting company, four cafes, and a baking department with an incredible array of cheesecakes (based on his father’s recipe). Learn about Nathan’s mission to create greater career opportunities in the coffee industry and find out how he’s educating consumers about the craft and quality of their small-batch, single-source roasts! Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe: * United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week * https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/ * Visit our https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/ * https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/ * https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX This podcast is created by U3 Coffee for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, opinions and representations of facts are those of individuals and not necessarily U3 Coffee. Copyright © 2024 U3 COFFEE, LLC. All rights reserved. Terms of Use on http://u3coffee.com/ apply. Reproduction, distribution, or public display is prohibited. Download for personal use is permitted. 'U3 COFFEE' is a trademark owned by U3 COFFEE, LLC.