United By Coffee

Coffee Industry Expert Candice Madison on Education, Equity, and Embracing What You Enjoy

A simple mistake as a new barista sparked a passion for learning everything about coffee—and helped propel her all the way to becoming a Q Instructor just a few years later. Join U3 co-founder Kristi Ross and her co-host, Greg Hess, as they sit down with Candice Madison—a coffee-industry leader, coffee consultant, roaster, barista, and coffee educator who is preparing to launch her own coffee company—Kandake Boutique Coffees. Find out how a camisole and a jug of burned milk kick-started Candice’s incredible career in the coffee industry, one that’s been fueled by curiosity and her passion for learning. Candice shares how a live webinar she organized in 2020 helped launch the Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity, why she hopes her experiences will help more people recognize that “coffee is for everybody,” and how a recent health crisis gave her a new perspective on how many lives she’s touched. Like our content?  Stay connected.Subscribe:  * U3 podcast for new episodes each week  * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE] Connect:  * Sign up for our newsletter [https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/] * Visit our website [https://u3coffee.com/] Follow us:  * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee]  * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@u3coffeecrew]  * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/] * X [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 u3coffee.com [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.

Serial Entrepreneur and Coffee Educator Patrick O’Malley Shares His Insights on the Evolution of the Coffee Industry

What happens when an aspiring winemaker wants to leave behind the late-night hours? Join U3 co-founder Kristi Ross and her co-host, Greg Hess, in a conversation with Patrick O’Malley, an award-winning coffee educator, serial entrepreneur, and thirty-year veteran of the coffee industry. Patrick shares how a simple request to create a more palatable schedule wound up changing the trajectory of his career—from winemaker to master coffee roaster. Patrick offers his expert insights on how the coffee industry has changed over the past thirty years, and hear his candid assessment of the industry’s progress and challenges and shares why educating coffee professionals is his favorite aspect of his career—and why he believes educated coffee roasters are the key to creating more educated coffee consumers. Like our content?  Stay connected.  Subscribe:  * U3 United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week  * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE] Connect:  * Sign up for our newsletter [https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/] * Visit our website [https://u3coffee.com/] Follow us:  * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee]  * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@u3coffeecrew]  * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/] * X [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 u3coffee.com [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.

From Starbucks to PROBAT: Scott Stouffer on Coffee Innovation and Sustainability

How does a chemical engineer become a leading voice in the coffee industry? Join U3 co-founder Kristi Ross and her co-host Greg Hess as they sit down with Scott Stouffer, a chemical engineer by training and a 30-year coffee veteran. His remarkable journey started with a chance role as a process engineer for a “little expanding startup company”—Starbucks—and today he’s the Chief Sales Officer at PROBAT, a global leader in coffee roasting equipment. Scott shares what’s behind PROBAT’s commitment to building enduring machines that not only stand the test of time but also adapt to the ever-evolving coffee landscape—and why Scott says they’re “becoming as much a technology company as a roasting company” to better support coffee roasters. Learn about PROBAT’s pioneering sustainability efforts, including a commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030. Prepare to be inspired by his dedication to mentoring future engineers in discovering unique career paths and why supporting coffee research is part of PROBAT’s mission to foster a vibrant coffee community. Like our content? Stay connected. Subscribe:  * U3 podcast for new episodes each week  * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE] Connect:  * Sign up for our newsletter [https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/] * Visit our website [https://u3coffee.com/] Follow us:  * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee]  * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@u3coffeecrew]  * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/] * X [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 u3coffee.com [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.

Meet Lucas Venturim, A Brazilian Coffee Producer Championing a Robusta Revolution

Join U3 co-founder Kristi Ross and her co-host Greg Hess in an enlightening conversation with Lucas Venturim, a fifth-generation Brazilian coffee producer and commercial director of Café Fazenda Venturim, which specializes in fine Robusta coffees. He’s on a mission to change the narrative around Robusta by educating coffee roasters, baristas, and coffee lovers about its unique flavor profile. He shares why he firmly believes that highlighting Robusta's distinct value can lead to a more environmentally friendly, socially equitable, and economically viable coffee industry. Lucas shares how his background in engineering has fueled his innovative approach to coffee production—and why he’s experimenting with different approaches to harvesting, processing, roasting, and brewing in order to change attitudes about Coffea canephora. Tune in to hear why he believes economic sustainability is crucial for the future of coffee and how his efforts to include Coffea canephora growers in the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) are a key part of this vision. Like our content?  Stay connected. Subscribe:  * U3 United by Coffee podcast for new episodes each week  * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE] Connect:  * Sign up for our newsletter [https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/] * Visit our website [https://u3coffee.com/] Follow us:  * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee]  * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@u3coffeecrew]  * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/] * X [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 u3coffee.com [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.

Dehab Mesfin: An Ethiopian Coffee Producer Empowering Women Through Sustainable Agriculture

Join U3 co-founder Kristi Ross and her co-host Greg Hess in an enlightening and inspiring conversation with Dehab Mesfin, the founder and general manager of Diamond Enterprise and Dahab Specialty Farm, a woman-owned coffee business that’s focused on sustainability and women’s empowerment. Dehab’s specialty coffee farm—Dahab Specialty Farm—is nestled within the buffer zone of Ethiopia’s Kafa Biosphere Reserve, the largest UNESCO biosphere reserve in the country, which gives her an insightful perspective on the delicate balance between coffee cultivation and nature preservation. She shares why her farm's unique location not only drives their sustainable practices in both farming and processing and traceability initiatives but also infuses their coffee beans with an incredible, one-of-a-kind flavor. Tune in to find out why Dehab says coffee is “a connection point for the women” of Ethiopia, and how her commitment to empowering women led her to spearhead a groundbreaking training program focused on sustainability, financial empowerment, and a unique product—coffee honey! Like our content?  Stay connected. Subscribe: * U3 podcast for new episodes each week * YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE] https://www.youtube.com/@U3COFFEE Connect: * Sign up for our newsletter [https://u3coffee.com/newsletter/] * Visit our website [https://u3coffee.com/] https://u3coffee.com/ Follow us: * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/u3-coffee/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/u3coffee/] * X [https://twitter.com/U3CoffeeX] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/u3coffee] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@u3coffeecrew] 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 u3coffee.com [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.