The Local Way Podcast

S2: Episode 6 - Flourish Cafe, a hospitality hero

For our final, and surprise bonus episode, this week we talk to Sarah from Flourish Cafe. Flourish is New Zealand’s first training cafe, specifically to support young adults with intellectual or learning differences to become work-ready and part of the wonderful cafe and hospitality community. Part of local charity, Project employ, customers know they are making a real difference to the lives of trainees by visiting the cafe. Sarah shares with us some amazing stories, the challenges' they face daily and how the cafe community helps bring of all this to life. Take a break and enjoy our last episode for Season 2 of The Local Way Podcast. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2: Episode 5 - If you can draw, you can pour

This week we bring a whole lot of love and latte art! We chat with Amy Zhang, 2022 Australian Latte Art Champion, famous for her winning latte art ‘Hugga bear’ Amy is a star and prides herself on putting a smile on people’s faces when they order their coffee. She shares with us her passion for latte art, the importance of working with professionals from the start, and what it takes to perform under pressure in competitions and on the world stage. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2: Episode 4 - From risk, comes reward.

Tune in to episode 4 where we meet Emily Briffa, from Hamlet in Tasmania. After quitting her job and tackling her passion project, she's experiencing first-hand, the power of positive change. Emily chats with us about her love of combining a great café that helps underrepresented people, with being a part of something bigger than yourself. Need inspiration? Listen to Emily.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2: Episode 3 - Q Grading, Cupping and Cafes

With a passion for helping others, and of course delicious brews, this week we chat with one of our own, Sophie Murchie! Starting young in hospitality and a small stint in corporate, and now a Territory Development Manager for The Alternative, Sophie’s passion lies with the hospitality industry and speciality coffee. Sophie loves supporting businesses in the community as a barista, shares some insights into life at The Alternative and last but not least, her inspiring journey to qualify as a CQI Q Arabica grader! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2: Episode 2 - People, Passion & Planet

Join us on episode 2 as we chat with Ian, at Coffee Mentality in Brisbane. From planting coffee trees in community gardens to inspiring and supporting baristas in the competition space. Ian shares with us what motivates him every day in the world of cafes and coffee. Ian shares how coffee is a medium to create change for the better, sharing his ethos that it all focuses on a ripple effect of "People, Passion and Planet". ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.