Boss Barista

Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want to hear from you! Contact us at [email protected]

208 Episoden

Blue Bottle Independent Union Takes On One of the World’s Largest Specialty Coffee Chains
11.7.2024
39:14
In May 2024, workers across six Blue Bottle locations in Boston voted to unionize. Abbey and Alex are here to talk about how workers deserve to have a voice in decision-making in their workplaces. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Fermentation in Coffee With Lucia Solis
16.2.2024
50:10
Breaking down the microbes that help break down coffee with fermentation expert Lucia Solis. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
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Jessica Easto Breaks Down the Tasting Notes of S'mores
12.1.2024
42:01
The author of "How to Taste Coffee" talks expectations, effervescence, and finding joy and delight in drinking coffee. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
LaChrista McArthur Did Her High School Capstone Project on Coffee
5.10.2023
43:52
The Charlotte-based coffee consultant threw herself into the industry at a young age—and now has a wealth of thoughts to share about loyalty, robot baristas, and the best coffee cities in the world. A full transcript is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Negotiating a Contract with the Madison Sourdough Union
24.8.2023
29:26
Workers at Madison Sourdough are striving to ratify their first contract—a process that's proven to be more hampered by management than they anticipated. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Mandy Naglich Time Travels with Smell
22.8.2023
44:45
The author of the new book "How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life," talks building up your sensory skills and unlocking more enriching experiences. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Context Matters with Junior's Roasted Coffee
8.8.2023
46:23
Coffee is in crisis, and one of the big problems is that some farmers aren't paid enough to cover their production costs. A new template from the team at Junior's Roasted Coffee looks to change that. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Sunergos Union Workers Fight to Make Their Voices Heard
25.7.2023
34:54
The Louisville-based coffee chain won its union vote in January 2023—and is still waiting on leadership to ratify a contract. A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Claire Bullen is Clearing Away the Thorny Brambles
11.7.2023
1:06:49
A long-form conversation on writing with the newsletter's editor. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Lucia Bawot Redefines the Protagonist of the Story
20.6.2023
56:12
The photographer and author of the book "We Belong" centers the stories of women coffee workers in Colombia. A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com

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208 Episoden

Blue Bottle Independent Union Takes On One of the World’s Largest Specialty Coffee Chains

Fermentation in Coffee With Lucia Solis

Jessica Easto Breaks Down the Tasting Notes of S'mores

LaChrista McArthur Did Her High School Capstone Project on Coffee

Negotiating a Contract with the Madison Sourdough Union

Mandy Naglich Time Travels with Smell

Context Matters with Junior's Roasted Coffee

Sunergos Union Workers Fight to Make Their Voices Heard

Claire Bullen is Clearing Away the Thorny Brambles

Lucia Bawot Redefines the Protagonist of the Story