#94 - Kennedy Johnson - Hebrews Coffee Monroe

About this episode

Kennedy Johnson shares her journey from collegiate softball player to coffee shop owner, discussing her experiences and challenges along the way.

Kennedy Johnson joins The 318 Experience to share her journey from collegiate softball player to coffee shop owner. Kennedy discusses growing up between New Orleans and Houston, transferring to ULM after feeling called in a different direction, and how a love for coffee culture sparked the dream of owning Hebrews Coffee. She also shares the story behind the iconic turquoise camper, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the exciting process of opening a new brick-and-mortar location in Monroe. Connect with Hebrews Coffee: 📍 Monroe, Louisiana 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebrewscoffeemonroe/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559515649517

People in this episode

Host: Brian Bendily

Guest: Kennedy Johnson

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• coffee culture
• personal journey
• softball
• small business
• community

Keywords

• coffee shop
• entrepreneurship
• Hebrews Coffee
• softball
• Monroe
• New Orleans
• Houston

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hebrews Coffee, Instagram, Facebook

Places: New Orleans, Houston, Monroe, Louisiana

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