The Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast

Links: https://ragamuffinroasters.com https://ca-coffee-collective.myshopify.comhttps://theonecoffeeritual.comSegment 1: Jessica and Zac reflect on a last minute, whirlwind trip to watch the US play in the World Cup and how much regret was involved in that decision. Zac regrets not knowing/remembering a significant moment in Paige's life.Segment 2: Origin story interview with Shawn and Sarah from Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters.How they met, their college years, and the transition to a coffee business. It also includes the acquisition of a coffee roaster and the challenges of teaching themselves how to roast coffee. The conversation covers the journey from their early days of sourcing coffee to overcoming challenges, finding the right locations, and navigating the impact of COVID. It also delves into their involvement with the California Coffee Collective and the excitement of tasting and collaboration. Segment 3: Jacob's CornerThe conversation between Jacob and Paige delves into the process of understanding tasting notes, tasting and comparing different coffees, exploring flavor profiles, and using the SCA flavor wheel. Segment 4: Finally, Zac and Jessica talk about this month's theme of HOME | AWAY and incorporating travel experiences into home, and defining the concept of home and away in their lives.TakeawaysSoccer and its cultural significanceThe value of spontaneous decisions and experiencesBalancing work and leisure for a fulfilling life Exploring the Google campus and its inspiring environmentThe journey of transitioning from a different career to starting a coffee business Community and connection drive the success of Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters.Adaptability and resilience are key in overcoming challenges and navigating growth.The California Coffee Collective represents a collaborative effort to elevate coffee production in California. Understanding the process of identifying tasting notesExploring the use of the SCA flavor wheelChapters00:00 The World of Soccer and Ted Lasso03:00 Spontaneous Decisions and Regrets07:36 Work-Life Balance and Travel11:46 Pace of Life in Different Cities15:41 Exploring the Google Campus16:49 Transition and Process Development18:04 Problem Noticing vs. Problem Solving19:21 Visiting Ragamuffin Coffee24:01 Origin Story and Meeting at Church25:36 College Years and Career Paths36:04 Transition to Coffee Business39:00 Acquiring a Coffee Roaster46:04 The Early Days47:16 Challenges and Community48:40 Finding the Right Location49:27 Overcoming Obstacles50:24 Expanding and Adapting01:15:46 Navigating COVID Challenges01:26:44 California Coffee Collective01:35:31 Tasting and Collaboration01:36:10 Understanding Tasting Notes01:37:25 Tasting and Comparing Coffees01:38:09 Exploring Flavor Profiles01:45:43 Using the SCA Flavor Wheel01:52:14 Incorporating Travel Experiences into Home01:57:22 Defining Home and Away

We’ve had some fun married couples as guests this season, but we decided to change it up and chat with a couple of great FRIENDS who have grown a major coffee brand together as two of the three business parters at Valor Coffee.In fact, to explore the bromance theme even more, Jessica steps aside in the interview box to let Zac and Ethan Price have that conversation with Ross Walters and Ethan Rivers about their journey from coffee cart to a premier national brand.Paige invites our lead roaster Ethan to brew Valor’s guest coffee and talk roasting in Jacob’s Corner.And finally, Zac + Jessica sit down and answer some of the prompts from the June box and explore the theme of FRIENDS | FOES together.Check out THE ONE Coffee Ritual at www.theonecoffeeritual.com

This recording of the Honey Moon Coffee Company Podcast finds Zac and Jessica overlooking a beautiful grape vineyard in conversation with Hubert Mussat and Katy Groves-Mussat, owners of Farmer and the Frenchman Winery in Henderson, Kentucky. Truly the Farmer and the Frenchman, hear Hubert and Katy’s tell of who they are (from the other’s point of view), why they started a winery in Henderson, and how they did so with the help and support of Katy’s family. This episode truly embodies what this podcast is all about: inspiring stories of partners in Love and Business.

Dr. Ryan Wood and Dr. Jessica Wood (Schulz) are the co-founders of Forefront Therapy with three different offices in Evansville, IN. Zac and Jessica sat down with both of them on the back patio to catch up and have them recount how they met, how they started their physical therapy business, and how it's grown over the years. You can learn more about their story and their practice at https://www.forefronttherapy.org/.

After returning from their longest ever vacation away from the shops (with only one fire while they were gone) Jessica and Zac reflect on the first half of the year and the first half of this podcast season.

Jessica and Zac get away to a new hotel in St. Louis and get a surprising upgrade. They also received the final report from a consultation and facilitation by Derek Jones from the University of Evansville's Center for Innovation and Change. After some reflection from Wes and Zac, the couple behind the Parrella Petite bakery sit down with Jessica and Zac on the back patio to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and bringing bagels to the Honey Moon menu.

With the Honey Moon HQ on the West Side of Evansville nearing completion, Jessica and Zac look back on their "Form vs. Function" conversation and what has changed as the dream has become reality.