#13. Meet Ashley Rodriguez, the boss barista 🇺🇸

This episode is about Ashley Rodriguez, a long time #barista [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/barista/] turned freelance writer and podcast host of Boss Barista. In this episode, we talked about her barista experience, how she started the Boss Barista podcast; Ashley also shared her tips on how to become a coffee writer, how to balance your work life, and much more. -- Moving from city to city in hopes of finding the perfect coffee shop, Ashley has elected to harvest her love for coffee by starting the Boss Barista podcast some four years ago. The show allows her to consider her experiences as a barista but also relate them to larger problems within our current coffee community, never hesitating to take a different direction every episode! A true supporter of her community, Ashley strongly believes in supporting local businesses and providing smaller roasters and baristas with her platform so that they can be heard. With a similar mission to us at I'M NOT A BARISTA, Ashley isn't afraid to ask the hard hitting questions and brings "taboo" topics to the table, such as tipping, health insurance, and salary amongst other things. She has made a point of telling us that anyone with questions about freelance writing and podcasting should email her if they need help getting their foot in the door! To read more about her podcast, her experiences, and her career path, make sure to read her coffee story on our website and listen to our podcast episode with her! You can check Boss Barista's website http://bossbarista.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bossbaristapodcast/ You can also support her podcast on Patreon now https://www.patreon.com/bossbarista Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2NHGJJLLSNWUG] Read more coffee stories on https://notabarista.org/ Order Coffee Wristbands and support I'M NOT A BARISTA's charity work https://notabarista.org/product/notabarista-coffee-wristbands-2023/

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Welcome to "I'M NOT A BARISTA," the podcast that brews conversations with the heartbeat of the coffee industry.  Dive deep into the world of beans and brews as we chat with coffee aficionados from every corner of the globe. From the bustling streets of the world's coffee capitals to the quiet corners of local coffee shops, we bring you stories, insights, and tips that percolate with passion. Our episodes are a blend of vibrant narratives. We chat with world champions and unsung heroes alike because we believe in the universal truth – everyone has a story worth hearing. Whether you're looking for the secret behind the perfect cup, curious about the journey of a bean from farm to mug, or itching to hear the challenges and triumphs of running a café, we've got a sip of everything. You could be a seasoned barista, a homebrewer just starting out, or someone who simply loves a good coffee tale; "I'M NOT A BARISTA" is your cozy nook in the vast world of coffee conversations. And remember, you don’t have to be famous or a coffee virtuoso to join us. Today’s listener could be tomorrow’s guest. Because in this world of aromas and flavors, every voice deserves a moment in the spotlight. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup, and let's steep in the stories of the coffee world together. Cheers! www.notabarista.org [http://www.notabarista.org]