I woke up with a tender and grateful heart this morning.
We live in a digital age where what we post becomes what people think we do. I’ve been a bit quiet.. building intentionally, sharing closely with my community and people I trust. So if my feed is mostly reposted puppy videos… I’m sorry 😅 the reels may come (eventually).
This year, I’ve seen so many competitors choose growth over outcome. That matters more than any placement ever could. Our worth as coffee professionals isn’t defined by rankings because we’re part of something bigger, pushing excellence forward together.
I’m deeply grateful for all of you. Your work deserves to be seen, respected, and celebrated.
Thank you
@kumquatcoffee for being home to so much of my growth, and
@andresjinhan @nhosges for believing in me and pushing me forward. To my team, our baristas, production, and logistics— I miss you guys and love working alongside such a talented crew.
Thank you to my equipment and coffee sponsors,
@patrikrolf ,
@aprilcoffeecph , and
@loquatcoffee . Your support has been a backbone for my growth and confidence as a coffee professional.
To my family, church family, and
@justintaeson —thank you for grounding me in love and prayer. Not to mention every single soul who came to help me in my time at Raleigh knowing I needed it.
There’s so much talent in this community, and I’ll do my best to represent the warmth, excellence, and passion we all share.
See you in Brussels.
@worldcoffeechampionships @uscoffeechamps 
