Episode 2

Alexandra Lisbeth Zepeda, Q Grader for Volcafe Specialty Coffee

On this episode, I have Alexandra Lisbeth Zepeda, a current Q grader for Volcafe Specialty Coffee, and a proud El-Salvadoran born Bronx New Yorker. She's coming in hot like a firecracker and stripping the romantic scene off of coffee farming and letting people know the nitty gritty.

Unapologetically herself, she keeps to her truth and explains the frustrations she's dealt with over the course of her coffee career. And her main passion towards creating a safe environment for BIPOC and women to learn more about the industry.

https://volcafespecialty.com/

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2024 Best Podcast Nominations

*Best DIY Podcast Finalist - The Ambies, Awards For Excellence in Audio - The Podcast Academy

*Best Coffee Podcast Finalist - The Sprudgie Awards, Honoring The Very Best in Coffee - Sprudge, The Worldwide Leader In Coffee News

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