Coffee With A Stranger Cup 127 Avi Meshar

Cup 127: Avi Meshar – Software developer, philosopher, and potter.

The Coffee Shop: Starbucks The Cup: Avi had coffee and I had Comfort Wellness hot tea. Am I sick, you might be wondering. Well, yes. Sick in the head! I have decided to go the whole month of October without caffeine. WHOA! Was that a rude awakening! Day one and two…massive headache. As in, go to […]

Cup 124: Diane Tran – Knowledge collector, community builder and family woman

The Coffee Shop: Spyhouse Coffee in St. Paul The Cup: An Americano for me and Diane went rogue and ordered something off menu (which should totally be ON menu). She ordered a hot chocolate, but made with coffee. What a creative drink, and I’m telling you, it looked amazing! The Connection: After many years of running a […]

Scott O'Malley Coffee With A Stranger Cup 123

Cup 123: Scott O’Malley – Entrepreneur, humanitarian, and family man

The Coffee Shop: Dunn Bros Coffee on Nicollet The Cup: Scott and I both order decaf cold brew. There was a time in my life when I seriously questioned the reason for decaf’s existence. Now I get it. What I love even more than coffee, is sleep. And I’ll be darned if a 2pm coffee […]

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Beams & Bolts – More Brilliant Conversations With Strangers

  What’s new? A WHOLE BUNCH OF STUFF! As the two year anniversary of my move to Minneapolis approaches, I figured it was high time I get back to talking with strangers. I’ve missed the conversations more than I would ever have expected. I knew the format was in need of a refresh – I […]

Coffee With A Stranger Cup 122 Christa Tess Kalk

Cup 122 – Christa Tess Kalk – Professor, Maker and “Shop Local” Enthusiast

The Place: Patrick’s Bakery The Cup: Mocha for Christa and Cappuccino for me. We may or may not have also indulged in an item from the bakery case. The Background: Less than a month ago, my husband Dave and I relocated from Austin, TX to Minneapolis, MN. I know what you’re thinking. Yes, we know about winter. If […]

Coffee With A Stranger Cup 121 Todd Nevins

Cup 121 – Todd Nevins: Podcaster, entrepreneur and ripcord puller.

The Place: Thai Fresh The Cup: An Americano for Todd, and I opted for plain old drip this time around. The Background: My pal Albert met Todd recently and started chatting with him about Todd’s newest project, the Go Hunt Life podcast, where Todd interviews people who have pulled the ripcord on the “normal” adult life and have instead opted for the […]