A reluctant World Barista Champion - A conversation with Gwilym Davies
Last week in our episode on coffee competitions we featured a clip from a conversation with 2009 World Barista Champion Gwilym Davies and today we bring you the interview in full.Gwilym is the founder of London’s iconic Prufrock cafe, is a coffee judge, runs his own barista training centre and recently launched his own coffee brand - The Naughty Dog.In this conversation, Gwilym shares a powerful story of personal growth, how becoming a reluctant winner ended up defining his coffee career, and why now is the time to hand the portafilter to the next generation of coffee professionals. Credits music: "Uncharted Waters" by Cloudy Galvez in collaboration with The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
16 Sep 202233min
The serious business of coffee competitions
On the podcast this week, we're pulling back the curtain on the world of coffee competitions and exploring their profound impact on the coffee industry.We chat with competition organisers, judges and barista champions, Stephen Morrissey, of the Specialty Coffee Association, Gwilym Davies, Morgan Eckroth and Rastislav Kasár, to understand the role competitions play in the community, how they elevate coffee standards, and find out what it takes to win.Credits music: "Summer is for falling in love" by Sarah Kang in collaboration with The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
9 Sep 202234min
Magic Realism with Isabela Raposeiras of Coffee Lab São Paulo
This week we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode with Isabela Raposeiras, former Brazilian Barista Champion and Founder of the pioneering specialty coffee and coffee education business, Coffee Lab in São Paulo.In this fascinating conversation, Isabela shares her extraordinary journey motivated by living through a family bankruptcy, to owning one of the best coffee shops in the world. She also discusses the importance of loyal relationships with coffee producers, building a brand that matches your values, and why learning to manage people has been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding aspects of her career.Credits music: "Curandeiras" by Isadora Canto Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
2 Sep 202236min
The importance of training and people development
Coffee and hospitality is truly a people business and on the podcast this week we’re highlighting the importance of investing time and resources in staff training and their career development.In conversations with Tim Sturk, Founder, Cherry Coffee Training, Ben Helt, Training Director, Specialty Coffee Association, and Diana Getchius, VP of Human Resources, Union Square Hospitality Group, we find out what a winning training programme looks like, how to tailor new starter and company-wide inductions and discuss the business benefits of investing in people development.Learn more about SCA's programmes here: Coffee Skills Program, Coffee Sustainability Program, and Coffee Technicians Program. Credits music: Superwoman, Be Like You, by MYLA in collaboration with The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
19 Aug 202231min
How to build a coffee brand
On the podcast this week we’re walking through the fundamentals of building a coffee brand and how to express that concept across every aspect of the business.We chat with Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of branding agency Portland Design, who unpacks his framework for ideating and rolling out a successful hospitality concept. We also speak with two standout coffee operators, Talor Browne, Founder, Talormade, and Kyle Glanville, Co-founder, Go Get ‘Em Tiger to understand how they translate their business mission into an impactful coffee brand and a rich customer experience. Grab a copy of Ibrahim's new book "Future Ready Retail" here.Credits music: "Hot Coffee" by Say No More and Nutty P in collaboration with The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
5 Aug 202238min
Successful design and build of coffee shops
On the podcast this week we're investigating the design and build-out process for cafés to understand exactly what's required each step of the way when opening a new hospitality venue.We chat with Anna Burles, CEO and Founder of contemporary design agency Run For The Hills, who takes us through the intricate process of designing a new space. We also speak with two leading operators, Valdemar Halbye, Chief Growth Officer, Joe & The Juice, and Mark Soar, Head of Property, Redemption Roasters about the different considerations, challenges, and risks when rolling out multiple new venues. Credits music: "Kicks" by Crawford Mack in collaboration with The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
22 Juli 202240min
The supply chain crisis in coffee
This week on the podcast, we're exploring the global supply chain crisis and how it is impacting coffee shop operators around the world. We chat with Xavier Martinez, Global Supply Chain Officer, Costa Coffee, Jack Brewitt, CEO and founder, 92 Degrees, and Gert-Jan Eling, Operations Manager, Algrano, to find out how coffee businesses are navigating these challenges and the medium and short-term solutions to supply disruptions.Credits music: "Engines Off" by Stealing Signs for The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
8 Juli 202233min
Home coffee roasting: A slow burn market
On the podcast today we’re exploring the market for home coffee roasting and its potential to resonate with the sophisticated home coffee consumer. In conversations with Andrew Stordy, founder of IKAWA, Tom Owen, Co-founder, Sweet Maria's, and author and editor Kenneth Davids, we uncover the history of home roasting, find out who the consumers are that roast at home, and address the barriers to growth for this niche segment.Credits music: "Mother Nature" by Ellie Harris for The Coffee Music ProjectSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear
24 Juni 202233min
