Ep. 149: Ride the Wave of the Bean

EQ: How can coffee and the outdoors empower young people to create positive change?

Guest: Quincy and Whitni Henry, Campfire Coffee
“We don’t claim to be coffee experts, we’re not coffee snobs. We appreciate a good roast, we love a rich single origin and a fun blend but if cream and sugar is how you roll it’s how we roll. We respect the nuances of coffee but even more, we respect that everyone has their thing. ✊🏾”

We were delighted to be joined today by Quincy Henry, co-owner of Tacoma’s Campfire Coffee. The audio is a little unstable and cuts out at times but we felt the conversation was extremely important for listeners to be a part of.

From the origins of campfire roasting methods to the lack of diversity in outdoor companies, programs and spaces, Quincy shares his story and experiences merging two things he loves–coffee and the outdoors. 

To support this work, please swing by their store in Tacoma, pick up a bag of coffee at Trader Joe’s or visit their website Campfire Coffee.

Congrats for recently being named Puget Sound Business Journal Family Business Awards honoree! 

Ep. 137: Hiking the Wonderland Trail--Turning Your Bucket List into Real Goals

EQ: Why do white women sign up for rigorous outdoor activities to eat/pray/love/wild it up? 

In this episode, Megan shares her recent accomplishment, hiking The Wonderland Trail, a 93 mile jaunt around Mount Rainier. She opens up about the factors that led to this adventure, how she prepared for this rigorous hike and the highlights from her journey. Additionally, Hope and Megan highlight the importance of turning teams into actually achievable goals. There will be no perfect time. Do something you want to do–something that will bring you joy. Do it now and don’t wait.

Do Your Fudging Homework:

  • Hope: Shout out to all the GCC ASCD leaders 

  • Megan: Get outside. Stop putting off some dream. Just make it a goal and take the steps to do it.