I am finishing up my Expo recovery finally, but not in time to write a recap for this issue. Lots of interesting links to read & ruminate on, though! 

✍️ Thoughts 📸

At The Coffeewoman Panel: "Building Influence and Changing Power Structures"

Being on this panel was an honor & I can’t wait for the full audio to be released. If you read nothing else in this issue, read this.

From The Sole: Barista Health Starts In The Feet

[BYLINE] The first in a multi-part series on health issues that affect coffee professionals.

💁 Social Media👨‍💻

7 Creative Ways to Use Social Media for PR

[BYLINE] Go beyond cold email outreach to news publications, and start using influencers marketing, blogging and social media for PR. Here’s how.

How Much Time People Spend on Social Media Platforms

People apparently spend more time on social media than they do on eating and drinking. 

💻 Digital Strategy 📤

Canned Responses: 10+ Helpful Email Templates That Save Time

Especially useful if you feel like you’re always catching up on your inbox.

✨ Other Interesting Links ✨

How Gender Bias Corrupts Performance Reviews, and What to Do About It

Fairer data is better data, for employees and for companies.

Q&A: Boss Barista Coffee Podcast - Imbibe Magazine

Ashley Rodriguez and Jasper Wilde started Boss Barista, a new podcast aimed at creating a dialogue about social issues in the coffee community.

The Creative Coffee Entrepreneur | Interview with Emily McIntyre

When one of my favorite writers interviews another of my favorite writers: “I guess the main thing is the keep following your joy, and grab your courage in both hands to say NO to the things that don’t bring you life.”

Hiring Diversely Pt. 3: Events and Travel – Queer Cup

From RJ- part of the Queer Cup series on hiring diversely and retaining your employees.

🌱Plant Update 🍃