Emily Austin grew up in a small town on a hay farm in Florida. Her coffee dream was planted in 2013 and has been organically developing ever since. She was a first-time barista in 2015 at a nonprofit coffee shop. Then years later after moving to Nashville, the dream reawakened in 2019. Vision poured out early in 2020 when she decided to actively pursue creating a place of refuge. What began as a blog to share vision, then turned into a growing side business.

In 2023, she took another step to transition out of the corporate world to pursue being a full-time entrepreneur. Emily has 12+ years of working in the event/hospitality industry as well as having various program management roles. "No matter where I’ve been, the common thread through each season of my life has been creating relationships, caring for others and connecting with people (often over a cup of coffee). It is my hope to invite all people, no matter their story, to experience belonging, safety and love. And that as you experience Asulon, you’re compelled to extend a sense of refuge to others!"

Asulon Collective is a woman-owned, small business that caters craft coffee and conversation to foster deeper connection. Cultivating connection helps relationships thrive and builds stronger communities! The coffee cart services the greater Nashville, Tennessee area with options of a mobile espresso, drip coffee or cold brew bar! Unique conversation cards are offered to foster deeper connection. Single-origin Guatemalan coffee is featured on the cart and available online as well.

Learn more about Asulon Collective on their website or follow along on Instagram or Facebook.

Ep.06 The Hard Work of Pursuing a Dream with Emily Austin