
Cat & Cloud Podcast
Chris Baca and Jared Truby are professional Baristas and are here to introduce the world to Specialty Coffee! From placing in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times, winning regional competitions, to leading training and education for some of the most progressive coffee companies around - these two have learned a ton about coffee and want to share it with you. Tune in for weekly interviews, tutorials, and general mayhem from the brothers from different mothers: Truby & Baca. Learn more at catandcloud.com
Latest episodes

Jun 19, 2023 • 50min
A Mental Warmup
We’re shaking things up again this week and having Michael back on for round two! On this week's episode, just Chris and Michael sit down to discuss how to make it through the complex and uncomfortable changes that can come from growth and personnel changes.
Listen to this week's podcast to hear their thoughts on how to be resilient, and the importance of “yes, and”ing hard situations!
Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts!
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

Jun 12, 2023 • 47min
Push the Boundaries
We have a guest star on this week's podcast! On this week's episode, Chis and Jared are joined by Cat & Cloud’s marketing team lead and the voice you hear at the end of every episode, Michael!
The three sit down to answer some of the questions y’all have asked about transitioning into leadership, having the hard conversations when asking for more responsibility, and how to fully show up in your work even when life outside gets tough.
Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts!
Check out this week's sponsors!
Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/
Cat & Cloud Subscription: https://catandcloud.com/pages/coffee-subscriptions
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

Jun 5, 2023 • 27min
Diamond Dogs
Growing and nurturing business relationships can seem challenging at first, but they’re just like all other relationships in your life. They need open and honest communication and trust on both sides that promises will be fulfilled.
This week on the podcast Chris and Jared sit down to discuss what you need to build a strong B2B connection and what mistakes could possibly harm them. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts!
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

May 29, 2023 • 28min
Step and Repeat
Pushing forward imperfectly will always give you a better result than waiting until you have everything you think you need to progress.
This week on the podcast Chris and Jared tackle questions of motivation and how to make do with what you have. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to show up even when you don’t want to, and avoid the “I wish I had more” trap.
Check out todays podcast sponsors:
Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/
Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

May 22, 2023 • 43min
Feedback Loop
Feedback can feel like a loaded word. It has an awkward, negative and intimidating connotation that can make it an easy thing to want to avoid, but it doesn’t have to!
On this weeks episode Chris and Jared sit down to share their experiences with and advice for giving constructive feedback and building a culture where feedback is not only expected but encouraged peer to peer. It’s okay to fail while learning, as long as you can accept the feedback that’ll help you grow!
Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts!
Check out todays podcast sponsors:
Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/
Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

May 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
Inside & Out
Delegation of tasks is a difficult skill to gain, but incredibly important in running a company. How do you reach a point where you are able to step away from everything that needs to get done so that you can focus on just the things that are energizing to you?
On this week's podcast, Chris and Jared sit down to discuss how the physical space can be wild sometimes. It can be hard to see all the work that gets done when everyone is working separately on different aspects of the business. So how do you find ways to come together and make sure the work is getting done and everyone has what they need?
Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts!
Check out today's podcast sponsors:
Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/
Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.

May 8, 2023 • 1h 14min
Respect the Priority
How do you set priorities at work and decide what gets pushed back and what needs to be completed immediately? This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss how to apply our concept of “Guest, Coffee, Cafe” to any environment and how to “respect” the priority even when you get overwhelmed.
Listen to the full episode to get their take!
Check out todays podcast sponsors:
Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

May 1, 2023 • 45min
Maximum Effort
What do you do when you’ve put your all into something and it still doesn’t work out? This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss the difference between effort and impact, and what to do when you feel like you’re giving it your all but not succeeding.
Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to identify the things in your job that fuel you and how to ask for support on the things that drain you.
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

Apr 24, 2023 • 36min
F is for Family
We’re digging deep today. How do you create emotional boundaries around your work while still treating your team with empathy? This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss the use of the term “family” in the workplace and how it can become destructive when used on teams.
Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to build reliable and effective teams through clear communication, feedback and encouragement.
Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/
We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences.
We're a small independent business and this is our story.
Enjoy!

Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 6min
The Culture Bus
The hosts dive into the fascinating world of company culture, discussing how building a strong culture requires understanding unique needs. They explore the dynamics of effective leadership and the emotional connections that form within teams. Personal stories highlight the importance of diverse experiences in the service industry. Navigating professional challenges and the significance of clear communication are emphasized, showcasing the impact these elements have on fostering a cohesive work environment. Join them for insights into embracing cultural alignment and growth!