Cat & Cloud Podcast

Listen in as We talk with Levi and Herman, about the recent trip to Honduras. There are so many stories to tell from this trip, and we're really glad we get to share them with you. Your hosts: Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Special guest: Levi Stiles, whimsical adventure seeker, supportive leader, happily pursuing long-term happiness, raising two children with his wife in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Owns two too many sewing machines. Find him on IG: www.instagram.com/levistiles88 Herman Madrigal is a Retail Team Leader at Cat and Cloud Coffee. With a career in Hospitality, he aims to create a fundamental change away from the current norms in the Hospitality industry. He believes that the Hospitality industry can be a one that values professionalism, a healthy work life balance, opportunity for career advancement and adequate levels of income. Herman attended Culinary school, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Economics at UCSC, and has several years of prior experience in sales/client acquisition. In his free time his passion for hospitality carries over to climbing, yoga, discussing philosophy, creating dishes and going to new restaurants, wineries, breweries, and pretty much anywhere somebody is doing something exciting within the field of hospitality. Find him on IG: www.instagram.com/herman_ology Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What does it mean to be sustainable? Chris poses the question to Chuck about what Sustainability looks like in the Coffee Industry and for Cat & Cloud directly. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Join a dynamic discussion on the essence of leadership and the untapped potential within your team. The hosts dive into the challenge of navigating talent acquisition in a competitive landscape, emphasizing the importance of clear communication. They also explore innovative hiring practices that focus on the true character of candidates. Plus, they highlight the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity in impactful business moments, urging leaders to foster a collaborative culture for sustained growth.

Do the leaders around you, in your company, or at your job inspire you or get in the way and make things harder? Do they leave you stoked or just leave you guessing? This week, after a little stoking Chris and Jared talk about how leaders can inspire but also be a crutch on growing the whole team, if they are not putting in the work. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

The blue bag, arguably the most recognizable thing of Cat & Cloud. But what if it was different? This week Chris, Jared, and Chuck discus the bag, where it came from, and where it could be going. This episode is just a part of the entire discussion, to hear the rest of the conversation head over to our Patreon. Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

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Jared recaps his most recent trip to Honduras and how The Best Friends Club is directly impacting the farmers. Get that new new! Cat & Cloud Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Are you doing everything you can in your current situation? Really? Get that new new! Cat & Cloud Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

This week on the Cat and Cloud Coffee Podcast. We catch up with the ever elusive Chuck. we get to hear how the past year has been, what some of his goals are. And just have a good time. Get that new new! Cat & Cloud Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. This week get a little insight as Chris and Jared continue to explore their thoughts about learning on the job--how every position provides huge potential for an employee to create amazing things. Valorie Kondos Field TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/valorie_kondos_field_why_winning_doesn_t_always_equal_success?language=en#t-6597 Your hosts:
 Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com
 Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Your editor:
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