#34 Brewing Success: From Honduras to the Twin Cities' First Latina-Owned Coffee Shop with Ofelia Ponce
Episode Summary
In this episode, Ofelia Ponce, owner of Abogados Cafe, shares her journey from Honduras to Minnesota and how she launched the first Latina-owned coffee shop in the Twin Cities. Ofelia's journey is a testament to determination, perseverance, and the pursuit of her passion for coffee and hospitality.
Ofelia shares her unique perspective on being an introvert in a highly social industry, her unwavering dedication to her dream in the face of challenges, and her commitment to her core values, which include partnering with women-owned in unexpected parts of her business.
In this episode you’ll learn:
4:05 How Abogados Cafe got its name
5:30 How Ofelia met her husband and business partner
8:51 What made Ofelia decide to open a coffee shop
11:37 On being an introvert in an extroverted industry
16:44 What makes Abogados Cafe truly unique
19:05 What it means to be the first Latina-owned coffee shop in the Twin Cities
23:22 What keeps Ofelia going and determined to succeed
28:41 Sourcing coffee grown by women
36:05 Ofelia's biggest lessons
41:59 On hiring and building a company culture
51:34 Building creativity into the coffee brand + what's next for Abogados Cafe