The Everyday Entrepreneur Podcast
#34: Brewing Success: Ofelia Ponce - From Honduras to the Twin Cities' First Latina-Owned Coffee Shop
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 How Ofelia decided 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
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