pov: I built a Thriving Cafe at 21 | Here's What I learned
In this personal video, I’m breaking down my journey of building a cafe at 21, challenging nutrition norms, and learning life-changing lessons along the way.
From BMX travels to cafe construction, this isn’t just a business story – this is my testament to passion, resilience, and reimagining what’s possible. Sharing the highs, the brutal challenges, and the unexpected insights that came from turning a crazy idea into a real, living brand. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a cyclist, or someone who believes in creating your own path, this video dedicated to turning dreams into reality.
Learn how I built a cafe from scratch, managed a team at 21, and discovered that true success is about so much more than just the bottom line.
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0:00 – Intro
0:30 – Let’s Catch Up
0:50 – Reflecting..
1:36 – Work and Running
1:45 – Friday
1:58 – I’ve Been thinking a lot about this…
2:15 – I’m really bad at this…
2:56 – What inspired the Cafe
4:47 – How Could we Do This Differently?
5:08 – We Finally Did it…
6:37 – I Was STILL Working as a Barista…
7:02 – Designing the Space
7:49 – Once We FINALLY Opened…
8:29 – Important Things For me and Employees
9:05 – The Challenges…
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