When I was younger, I played the game "Never Have I Ever."



I think back on that time wondering where the time has



passed and reflecting on my accomplishments. I can easily



say today that "Never Have I Ever" been so enriched by a 



group of motivated and intelligent thought leaders as I was



with my Ascend2020 collective. From the emotional 



thoughtfulness of our resident psychologist to the solidly



build wisdom from a construction sage, I learned not just 



about how to structure my life for entrepreneurship but I



I also was able to get sound insights for work life balance.



Perhaps, though, what I gained mostly through this 



experience is the elevating power of networks, the 



strength of carbon-chain learning, and the individual beauty



and perspective that each of us can manifest when provided



the platform. Business owners of not, we all bring unique



gifts to the table of life; there is a seat at this table for 



everyone. Let us remember to create spaces for people to



shine and show value, regardless of sex, race, or 



physical ability and pause long enough to bathe in  



each other's glow. This is the true essence of ascension. 



To the programers on #Ascend2020 - thank you for 



​for bringing this to life.

May 29, 2017, Southeastern Roastery participated as a vendor


in the Virginia International Tattoo. Though sounding like a tattoo


artist or art convention, the tattoo is a military inspired drum and


pipe band festival held in multiple locations throughout the world.




What a pleasure it was to attend and a new experience! Part of


my pleasure in roasting is to share new flavors and experiences. 


Thankfully the day was as expected...hot =). And the Pacas cold


brew from El Salvador fit in perfectly, providing a traditional


coffee flavor in a cool refreshing format. 




Thanks to the volunteers for putting this beautiful event together.

On March 17, 2017 Southeastern Roastery joined the


National Cannabis Festival for a bit of St. Patrick's Day


shenanigans and released "the Aisling" (out take on an


Irish coffee). 





The cannabis industry is a quickly growing one


and is filled with both creatives and business minded 


individuals. Join Southeastern Roastery at the National


​Cannabis Festival ​on April 22, 2017, expand your


networks,show your support for social justice in


drug policy reform and ask us about the Aisling over a


​cold brew coffee! 

​​Editorial Intern (Volunteer Position)



Location: Remote



Hours: 10-15 hours per week



Start Date: March 13, 2017, requires 3-6 month



Southeastern Roastery is looking for an intern who



can assist the editorial team in rolling out



blog and social media posts.  The position is



remote with flexible working hours.  The position is



an unpaid volunteer internship with the option for



school credit as applicable, though travel expenses


​
to and from events will be covered. To apply,



email southeasternroastandbrew@gmail.com a



CV and a cover letter which describes your



experience and why you'd like to join the



Southeastern Roastery team.  We will only



respond to successful candidates. Deadline is



March 11, 12am.

​Events Intern (Volunteer Position)



Location: Remote



Hours: 10-15 hours per week



Start Date: March 13, 2017, requires 3-6 month



Southeastern Roastery is looking for an intern who



can support the head roaster with events



management and planning.  The commitment is



10-15 hours per week.  This position is partially



remote with flexible working hours, although you



must be available to attend Southeastern Roastery



events around DC/VA/MD.  This position is an



unpaid volunteer internship with the option for



school credit as applicable, though travel expenses


​
to and from events will be covered. To apply,



email southeasternroastandbrew@gmail.com a



CV and a cover letter which describes your



experience and why you'd like to join the



Southeastern Roastery team.  We will only



respond to successful candidates. Deadline is



March 11, 12am. 

Southeastern Roastery is linking with the National Cannabis


Festival on April 22, 2017 to bring awareness to advocacy


leading the charge for more just legal reform of US drug


laws both at the national and state levels. According to the


ACLU, 8.2 million marijuana arrests occurred between 2001


and 2010. Nationwide arrest data revealed 1 overarching


trend - a significant racial bias in arrests. Southeastern


Roastery strongly believes that injustice and bias in the 


legal system anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.




In the spirit of justice, Southeastern Roastery looks forward


to joining the National Cannabis Festival and its advocates to


offer its roasts in a warm communal space where attendees


can discuss paths to positive change in US drug policy.


I hope you join us for coffee, music and advocacy!

A number of people have asked me, What does the logo



mean? It's a curious question because looking back,



its foundation is on conversations with the artist,
 


Antonio Hardy. Our talks about the ideas and



values of using coffee roasting as a conduit for



creating atmospheres for community engagement,



positive collectivity and communication grew naturally.



From this, Antonio transformed these words into



beauty ( #blackmanmagic ). To me, art is open for



interpretation. My interpretation of  Antonio's art for the



roastery is such - The triangle visualizes economic, social,



and environmental sustainabilty; the butterfly - growth,



and the galaxy - limitless positive potential.