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"Reimagine Brew City"
A podcast series I produced, this project has an established place inside my heart.
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Especially due to the pandemic, supporting local business is something (I think) we can all get behind. As COVID-19 restrictions subsided, there was no better time. I put together this series in hopes of understanding the nationwide perception of Milwaukee, the people behind the coffee shops we visit every day, and give voice to some societal issues that they see through their daily work. If you’re not sure where to start, I’d recommend the under-2-minute trailer.
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In 2022's podcast awards circuit, Milwaukee Coffee finished in first place at both the statewide Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and Midwest-wide Society of Professional Journalists podcast awards. What started as an effort to promote the small businesses that got me through pandemic stress through good coffee has spread to greater awareness of the strength of “Brew City;” it means more than just beer!
Pictured: my interview with Colin Whitcomb, nationally-acclaimed barista & owner of Canary Coffee Bar (right)