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Michelle

Female

Memphis, TN

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Memphis, TN
How many years have you been in the industry?: 8
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: I have experience working in both independent and corporate coffee (and love independent shops!). I have basic roasting knowledge as well as mad barista skills and general coffee geekiness. I've also judged USBC & Great Lakes Regional barista competitions.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: warm climates
About Me:: Aside from coffee, also interested in soaking up vitamin sunshine, bicycling, philosophy, global change, local business, entrepreneurship, music, art, books, food, beer, and wine.
About My Company:: currently attending grad school in a city without good coffee, thus no work for my barista fingers
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: progress and excitement - also the taste of espresso
Website:: http://www.fostercollection.com

Comment Wall:

Jason Haeger

Ooo.. another closet philosopher.

Welcome to bX!

May 22, 2008
Andrew Milstead

well hello there michelle. long time no see. whats going on these days?

May 28, 2008
b smyth

what are you testing in that photo?

Jul 19, 2008
b smyth

and Stumptown is a great place to work

Jul 19, 2008
Lorenzo Perkins

The weather may suck in Austin, but the coffee is starting to rock. The second ever South Central Regional is going to be here in October, so come and check it out.

Aug 1, 2008
Andrew Milstead

Things are shaking. I moved to Seattle two days ago. That was neat. Except the 26 hour drive was a little intense. I am still getting situated out here; staying with my sister for the week and then moving into a house with 2 pals next week. Gearing up for Coffee Fest Seattle in a few weeks......you wouldn't happen to be coming out here for that are ya? Whats been going on with you these days? Still looking for a place to live?

Aug 22, 2008
Lorenzo Perkins

Are you still in austin? Stop by and say hello.

Aug 25, 2008
Lorenzo Perkins

so name the time and place and let's roll. Is it the road bike you were talking about?

Sep 3, 2008
Kristen

Hello! I'm moving to austin in november! I need more barista friends! :)

Oct 23, 2008
Kristen

will do! I have no idea where we're going to live, right now. I'm trying to find an apartment around the downtown/UT/central austin area. My boyfriend got a job offer at diablo rojo (tattoo shop), and he just sold his car so he didnt have to make payments on it anymore (it was a lemon anyways!)... so we need to live somewhere where he can bike to work.

i think its really neat that you learned how to roast. I would love to be taught one day.

Oct 24, 2008
Steve MacDowall

hello Michelle - greetings from Canada - Steve

Nov 26, 2008
Kristen

yes ma'am! i'm moving into my place on E. Riverside on sunday! I still need to find a job. most shops arent hiring :(

Nov 27, 2008
Andrew Milstead

Hey there....I will be there. However, I will not be competing this year. I will be there all day Sat. and all day Sun. Are you going to try and make it up for the festivities?

Jan 18, 2009
Ian McCarthy

Michelle, Jon said you might want to talk. you can reach me at theconquestofbread@riseup.net. Otherwise, I'll see you in Chicago.

Jan 22, 2009
Miguel

hey great to meet you in chicago, hope your flight was okay, i just made it to mine

Feb 23, 2009
Les Stoneham

Hey Michelle. Great to hear from you. I'll send you an email with the flavor notes on the drink. You'll have to befriend me first! I'll see you in Portland for sure.

Feb 27, 2009
Rita Kaminsky

Hi MIchelle! It's great to hear from you! I'm glad to hear that you will be judging. I'm excited and freaked out about the sensory test, but it's worth a shot. I work at Albina North (4637 N. Albina 97217), but I took the whole week off of work ;) I believe Scott Lucey will be pulling shots at that store from 3-6 on Friday. We are also hosting a BIG PAR-TAY on Saturday night. usbc2009.com I'm looking forward to seeing you soon! (today was in the mid-fifties)

Feb 28, 2009
Rita Kaminsky

I totally have a bike!

Feb 28, 2009
Stephen

yeah that would be totally sweet. Are you going to come back to the Great Lakes regional next year?

Mar 2, 2009
Jon

Yeah, judging takes up a good deal of time, we'll talk again, maybe at the WBC? Are you going to Portland for the USBC? Say hi to Tamara for me!!

Mar 4, 2009
Miguel

hey caught you on the ustream, i'm so jealous, i wish i could be there, how many cap's have you had?

Mar 5, 2009
Miguel

yeah! i think im going to make it happen, how about you?

Mar 5, 2009
Heath Henley

Good to see you too! I'm keeping you in mind for that trip... Keep in touch!

Mar 10, 2009
michael Phillips

Thanks Michelle. Its always nerve wracking serving judges as I am sure you understand, I am glad that things worked out though. Thanks for your help in supporting the comps and please stop by the shop next time your in Chicago! (I am less nervous on my home turf:)

Mar 10, 2009
Miguel

Hey Michelle, how's it going in Austin? Are you heading to Atlanta?

Apr 2, 2009
Miguel

Im also checking the funds, but hopefully it is a go, trying to find people to share maybe hotel room or i might try couch surfers

Apr 3, 2009
Dan Streetman

Michelle,

yes I am leaving for Atlanta in a few hours.... but you should definitely come to the roasting facility next week.

I should be there Tuesday-Friday.... what is your schedule like?

Apr 16, 2009
Miguel

no, i got the worst case of vertigo on last friday and the doc didn't think it would be a good idea to fly around. How about you?

Apr 18, 2009
John Berkness

for some odd reason i still rock one toddy bomb a day. i couldnt tell you why. they taste awful. but i'm going to do one for you right now cheers mate.

Apr 21, 2009
Miguel

How was your ft. collins trip? Too bad we couldn't meet up, but thinking of doing a couple weekend trips in the near future texas might be one of them

Jun 22, 2009
chad

thanks for the interest. i am compiling all the responses, and will be shuffling through them...

Jul 6, 2009
juanjuanson

awesome thanks for the info

Aug 11, 2009
Aaron Blanco

Howdy Michelle! Here's to new coffee friendships! Hope to see you around and continue ours.

Jan 11, 2010
Jonathan Meadows

Thanks for judging this past weekend. It was great to meet you and I hope to see you around.

Jan 11, 2010
Erin Corrigan

hey girl, i'm glad we finally got to meet and chat. pleasure judging with you!

Jan 13, 2010
Lucas Barbula

Yeah, that would be fun, it's high time i make a trip out there. I really enjoyed your feedback and getting to chat with you. I liked your last article in barista mag. Thanks again.

Feb 16, 2010
Ryan Knapp

Wow, it took me so long to respond. Yes, I will be in Anaheim. How about yourself? Doing more judging?

Mar 26, 2010
Joe Marrocco

Hello!! Thanks again for the great feedback. How is life back home from Anaheim?

Apr 29, 2010