What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, barista trainer, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, service tech/repair

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Omaha, United States

How many years have you been in the industry?

6

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Brewing the Bean not only pulls in paychecks, it is a passion. My coffee experience began with a small "ma & pop" shop, on to Star(fuck)bucks, to tea smithery, to currently a Whole Foods Market Barista/ Roaster/ Technician/ Buyer/ Trainer, to hopefully more "ma & pop" shops, and eventually a shop of my own.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Denver, Boulder, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Washington D.C., Ithica, New York City, Baltimore, Berkely, San Fransisco, Brunswick, Montreal, Vancouver, Nova Scotia, England, Scotland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, France, Spain, Peru, Argentina, Chile

About Me:

My name is Ashlynn Elizabeth Neve.
I believe in simplicity, curiosity, respect, and expression; I work for progression, diligence, appreciation, and hope. I have child-like enthusiasm, an open mind, and much to learn.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Pondering over the number of hands that one coffee bean visits in order to make this cup, this culture possible.

Website:

http://ashlynnneve.tumblr.com