"I have been working in the coffee industry for a few years now. For the majority of my time I had always just been a Barista making drinks. From the start I knew I loved the industry; from the science behind coffee, the art, the culture, the people, everything. Ideally a career in coffee would be ideal for me but until recently I had no clue how to make that happen. I was not sure what my coffee career options were or how to get there. Thanks to Lee and the MAP IT FORWARD workshop, I feel confident that with some time and effort I will find the coffee career that is right for me"

Kaleb • Cafe Manager • California, USA

"I was reminded at the Map it Forward workshop that the huge dreams I have as a coffee professional are not impossible. Despite the odds and naysayers. Sometimes you just need the push and that fire under your butt to make the dreams into reality.”

Kaitlyn • Barista • California, USA

"As a new barista, this workshop truly put many things into perspective while considering what a career as a barista looks like. Lee not only gave us the resources and guidelines in order to build a foundation for our careers as baristas, she personally gave me a lot of confidence in my ability to dictate what my future looks like.”

Noha • Barista • California, USA

"If you're looking to get into the nitty gritty of barista proffesionalism, MAP IT FORWARD is the most cut-the-bull-shit class you will ever take.”