In this episode we welcome creator and founder, Steve Martinho of “Stereo Flavors”. A local Philly food zine and a new staple in Philadelphia food journalism. The zine highlights local chefs and establishments, as well recipes and food related projects within the community.

Steve shares the origin and growth of Stereo Flavors, while discussing the upcoming sixth issue.

In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with artist Lea Saccomanno who runs a series of event workshops in major cities known as Sippin' & Stitchin'. Lea shares her story of leaving a career in finance, and what it takes to start a business to spread the love of the textile arts in a fun, accessible way.

Welcome to the fifth episode of Blow My Mind! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Jonathan Pastore, co-owner, Vice President, Director of Operations, and the esteemed “Coffee Daddy” of Bean2Bean. Jonathan shares his journey in the coffee industry and the exciting origin story of Bean2Bean, from a garage operation to the impressive landscape it has grown into today. We delve into the world of coffee, exploring everything from the exacting process of sourcing ingredients to the art and science of brewing the perfect cup.

Jonathan conveys the importance of community and creativity, the meticulous focus that goes into everything Bean2Bean does and the positive impact they’re making locally. The truly unique approach Bean2Bean takes in curating philanthropic local collaborations embodies the spirit of our Philadelphia city.