Share My Coffee Story - I'M NOT A BARISTA ®

To ensure we write a story that reflects you, we ask that you please provide as much information as possible. If there is anything you would like to focus on, let us know. Our goal is to give you a platform and share your story with the world. Let us help you! When answering the following questions please aim to write at least 100 words per question. *If you experience any issues submitting your story here, please use our Google Form instead.https://forms.gle/Pdo57qYYHgMhjHD27

Name

First

Last

Gender*

Nationality*

Current Location*

Profession*

Instagram*

Email address*

Feel free to write in your native language.
Reminder: We may reject your application if not enough information is given.

Your coffee story

If you already have your story ready to share, you can paste the whole story here. Otherwise you can skip to the next page.

Have you been featured anywhere?

If so, where and what for? Include links if possible.

To help us process and feature your story faster, make sure you answer each question carefully and provide as much information as possible, minimum 200 words for each question.

Please understand that we are an organization based on volunteers and interns. We always prioritize stories with adequate information and honesty.

How long have you worked with coffee?*

Why do you want to share your story?*

Please be honest with your answer.

Is there a specific moment or memory in your coffee journey that stands out for you?*

If so, tell us about it.

Do you remember the first time you had a really good cup of coffee? *

If you do, where was it and what was it like?

How did you start working with coffee?*

What’s your favorite part of your daily work? *

What was the biggest challenge you were facing? *

What drew you to the coffee industry and has kept you working with coffee?*

What does success look like to you? *

What or who inspires you daily? And why?*

What do you see as the most challenging aspect of your career? And why?*

What did you do to try and solve this challenge on your own?*

Is there an achievement or contribution that you are most proud of? *

If so, tell us a little about that.

Outside of coffee, who are you? What are your hobbies? What is your favorite book and music? What do you like to do?*

If someone wants to meet you in person, can they visit you and say hi? *

In your personal opinion, how has the coffee industry changed from when you first started to where it is now?*

What advice would you give to others?

Thank you for your support.
Humanity runs on coffee.

Please share photos along with your story, please email at least 10 photos to info@notabarista.org and include your name so we can match them with your submission.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@notabarista.org. Thank you for being part of this community.

Feel free to write in your native language.

Reminder: We may reject your application if not enough information is given.

To help us process and feature your story faster, make sure you answer each question carefully and provide as much information as possible, minimum 200 words for each question.

Thank you for your support. Humanity runs on coffee.

Every story you read on I’M NOT A BARISTA exists because someone cared enough to share, and someone else cared enough to listen.

Thank you for your support.
Humanity runs on coffee.