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Disruptor Olive Oil Is Everywhere—And It Reveals Something About Coffee, Too
Many internet-famous olive oil brands make marketing claims that don’t stand up to scrutiny. Unfortunately, coffee isn’t immune from similar disruptive…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Meet Your Guest: Jimmy Butler
For paying subscribers: My Standart interview with NBA superstar and BIGFACE Coffee founder Jimmy Butler
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Ashley Rodriguez
What Does It Mean To Label Coffee As ‘Healthy’?
The FDA now says coffee can officially be labeled “healthy.” But in an industry already rife with dubious health and ethical claims, what does adding a…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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In 2025, Get Weird With Your Coffee
Every January, I give Boss Barista readers a recommendation for how to approach the year ahead. This year, I think we could all stand to get weirder.
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Ashley Rodriguez

December 2024

What Does Feminism Mean to Me? Part Two
For paid subscribers, a manifesto on what feminism means to me and how I define freedom.
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Ashley Rodriguez
What Does Feminism Mean to Me? Part One
Boss Barista started with a basic tagline: coffee and feminism. As the platform has evolved, where does feminist ideology fit in?
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Wages for Hospitality Work
Why do we expect service workers—some of the lowest-paid workers in our society—to perform their jobs with a smile? What would happen if hospitality was…
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Ashley Rodriguez

November 2024

The Coffee Gift Guide For Actual Coffee People
Coffee gift guides are rarely ever for people who work in coffee — these are the gifts for any barista or coffee slinger in your life.
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Ashley Rodriguez
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Did Coffee Borrow More From Feminism Than Just the “Wave” Analogy?
We often conceive of coffee’s evolution in “waves,” a convention first used by Trish Rothgeb and borrowed from the feminist movement. But does feminism…
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Ashley Rodriguez
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The Problem of Power
In light of this week’s events, I’m reflecting on my work here—and on the nature and function of power.
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Ashley Rodriguez
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October 2024

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