Coffee Cruise

In this episode of Coffee Cruise, Ashley heads to Meme’s Coffee Shop in Granite City for a Behind the Brews conversation with owner Joel. Joined by her sister Whitney—passenger princess, bodyguard, coffee flight taste tester, and recurring guest host—Ashley sits down with Joel to talk about the story behind Meme’s, entrepreneurship, community, taking risks, asking for help, and what it really mean...

What happens when two sisters marry two brothers? In this episode of Coffee Cruise, Ashley is joined by her sister Whitney as they hit the road to Waterloo, Illinois for a homebrew and barbecue competition where their husbands—who also happen to be brothers—are competing. From sharing holidays and family traditions to navigating life's challenges together, Ashley and Whitney open up about what it'...

Sometimes life hits you with a speed bump you never saw coming. Grief doesn’t follow rules—and it definitely doesn’t come with a roadmap. In this episode, we get real about loss, healing, and what it actually looks like to keep moving forward when everything feels heavy. We also open up about cancer—survivorship, caregiving, and the impact it has not just on the person going through it, but on the...

Episode Description 🤠☕ We came for the music... but left with a story. In Episode 16 of Coffee Cruise, my husband and I head to Austin, Texas for the Two Step Inn Music Festival and end up creating our own Austin Coffee Trail along the way. From hidden coffee gems and creative coffee concepts to incredible food, local breweries, a DIY craft bar, and even a Texas hailstorm, this trip turned into...

Behind the Brews isn't always a coffee shop! This conversation covers the journey of starting a business, the concept of Market and Main, the importance of local support and networking, and the surprises and challenges of entrepreneurship. Buckle up and let's cruise!

School’s out for summer! ☀️🚙 In this cozy backyard edition of Juice Box Cruise, Avery and Mom swap the Jeep for an egg chair as they sit outside watching hummingbirds, sipping coffee and dirty sodas, and talking all about the end of third grade. From summer bucket lists to future careers — this episode is full of honest kid perspective, laughs, and sweet moments that remind us to slow down and en...

This week on Coffee Cruise, I’m sitting down with Bre from Chocolate Covered Creations to talk about entrepreneurship, community, creativity, and the heart behind building a business people truly connect with. From balancing the chaos of business ownership to creating a welcoming space for the community, this conversation is full of honesty, inspiration, and plenty of sweet moments along the way....

This Mother’s Day episode is a special one. I sit down with her mom during a visit to Arizona for a real, unfiltered conversation about motherhood—then vs now. From early mornings with quiet cups of coffee to raising kids in completely different worlds, this episode is full of perspective, laughter, and moments that just hit differently when you’re living it yourself. They talk about: – How mother...

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is pause. In this personal episode of Coffee Cruise , Ashley shares how a solo getaway, quiet reflection, and time in nature helped her slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with herself through grief and healing. Grab your coffee, roll the windows down, and take the long way—because sometimes the road back to yourself is the one worth taking.

Get to know your host—Ashley—on a deeply personal episode about family, loss, surviving cancer, chasing dreams, and building a life full of purpose. Plus: a hidden gem coffee stop at MeMe Coffee Shop that just served up one of the best lattes of my life. Real talk. Real heart. Real good coffee. Take the long way—and let’s cruise.

This episode is about our Spring Break trip out in Colorado, I set out to do what I always do—find good coffee and explore local spots. I also sat down with my brother—business owner of a Golf Chiropractic Clinic, husband, dad of three—who’s right in the middle of building something from the ground up. And we got real about it all. From growing up and the paths we thought we’d take… to what it act...

In this episode of Coffee Cruise , we’re pulling up to a spot you won’t want to miss… ☕️✨ We’re taking you Behind the Brews with the incredible team at Press Coffee & Tea in Trenton, IL — where coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a mission, a community, and a second chance for so many. We chat about: ☕ How Press Coffee & Tea got started 💭 The inspiration behind their unique space an...

Bunnies. Eggs. Coffee. And traditions from all over the world. ☕🌍 This week on Coffee Cruise , we’re taking a global ride through Easter—sharing fun, surprising, and sometimes hilarious traditions you’ve probably never heard of. Hop in, grab your drink, and let’s take the long way.

Welcome to our very first Juice Box Cruise. 🧃🚙 If you listened to Episode 3, you might remember me talking about our trip to Arizona — and this episode is a real, unfiltered moment captured from that trip. My 9 yo daughter Avery and I snuck away for a drive to find a dirty soda , and somewhere along the road, we ended up having one of those unexpected conversations about life. The kind that catc...

This week on Coffee Cruise , we’re taking you Behind the Brews for the very first time — and we couldn’t think of a better place to start than right here in our hometown. We’re sitting down with the amazing owner behind Mokka Bon in Troy, Illinois — the coffee shop that has fueled countless mornings, conversations, and community moments for locals like us. In this episode we talk about: ☕ The sto...

Two Ashleys. Two trips. A lot of coffee. ☕🚙 In this episode of Coffee Cruise , Ashley 1 heads to Mesa, Arizona to visit her mom, where she and her sister hit a local coffee shop and dive into real conversations on the road. Meanwhile, Ashley 2 is living her best Passenger Princess life at Disney, bringing back a full Disney coffee review and a tips and tricks for FUN at Walt Disney World! You’ll...

Buckle up — this episode is more than just your average drive-time chit-chat. It’s a bold, heartfelt dive into friendship, mindset, and how claiming your power can transform your world. Grab that coffee — because these conversations hit deep and inspire action. In this episode: The magic of love at first sight and friendship’s weird, beautiful moments How energy, mindset, and the law of attraction...

Every journey starts with a first sip. In Episode 1 of Coffee Cruise , we kick things off by introducing the podcast, sharing why it was created, and setting the tone for the conversations ahead. This episode is all about beginnings—coffee in hand, no rush, just real talk as we ease into the ride. Welcome to Coffee Cruise . Let’s cruise.