Coffee With Genny B

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Life can be so overwhelming that it can cause us to feel anxious and off balance. In episode 23, Genny chats with Laura Macleod, a mindset and alignment coach. They discuss the importance of mindfulness, which can help you reflect on where your burdens are coming from and how you could remove that heavy weight from your shoulders. Being vulnerable, journaling and co...

In this episode, Genny advises you to exercise your brain regularly to prevent it from going on autopilot. The brain is the largest, most complex organ in our body that holds our memories, thoughts and emotions. Yet we are constantly bombarded with daily distractions like netflix, and being glued to our phones. As a result, we can experience periods of forgetfulness or short term memory loss, and...

----more---- This episode is sponsored by CAA Manitoba. Making bad days good. And good days better.® Did you know that tea, not coffee, is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water? It is well known that drinking tea has a lot of health benefits. Tea is a very rich source of a specific antioxidant called flavonoid that may help boost your immune system and fight off inflammation....

Do you know what your hidden or natural talents are? Do you need clarity to uncover those hidden gifts and abilities you didn't realize you had? Well, this is for you!⁠----more---- In this episode, Genny chats with Wendy Hofford, a CliftonStrengths certified coach and trainer with the Gallup Strengths organization. Wendy explains what CliftonStrengths is and how it can help you discover your talen...

Picnics, family reunions, coffee dates. These are just a few of the many ways we get together with each other. But instead of calling it a “get together or even call it by what it is, why not think of it as a “gathering”?----more---- In this episode, Genny talks about the importance of “gathering”. To her, gathering means bringing people together. It sounds more inclusive, and it’s an opportunity...

For most of us, coffee is that delicious first sip in the morning that warms your whole body. But for some people, coffee is a way of coping with life. In this episode, Tom Harden talks about his role in helping those who need it the most. When he heard that the Oake family were planning to build the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in his neighbourhood to honour their late son who died of an overdose i...

In this episode, Genny will share how important reading is to her, and how reading has influenced her life in many different and wonderful ways.  From writing book reports and winning scholastic awards in grade school to being yearbook editor in Grade 9 and representing her school on the "Reach for the Top" team in Grade 12, her love of reading has grown over time and has contributed to her succes...

Remember the TV show, “Cheers” where “everybody knows your name”? You get that same attention and recognition when you visit the two locations of Colosimo Coffee Roasters: the coffee house at 140 Provencher Blvd and the coffee bar at 145 Pacific Ave. For Jay Colosimo, it’s about connecting over coffee. He loves the interaction he has with his customers and the opportunity to talk about coffee and...

Sponsored by CAA Manitoba. Making bad days good. And good days better.® ----more---- Coffee roasters are an important part of the coffee processing chain. In this episode, Genny speaks with Colleen Wohlgemuth, owner of Stone City Coffee Roasters (with her husband Jay), located in Steinbach, Manitoba. Colleen talks about how they started the coffee business, and about why they created Stone City Co...

William Shakespeare wrote: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”. He was referring to your life as “the play” and the various roles you play throughout your life. But just as a play has three acts (or more), there are also three acts in your life: Act 1- birth to adulthood, Act 2 - adulthood to 50, and then Act 3. So, what is the 3rd act in life? It’s the time after y...

There’s good customer service, and then there’s exceptional customer service, where customers are treated as valued guests. And you can find that at all three locations of Harrison’s Coffee Co.: Johnston Terminal, Waterfront Drive, and the Outlet Mall at Seasons of Tuxedo. Al Dawson has cultivated a culture of giving in all his cafes that starts with his “Manifesto” which is posted in all his cafe...

As children, we played make-believe, pretending to be different characters from our fairy tale books. As we grew up, we then took on different roles such as mother, friend or co-worker, and the characteristics of those roles became part of our identity. And when we think of owning our identity, our name is an important part of that identity. But sometimes, we struggle to define our identity. We le...

In this episode, Genny chats with her friend Sarah Khan, owner of Linchpin Virtual. As a business consultant/coach with over 20 years of hands-on experience and knowledge, she works with entrepreneurs who are serious about their business and serious about their growth; and offers a “no BS” approach to finding what works and helping them see results. Not only do they talk about their shared passion...

Coffee roasters are a very important part of the coffee processing chain. Without them, we wouldn’t have our coffee! In today’s episode, Genny chats with Terry Masikewich, owner of Prairie Lily Coffee Roasters, located in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. A coffee roaster for almost 5 years, Terry shares his vast knowledge and expertise, and love of all things coffee. He talks about the roasting process...

Most of us only think of coffee in terms of that delicious morning cup with breakfast. However, coffee is such a versatile product, and in this episode, Genny will talk about using coffee in various recipes (including her own for Tiramisu), and will share her favourite local Manitoba products that contain either ground coffee, coffee oils or coffee grounds. And speaking of coffee grounds, she will...

Life around us is full of energy. Our bodies and our thoughts are full of energy. In this episode, Genny talks about honouring and embracing your energy, and using your energy in an effective way. When you’re working on something you love, you are motivated and productive but when you’re not using your energy in an effective way, you feel frustrated and drained. She also talks about the importance...

In this episode, Genny speaks with her friend Brenda Bourns, owner of Event Strategy Productions, a full service event management, marketing and production powerhouse. With over 3 decades in the industry, Brenda has managed events ranging from the CFL Grey Cup to golf tournaments and everything in between. She shares her personal love of coffee, her coffee stories from her years of events and prod...

Did you know you could travel the world from the comfort of your own home, without getting on a plane or getting a stamp on your passport? Genny will talk about travelling the world with coffee, and experiencing the coffee culture, one cup at a time. She’ll also talk about her three favourite coffees, share some information about their respective coffee cultures, and a little of their coffee histo...

In this episode, Genny talks about connecting with yourself and your coffee, through your coffee ritual, and your coffee self-talk. How getting up early before everyone else in the house can really make a difference in your day. Instead of feeling rushed, you can start your day feeling more relaxed. She’ll also talk about how the simple act of slowing down to enjoy your coffee gives you the opport...

In this episode, Genny talks about how collections can happen by accident or, in her case with her collection of coffee cups, how it didn’t start as a collection but as it built up over time, became a collection on purpose. From her first Starbucks green cup and saucer to her Coffee with Genny B logo cup and finally, to her Vincent Van Gogh cup, she shares why each cup or mug is important to her,...

This podcast episode is all about Italian espresso coffee and how to drink in the coffee culture of the Italians when it comes to creating and enjoying the coffee. For most people, drinking coffee is just a mainstay but for Italians, it’s more than just a pick-me-up drink. Coffee is a way for Italians to connect with people, this means that they socialize thru drinking coffee.   Key Take-Away The...

In this episode, Genny discusses why she started this podcast and what the upcoming episodes will hold. She then discusses how a Barista can make all the difference in your experience at a coffee shop, and why connection is so important. Genny has experience as a Barista at Starbucks and she open's up about her experience.    Follow Genny B on Instagram @Coffeewithgennyb Join the Winnipeg Coffee C...

In this episode, Genny discusses her journey of 60 days and 60 coffees for her 60th birthday. Genny visited 60 different coffee shops in Manitoba and in doing so she learnt so much about herself and the city she lives in. Tune in to hear how the journey went and learn some new things along the way.    Follow Genny B on Instagram @Gennysaccobak and her coffee page @ Coffeewithgennyb See Privacy Pol...