The idea for a podcast was mentioned simply enough around the time that Nate and I first brainstormed writing stories about coffee, travel, and life for Traveling Coffee Girl. Long before he regaled readers with how I accosted him to tell his shark story, we met up for coffee and chess to figure out the next idea.
Well, if I’m honest, I talked.
He played chess.
I overthought every move while he made up Tarantino-esque stories about the Queen on a serial rampage. He chided me, “You’re not being aggressive enough.”
I wondered if he was talking about the way I played chess, or if he was making a general critique on the manner with which I conducted my life. In my overthinking, projective mindset, I determined it was both, so I heaved a sigh, refrained from rolling my eyes, and stopped obsessing about my next move. I played another game and drank another coffee. After another long-suffering defeat, Nate pointed something out: when I relaxed, I played better. I even almost won.
Almost.
I have always been a story collector. I don’t believe in such a thing as “boring.” Everyone has a life-changing story to tell.
I thought, what better than to combine my love of stories and the ease I meet people with a coffee in my hand, while also getting a little more aggressive in developing my content in the early stages?
My idea: Refill Your Mug;
A podcast where artists, creatives, and creators get comfy with a cup of whatever makes them coziest, and we talk like two friends at a coffee shop. Discussing everything from their newest release and what inspires their work to their thoughts on the world and how they would make it better.
Get comfy, girl. We’re recording.
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