EP 638 Camila Khalife - Do Producers Need Empowerment? - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast for this next series is Camila Khalife, an impact and communications specialist in the coffee sector as well as the creator of the meme account @concaradecafe that speaks about social and economic justice for coffee producers and women in origin countries.

The discussion in this series is focused on answering the question "Where Is The Privilege In Coffee?".

In this thought-provoking episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Camilla dive deep into the complexities of empowerment and privilege within the coffee industry.

The conversation challenges common assumptions about empowering coffee producers and highlights the importance of respecting their autonomy and understanding their true needs.

They also discuss the significance of community-driven projects and the pitfalls of imposing external agendas on producers. Tune in to explore these nuanced topics and gain a fresh perspective on sustainable and respectful business practices in the coffee sector.

Don't miss out on this episode to rethink how we support and collaborate with coffee producers.

00:00 Introduction to Empowerment

00:25 Map It Forward Mastermind Groups 2024

01:41 Welcome and Series Introduction

01:51 Discussing Privilege in Coffee

02:26 The Complexity of Empowerment

05:09 Challenging Assumptions in Coffee

06:36 Producer's Perspective on Empowerment

08:14 The Western Lens and Paternalism

11:53 Real-Life Examples and Solutions

21:31 Trust and Agency in Coffee Communities

24:38 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

24:52 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Connect with Camila on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/concaradecafe/

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