☕ Onyx Coffee & Building a Life You Love in NWA
Today, we hand the mic to Andy’s daughters, Annabelle Wright and Kate McNeill , for a special conversation with someone redefining Arkansas culture and community: Andrea Allen , co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab and the 2020 U.S. Barista Champion .
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Today, we hand the mic to Andy’s daughters, Annabelle Wright and Kate McNeill , for a special conversation with someone redefining Arkansas culture and community: Andrea Allen , co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab and the 2020 U.S. Barista Champion . This episode is all about building something meaningful — in business, in community, and at home — right here in Arkansas. Andrea shares her story of growing up in Springdale, launching Onyx, and turning a love of coffee and hospitality into one of the most admired brands in the country. ☕️ In this episode:
- Growing up in Springdale and never wanting to leave
- The early days of Onyx and buying their first cafes
- Why hospitality matters more than ever
- Balancing motherhood, business, marriage, and ambition
- Grit vs. talent and what makes entrepreneurs succeed
- Northwest Arkansas’ growth and why it’s exciting, not scary
- Community, connection, and real-world human interaction in a digital world
- Rapid-fire coffee questions (including how many cups she drinks a day 👀) 💡 If you love: Craft culture, creative entrepreneurship, NWA stories, coffee, parenting with purpose, or just cheering on Arkansas makers — you’ll love this one. 📍 Featuring: Hosts — Annabelle Wright & Kate McNeill Guest — Andrea Allen, Onyx Coffee Co-Founder & U.S. Barista Champion 👇 Subscribe for more conversations that celebrate Arkansas people and ideas.
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