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She is an introvert and doesnn’t always desire
to or have the easiest time “peopling,” for lack of a
better term. It’s a struggle in how she feel versus how
she is sometimes perceived or how she is awkwardly
present in society.
The way she finds to be a community member
seems to be like a breakthrough in her life which is
focused on talking to Southeastern Roastery’s cus-
tomers and seeing how Southeastern Roastery can
fit in. “This goes back a bit to the practice of the
fourth aspect of the dharma wheel in Buddhism, the
Right Action, so trying to see what is suitable and
helpful. As I love meditation and outdoor activities,
we have contributed to Beyond Mindfulness Com-
munity and have worked with the local Canton Kay-
ak Club which is a non-environmental, environmen-
t a l - f r i e nd ly a s s o c i at i o n . I p e r s o n a l ly e n j oyed
creative activities so I’ve linked up with Creative
Nomads, a Baltimore Arts organization, as a sponsor
and also Baltimore Clayworks in selling handmade
mugs in our shop that support their youth program-
ming. I’m also in the local community garden and
contribute to pro-farmer initiatives because I believe
in the support of local food systems and food system
economic sustainability.” In Candi’s active involve-
ment in the community, she has also found many
participants who are moving the community forward
in their own ways. Recently she is impressed by
Lovettsville Cooperative Market. “They have been
working hard to support local farmers and producers
as an independent grocery that fills a gap in smaller
towns that have population but not enough to draw
a local chain. It’s their first time and I’m excited to
see this group thrive.”
She cares about the people in her community.
For example, she was a bit adamant about not offer- also purchase green coffees from women-owned Without his support I wouldn’t be where I am. 1863 Virginia. “There are always pivots, changes in some
ing coffee after 2pm. “It’s generally not beneficial importers mainly for our Ethiopian and Brazilian Ventures, Halcyon and my advisors, family, and friends form or fashion. We have since creation moved a cou-
in keeping a healthy sleep pattern. So, we aren’t open coffees. We aim to really support women throughout that have and do make time to lend me space to learn and ple of times,first to Washington DC and then to Balti-
at night.” said Candy Another example is, during the value chain of coffee.” said Candy. talk are critical for my professional and personal mental more. I have been pretty set on focusing on the manu-
COVID-19, Southeastern Roastery made the pivot to In Candy ’s opinion, the situation of small wellness. My coffee community is large, I think everyone facturing of coffee, though we have a small cafe in
focus on white-label – It refers to when a coffee businesses as a specific aspect of commerce in I have been able to work with has contributed in some Baltimore, Maryland now.” said Candy. The poem
roaster, produces coffee for another company to sell neighborhoods not only creates a sense of local way to a significant portion of my growth and I’m grate- mentioned in the beginning, ends like this:
under their own name. This year was the first year pride and charm, it also adds character, diversity, ful for that. We consider all of our customers our partners. “Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
of having a female roasting apprentice program. a nd e nco u r a ge s wa l k i n g ve r s u s d r iv i n g . S m a l l Growing with a network is important for leveraging ex- the world offers itself to your imagination,
They hosted an up and coming female roaster from businesses also help keep large portions of money pertise.” Candy said. calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting
Virginia to teach principles and techniques. “Our in the local economy itself. We’re sure Southeast- Now, she feels like more women are being recog- over and over announcing your place
white label roasting largely focuses on supporting ern Roastery did all that. nized for their work and more are entering into the in the family of things.”
women owned businesses. Right now we are helping Right now Southeastern Roastery’s staff include an importing, roasting, and business ownership spaces. It seems to be about Candy’s life, too. Religion is
grow three women-owned coffee companies. We operations manager. They also have two staff with us in “This is exciting!” she said. something she can grab onto to fight against Nihilism,
largely purchase our pastries from local wom- packaging and distribution. “It couldn’t have been done Candy named the company in honor of the location but she’s sincere, she does not try to make the world
en-owned bakeries such as Harmony Bakery and without the help of a lot of people. Todd Arnette has where she first started roasting, which is southeastern perfect, but trying her best to make every bit of love
Maillard Pastries, both in Baltimore, Maryland. We always been a positive teacher, mentor in my career. Virginia. This specifically in reference to Smithfield, she gives to the world perfect.

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