Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is pause.

In this personal episode of Coffee Cruise, Ashley shares how a solo getaway, quiet reflection, and time in nature helped her slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with herself through grief and healing.

Grab your coffee, roll the windows down, and take the long way—because sometimes the road back to yourself is the one worth taking.

Get to know your host—Ashley—on a deeply personal episode about family, loss, surviving cancer, chasing dreams, and building a life full of purpose.

Plus: a hidden gem coffee stop at MeMe Coffee Shop that just served up one of the best lattes of my life.

Real talk. Real heart. Real good coffee.

Take the long way—and let’s cruise.

This episode is about our Spring Break trip out in Colorado, I set out to do what I always do—find good coffee and explore local spots.

I also sat down with my brother—business owner of a Golf Chiropractic Clinic, husband, dad of three—who’s right in the middle of building something from the ground up. And we got real about it all.

From growing up and the paths we thought we’d take… to what it actually feels like to step into entrepreneurship with no roadmap.

We talk about:
☕ Chasing ideas and building a business from scratch
☕ The pressure of providing while figuring it out in real time
☕ The importance of relationships and networking (and learning that the hard way)
☕ The quiet moments where it feels like failure
☕ And what it really means to pivot instead of quit

It’s honest. It’s unfiltered. And it’s a reminder that most people are figuring it out as they go—even when it looks like they have it all together.

So grab your coffee, take the long way… and let’s cruise.

In this episode of Coffee Cruise, we’re pulling up to a spot you won’t want to miss… ☕️✨

We’re taking you Behind the Brews with the incredible team at Press Coffee & Tea in Trenton, IL — where coffee is more than just a drink, it’s a mission, a community, and a second chance for so many.

We chat about:

• ☕ How Press Coffee & Tea got started
• 💭 The inspiration behind their unique space and menu
• 🚧 The real challenges of running a small business
• ❤️ The heart behind their mission to give back and support those in recovery
• 🌱 How coffee can create purpose, connection, and new beginnings
  

This episode is full of real conversation, good energy, and a whole lot of heart — exactly what Coffee Cruise is all about.

So grab your coffee, take the long way, and come cruise with us. 🚙💨

Bunnies. Eggs. Coffee. And traditions from all over the world. ☕🌍

This week on Coffee Cruise, we’re taking a global ride through Easter—sharing fun, surprising, and sometimes hilarious traditions you’ve probably never heard of.

Hop in, grab your drink, and let’s take the long way.

Sometimes life hits you with a speed bump you never saw coming. Grief doesn’t follow rules—and it definitely doesn’t come with a roadmap.

In this episode, we get real about loss, healing, and what it actually looks like to keep moving forward when everything feels heavy. We also open up about cancer—survivorship, caregiving, and the impact it has not just on the person going through it, but on the people who love them.

Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions around grief, cancer, and medical experiences that may be emotional or difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

Welcome to our very first Juice Box Cruise. 🧃🚙

If you listened to Episode 3, you might remember me talking about our trip to Arizona — and this episode is a real, unfiltered moment captured from that trip.

My 9 yo daughter Avery and I snuck away for a drive to find a dirty soda, and somewhere along the road, we ended up having one of those unexpected conversations about life.

The kind that catches you off guard…
and makes you realize kids sometimes have the clearest perspective of all.

So whether you’re sipping coffee, a smoothie, or a juice box…

Come along for the ride.

Because sometimes the best conversations don’t happen over coffee…
they happen over a juice box.

This week on Coffee Cruise, we’re taking you Behind the Brews for the very first time — and we couldn’t think of a better place to start than right here in our hometown.

We’re sitting down with the amazing owner behind Mokka Bon in Troy, Illinois — the coffee shop that has fueled countless mornings, conversations, and community moments for locals like us.

In this episode we talk about:
☕ The story behind how Mokka Bon got started
☕ What it’s really like owning a small coffee shop
☕ The drinks customers absolutely have to try
☕ The chaos, the laughs, and the reality of running a local business

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating the coffee shop you love — this episode is for you.

So grab your favorite drink, hop in the Jeep, and come Behind the Brews with us.