Chris Lafreniere is a young man from Maine who loves journalism. He has been pursuing various aspects of journalism, recently adding the interviews of business owners.

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He recently interviewed Fight Coffee.

Fight Coffee: Responsibly sourced, Fairtrade Coffee company.

Reasons for interviewing Fight Coffee:

The decision to interview Fight Coffee for my podcast stemmed from a profound alignment with their mission and values. Upon exploring their website, I was deeply moved by their overarching commitment to “Fight human trafficking” and their simultaneous dedication to improving the livelihoods of coffee bean growers and pickers in coffee-exporting nations. The dual purpose of their enterprise, advocating for social justice while delivering an exceptionally delicious brew, struck a chord with the ethos of my podcast. Engaging in email correspondence and Zoom discussions further solidified the conviction to not only feature them as guests but also to forge a partnership as an affiliate. Fight Coffee’s multifaceted approach to making a positive impact in the world, both ethically and gastronomically, offers an inspiring narrative that I am eager to share with my audience.

Paragraph on Interviewee:
Anthony, the visionary owner and operator of Fight Coffee, has a story that defies the odds. Instead of succumbing to life’s challenges, Anthony chose to stand tall and fight against adversity. His journey, marked by surviving three abortion attempts, enduring foster care, and navigating a tumultuous upbringing in a broken home, reveals a resilience that is nothing short of remarkable. In the face of life-threatening situations, including a harrowing encounter with a hammer-wielding assailant in first grade, Anthony emerged as a survivor. Battling homelessness and drug addiction before even graduating high school, he intimately understands the impact of trauma. Anthony’s decision to channel his experiences into founding Fight Coffee is a testament to his indomitable spirit. This unique perspective, coupled with a commitment to combating human trafficking and improving the lives of coffee bean growers, makes Anthony a compelling force for positive change.

 

Excerpts from the Interview:
“Today, we’re joined by the compassionate team behind Fight Coffee, who are brewing a powerful mission to combat human trafficking one cup at a time.“

“The question is “just how much human trafficking is happening here in Maine?“

Yeah, so well, I mean, just real quick, I mean, it’s a worldwide issue; it’s all over the world, and some estimates go up to near 40 million people in the world are being trafficked; it’s all throughout you know every country here in the United States it’s all over and then and so here in Maine there was a news report done.

Add to that the fact that we’re a border state to Canada.

Anytime two countries are connected, they want to get you out of your country into another country because it’s much easier to control you, take your passport, or you don’t have, you know, you’re illegal.

And so people are; they use that fear tactic.

So that’s a control issue.

And then we’re a source state for Boston and New York.“

 

Rwandan Arabica Coffee

So, you’ve emphasized your commitment to using 100% Arabica specialty-grade coffee. How does this commitment align with your personal values and the mission of Fight Coffee?

 

 

Okay, yeah, so for more information about specialty great coffee and what it is because I don’t want to get into all of that.
Anybody could go to my website info at fightcoffee.org/ scroll to the bottom of the

but normally, coffee at a low price, somebody’s being exploited, so from a value vantage point, you know when you buy specialty grade coffee specialty grade coffee costs more right because you pay you get what you pay for right if you get a grade a bean versus a grade c bean right the a is going to cost more so if we’re buying grade a coffee then the farmers are getting more money.

 

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075797810609

Fightcoffee.org/

 

Parting Remarks:

Should you decide to purchase coffee on behalf of my article, Do me this favor and put my affiliate code “COC” in the special instructions box.

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Chris is a freelance writer living in Maine. He is a Christian who likes to see the value of faith and in life.

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