Zayde Naquib

This first episode was such a gift to film, truly wonderful people to meet, get to know, and help shine a light on their story.

Question the “Box” Itself How going beyond thinking “out of the box” leads to profound results.

The box is a construct, not an absolute.

An Ode to Los Angeles This past week, the city I call home has been under siege. Raids of workplaces and job sites are tormenting hard-working Americans (yes…

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A farewell to Bar Nine, the cafe that helped make me who I am. - Nearly there... Hidden away on Helms Avenue in Culver City, California—so much so that many people needed extra help locating it—you could find Bar Nine. I, too, nearly missed it on my...

I learned that a beautiful place I used to work will be closing and felt compelled to write a farewell… #coffeesky

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Thank you so much, these are truly wonderful messages to read. I feel a lot of gratitude that the work we did could help inspire others. I'll look forward to checking out your cafes :)

Take care and hope you have a great holiday!

Thank you!

In 2014, Bar Nine re-imagined the look, feel, and execution of the coffee bar. In 2024, I separated from the company I founded. The flagship space that helped re-invent coffee bars is closing soon, but the journey will stay with me until I die. Much #gratitude on the eve of this holiday. #coffeesky

Some Thoughts on a Big Change in the LA Coffee Scene When I heard the news yesterday that my former company was closing its flagship location, it came as something of a shock. While I am no longer associated with their operations, I poured my heart and…

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12.5 years ago, home roasting while writing a business plan for my first company. Obama was just elected to his second term. Feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago.

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Good morning #coffee / #coffeesky

Cheers to a future with no single-use cups. #glassrevolution