It's 644, welcome back,
you know this Hispanic heritage month.
We would like to highlight
Latino business owners
in this week's maiden essay,
Audrey takes us inside the makings
of Ola Express Cafe to explain
how the owners roots have helped
feed this now expanding business.
Andrea lays dream in its infancy.
Started on four wheels.
So this is the baby
in this 89 Volkswagen van that's
decked out more like the as,
or pods that she remembers her,
as well as her grandmother's
brewing coffee. In here we
have our wireless, the cafe
DOJ is name by them. Valentina
EJ, Conchita, Michaela, Socorro.
Governor Roy or coffee with spices and
bill and seal or pure cane sugar is
so much more to this Mexican native.
Represents to me that upper patio from
a well as like you know this warm coats
that you can get from from your abuela.
So back in in my hometown in Mexico I
got always to to get cafeteria from my
awareness in in her house for me was
that moment that you can feel very happy
to share in that happiness and lay
inviting you to enjoy a cup inside
her new cafe or what looks more like
her abuela's living rooms. In Mexico,
that's actually the vibe that I wanted
to bring 'cause you can feel welcome and
feel that you're sipping your coffee.
And that's only the happy moment you need. It
was four years ago when Laney did
those happy memories to once again
become part of her morning routine,
being here being being abroad.
Working in 1990.
Company I was just missing my my roots,
my whalum, my family,
my friends and I was craving cafe.
I was feeling like very homesick.
Then I started like thinking what
about if I sell coffee though?
Yeah, you know for others,
but I can't drink it as well leading
the tech world to start her business.
And bring a bit of her home to
San Antonio. I want to stick to
Mexican coffee 'cause I really
feel my my cultural roots are
being showcased here, but
putting A twist on the traditional
drink by roasting her own beans.
Creating a quicker bilancia syrup
and even offering a cold brew.
I always say that I I feel happier now.
I work more because being a business
owner you have to wear a lot of hats.
But I also feel that I'm.
Fulfilled, you know.
So whether you're looking for a
bit of nostalgia or if you are the
more adventurous coffee drinker.
Well, yeah, Express Cafe promises
to get you wherever you need to go.
It's like a dream, actually, I feel
that all the hard work is paying out.
Andrea is be on sealed syrup also
as a finalist of HCBS Quest for
the best contest, so expect to see
her product on store shelves soon.
That way you can make your cafe
that toy at home wherever you want.
And if you want to check out her new
coffee shop at their new location
at the old Los Patios location,
they're open Thursday through
Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00
PM and appropriately guys,
abuelita's or grandmas who come in
always drink coffee though yeah for free.
Alright, I like that I,
I myself could use some
Oh yeah cafe right now.
Love
that died. I'm still kicking myself
for mispronouncing it right off.
Hey, that's OK, I didn't even catch it.
Yeah, right? You never know.
Beyond Seal is a really hard worth two.
I was like having to go back,
but it's got a nice ring to it.
Yeah, thanks Audrey.