1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this candid catch-up, Arlene and Valerie open up about closing Surge Coffee’s brick-and-mortar shop, the lessons learned from running a San Diego coffee business, and how that journey sparked a deeper commitment to community events, wellness practices, and holistic entrepreneurship. They share stories of resilience, including hosting the first drag show in East County San Diego, navigating health challenges, and finding new opportunities through real estate investing and spiritual community building. Tune in for real talk on: What it takes to run (and close) a coffee shop business in San Diego Why community events, sound baths, and yoga are the future of wellness gatherings The challenges and joys of nonprofit work and fundraising for BIPOC and LGBTQ-owned businesses How Arlene and Valerie are preparing for fall/winter 2025 with new partnerships, retreats, and projects For Arlene's 10 Week Human Design Certification Fall Cohort, doors are open to sign up!&amp;nbsp; Click here for information This episode is equal parts inspiring, emotional, and packed with lessons for anyone navigating business pivots, healing work, and building sustainable communities. &amp;nbsp; Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on Instagram @espiritucoffeechats and let us know how you feel about the future of trade policies. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! How to connect with us: Social media Arlene Salcedo: https://www.instagram.com/lunasoulwellness/ Valerie Urrutia: https://www.instagram.com/surjecoffee/ Websites: https://surjecoffee.com/ https://www.lunasoulwellness.com/ https://surjecoffee.com/pages/coffee-subscriptions https://www.lunasoulwellness.com/apothecary &amp;nbsp; Email: Arlene: iamlunasoulwellness@gmail.com Valerie: valerie@surjecoffee.com Podcast: espiritucoffeechats@gmail.com Espiritu Coffee Chats https://sites.libsyn.com/543512 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38149860/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/192840440