IT ALL STARTED WITH A MISPRONUNCIATION.
As a kid, I couldn’t say the word “drink” correctly—I’d say “frink” instead. Little did my parents know, that small slip would one day become the name of my coffee business.
Origin Story —
Working as a barista at Starbucks in 2014, I knew that I loved coffee but didn’t know that the passion would grow into this. After I graduated from grad school in 2018, I gained my first big-girl job as a creative director in Harlem. I missed making coffee so I came up with the idea of creating drink tutorials to share my passion with my followers—but it wasn’t enough. I wanted to share my love of coffee with people in person.
In December 2022, I asked my sister, Tara, her thoughts on hosting a coffee gathering at our house. So we curated a holiday food/drink menu and invited over a few of our friends. After receiving positive feedback, I felt encouraged to host another event.
The Long-Term Goal —
As a freelance graphic designer and photographer, I spend a lot of my time at home, working remotely. Although it has its benefits, I’m not afraid to admit that it become lonely at times. Although I don’t have the brick and mortar yet, my goal through Frinks Coffee is to open a co-working cafe, where creatives are able to come in and rent studio spaces for their projects.
Until then, I plan to collaborate with other creatives, continue to host pop-ups, and cater events.
Ways To Support —
If you’d like to support the vision, it’s greatly appreciated. Click the button below to view our kickstarter campaign or to view our merch line.
In June 2023, we hosted our next invite-only event at a friend’s place in Harlem. With each event, it grew, and I realized that it was best way to expand is to seek a location that will allow us to have open RSVP. Connecting with someone from my church, she graciously allowed us to host our next pop-up at the FEC in the Bronx, NY, in November 2023. In March 2024, I hosted at Casaroma Cafe in New Rochelle, NY (my hometown).
Now living in Tampa, FL, for the past year and a half, I’m ready to pursue my dream of bringing Frinks Coffee to life.
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2014 - 2016
The Starbucks Days
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2021
My first video on Instagram and Tik Tok
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2022
First Coffee Pop-Up
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2023 - Second Pop-Up
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