Jon Bailey—photographer, videographer, and co-owner of Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge—joins Aaron McCall for a conversation about reinvention, embracing uncertainty, and the realities of running an independent coffee shop. His path hasn’t been a straight line—from filming skate videos to shooting weddings to finding his place in coffee—but with grit, determination, and a willingness to bet on himself, he’s learned what it means to build something with intention. They discuss the challenges of leadership, the weight of responsibility, and creating a space where people feel like they belong.
Keep up with Jon Bailey:
lanterncoffee.com
IG: @thereal.joncoffee
IG: @lanterncoffeebar
Writer/Producer/Editor/Host:
Aaron McCall
aaronmccall.net
Instagram: @aaron_mccall
LinkedIn: Aaron McCall
Co-Host/Sidekick/Photographer:
Joe Matteson
themattesons.co
Instagram: @joe_dustin
Co-Host/Sidekick/Manager:
Amber Gray
Instagram: @bad_ambellina
LinkedIn: Amber Gray
Music:
"Noises" by Mike Mains & The Branches
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