Episode 025: Routines Shaped From Childhood with Taylor Fields

Renowned for being both a licensed CPA and an accomplished entrepreneur, Taylor Fields is the Founder and CEO behind Nostalgia Coffee Roasters, San Diego's first fully mobile specialty coffee shop, and a highly acclaimed award-winning roaster.

Taylor grew up in New Mexico without much exposure to coffee. However, everything changed when she moved to Chicago for college. In the freezing cold winters, Taylor discovered the coffee culture that thrived in the city. Living above a popular coffee shop, she witnessed baristas creating latte art and saw the community that formed around this beloved beverage.

She overcame personal hurdles like coming out as gay and navigating through a divorce to establish her own company. Despite these challenges, she found solace and a renewed sense of purpose in her deep appreciation for coffee.

From humble beginnings as a food truck, Taylor's company faced unexpected hurdles during the pandemic but adapted by venturing into coffee roasting and developing innovative brew bags. 

Today, Taylor stands as a shining testament to perseverance and ambition, with five thriving cafes on corporate campuses and an exceptional off-campus location that embodies their entrepreneurial spirit. With an unwavering dedication to the B2B sector and invaluable partnerships with professional sports teams, they continue to inspire and redefine the concept of success.

Routine | Routines Shaped From Childhood

Taylor's journey toward success traces back to her early childhood when her family unknowingly laid the foundation for her future routines. Simple acts like gathering for dinner every night instilled in her the importance of consistency and togetherness. Drawing from these early experiences, Taylor devised routines that allowed her to reset her mind and approach each situation with the mindset necessary to create the success she desired. Here are the routines that have driven her forward:

1. Take a shower every day

2. Carve out 10 - 20 minutes of uninterrupted solitude

3. Read the newspaper daily

 

Success

Taylor Fields has exemplified true success by embodying the role of a servant-leader, finding immense joy and purpose in assisting others. Despite facing personal hurdles such as embracing their identity as a gay individual and navigating a divorce, Taylor took the bold step of establishing Nostalgia Coffee. Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and equality, Nostalgia Coffee not only utilizes fuel-efficient roasting techniques but also supports regenerative farming practices and collaborates with Women-Owned Farms. When the COVID-19 pandemic imposed restrictions on physical locations in 2020, Taylor adeptly adapted their business model to focus on coffee roasting, resulting in the creation of exceptional blends that were honored with prestigious accolades. The remarkable achievements of Nostalgia Coffee include winning the esteemed gold medal at the highly regarded Golden Bean competition and clinching the impressive No. 15 Coffee of the Year Award. Now, as a finalist for the esteemed Good Food Awards, Nostalgia Coffee Roasters has garnered nationwide recognition, propelling Taylor to earn a well-deserved spot on the Inc. Female Founders 200 List in 2023.  

Book Recommendations:

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Connect With Taylor Fields

Website: https://nostalgiacoffeeroasters.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetaylorfields/

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