Chatting at City League Coffee Roasters
City League Coffee Roasters serves as a gathering space for the Sunset Park community in Brooklyn. Photo by Mira Gordon
“But ten years from now, whether I had the greatest coffee or not, that’s not going to be that important. Like, what’s going to be important is, hey, whose lives did we enhance?”
By Brayden Tom
What does success mean, and what does it take to achieve it? Dane Demchak, a father, husband and owner of City League Coffee Roasters, reflects on how he built his business, from roasting coffee in his garage to opening a storefront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Over time, his coffee shop has become a beloved third space for the local community. In this episode, Demchak shares his perspective on what it means to be successful in a competitive industry.
Brayden Tom is a freshman at Vanderbilt University. He’s dedicated to exploring how different fields connect with each other and loves to improve his skill set. He has worked at the zoo, voiced his school’s daily announcements and presented his independent projects at Google. When he’s not exploring new industries, he’s in the kitchen learning to make better coffee.
The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is The Bell’s immersive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students. This year’s academy was made possible by support from the Spotify Studios Union.
