Brewing up Culture with Michelle Loyd ‘08

Can the perfect cup of coffee make you happy? When is a coffee shop NOT a coffee shop? How does coffee reflect and expand the culture that it comes from? And how does Hip Hop fit into the coffee vibe? Michelle Loyd and her husband Michael Loyd, both Wake Forest Alumni, have spent much of their careers both pondering and answering these questions. They co-founded DOPE COFFEE, a trendsetting coffee brand that consumers love because of the quality of their product, their morals, and their dedication to their culture. Michelle and Michael are on a mission to bridge the worlds of Coffee, Hip-Hop, and Culture by elevating and & uplifting Black culture while serving great coffee to great people. So sit back, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and listen to a conversation that will capture your imagination and make you think differently about your morning brew.