Coffee Creates Connection

Send us Fan MailA coffee shop can be more than a caffeine stop. We sit with Cody and Johnny, the founders of Unhinged Coffee, to hear how two people with demanding corporate careers made a fast, fearless pivot into the Raleigh coffee scene and built something that feels like a true third space. Cody shares the personal roots of the idea, including how coffee became a way to stay close to his dad, and how that meaning shaped the heart of the brand.We talk about what makes Unhinged Coffee different: a mission anchored in mental health advocacy, a refusal to treat wellness like a buzzword, and a tagline that lands with honesty, “Sip Through The Struggle.” Cody and Johnny open up about anxiety, ADHD, therapy, stigma, and why accessibility matters. Coffee is the vehicle, but community is the point, from clinician and nonprofit partnerships to events designed to help people feel safe, seen, and steady.You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes growth story: starting with a coffee cart and pop-ups, operating out of borrowed spaces, then taking the leap into a brick-and-mortar shop with warm murals, thoughtful design, and the unforgettable Unhinged Wall where sticky notes turn into threads of anonymous support. We get into what’s next too: expanding hours, building out a patio and alleyway markets, adding limited beer and wine and THC beverages without becoming a bar, and long-term dreams of roasting their own beans. If you care about small business building, community over competition, and how coffee culture can support mental wellness, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showTo learn more, go to mycreateharmony.com