EP 876 Purity Wangare, Sai On, and Ran Gurung  - Why Have a Career in Coffee? - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 23 MIN

EP 876 Purity Wangare, Sai On, and Ran Gurung - Why Have a Career in Coffee? - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar

from MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · host Lee Safar

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first of a 5-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast, with Purity Wangare (Customer Experience Manager), Sai On (Visual Storyteller), and Ran Gurung (Roaster) from RAW Coffee Company in Dubai, UAE. In this series, Purity, Ran, and On, together with Map It Forward Founder and podcast host Lee Safar, explore how a coffee career in the Middle East changed the lives of these coffee professionals and what that journey was like for them.The five episodes of this series are:1. Why Have a Career in Coffee? - https://youtu.be/VS9X7vXK2w02. A Coffee Career in the Middle East - https://youtu.be/9qY5PGXVlqQ3. A Multicultural Coffee Community - https://youtu.be/3OvgIdGplNM4. The Complex World of Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/R9dzXGemWOg5. Paving a Career Path in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1WPbKktRF4E In this first Episode of the podcast series, we delve into the inspiring journeys of Purity Wangare, Sai On, and Ran Gurung from Raw Coffee Company. Hear how they transitioned from various professions into the world of coffee, the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way, and how the vibrant coffee scene in the Middle East has transformed their lives.This episode highlights their individual paths, from starting as waitresses or baristas to becoming key figures in customer service, roasting, and visual storytelling.Discover the human connections and cultural shifts that make coffee a powerful force in their lives and in this fast-evolving market. Don't miss their motivational stories and invaluable insights in this must-watch series.Connect with Purity Wangare, Sai On, Ran Gurung, and RAW Coffee Company here:Purity: https://www.instagram.com/just.purity Ran: https://www.instagram.com/dpoogurunq On: https://www.instagram.com/0nvision/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/saion/ RAW Coffee Company: https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here📧 email: [email protected]

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