Episode 5: Growing coffee with Tony in the Far North of New Zealand

In the very first interview on Me, Myself & Why, I sit down with Tony, the dad of one of my closest friends. We talk about his latest venture: growing coffee in the Far North of Aotearoa.Alongside his wife Julie, Tony has spent decades growing avocados, experimenting with all kinds of crops, and finding new ways to innovate, adapt, and keep moving forward. We talk about how he got into coffee, what it takes to build an industry in a remote part of the country, and how he stays grounded even when things don’t go to plan.Tony is someone who has ALWAYS seemed genuinely fulfilled by what he does and this conversation is a beautiful reminder that success doesn’t have to follow a straight line. You just need a reason to get out of bed in the morning… And a willingness to keep showing up for it.