Episode 76: The One For The Coffee Curious - STL Coffee Fest 2026 ft. Bonnie Mann

STL Coffee Fest is for the coffee enthusiasts and the coffee curious. But who is the mastermind behind it?In this episode of Jew From The Lou, I sit down with Bonnie Mann, the founder and producer of STL Coffee Fest, to uncover the woman behind the sold-out sensation. What started as a bold idea has now grown into a two-day celebration of specialty coffee, local roasters, hands-on workshops, artisan vendors, and a buzzing community of caffeine lovers across St. Louis.With 28 years of experience in corporate marketing, philanthropic events, and large-scale trade shows, Bonnie knew how to build an experience. What she did not have was a blueprint for a coffee festival in this city. So she created one. She even took a job at a coffee shop to learn the craft from the ground up, studying roasting processes, brewing methods, and the culture that makes coffee shops feel like home.We talk about what it takes to launch something that has never been done before, the pressure of being first, and the discipline required to turn vision into execution. Most importantly, we dive into her message that it is never too late. You are not behind. You are not too old. You are not too inexperienced. You just have to be willing to start.If you are coffee curious, founder curious, or sitting on an idea that keeps tugging at you, this conversation will make you rethink what is possible.This is the Jew From The Lou Podcast, where real stories meet real inspiration.Connect with STL Coffee Fest: Website: https://www.stlcoffeefest.com Instagram: @stlcoffeefestConnect with Jew From The Lou📱 Instagram: @jewfromthelou 📱 TikTok: @jewfromthelou 📱 YouTube: @jewfromthelou#JewFromTheLou #STLCoffeeFest #CoffeeCurious #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #StLouis #FounderStory