EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 49 MIN
From Survival to Black Lotus
from The Late Night Restaurant Podcast Show · host Ashton Media
From surviving as a refugee on a boat in the South China Sea to building a coffee brand rooted in purpose, Tim Nguyen's story is unlike anything we've featured before.In this episode, Tim shares the incredible journey that brought him from Vietnam to Canada, back to Vietnam, and now back again with a mission-driven coffee company called Black Lotus Coffee. We talk about farming coffee, sustainability, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and the life lessons behind the phrase "No Mud, No Lotus."This is a conversation about resilience, second chances, and building a business with meaning at its core.
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From surviving as a refugee on a boat in the South China Sea to building a coffee brand rooted in purpose, Tim Nguyen's story is unlike anything we've featured before.In this episode, Tim shares the incredible journey that brought him from Vietnam to Canada, back to Vietnam, and now back again with a mission-driven coffee company called Black Lotus Coffee. We talk about farming coffee, sustainability, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and the life lessons behind the phrase "No Mud, No Lotus."This is a conversation about resilience, second chances, and building a business with meaning at its core.
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