S2, E33: How Lucky Ones Coffee Is Changing Lives in Utah

What if your morning coffee could change someone's life? ☕❤️ This week on the Small Lake City Podcast, I'm joined by Katie, co-founder of Lucky Ones Coffee, a Utah coffee shop that's doing a lot more than serving great coffee. Founded in 2018 by Katie and her co-founder Taylor, Lucky Ones Coffee was built around a simple but powerful mission: creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities while building a community where everyone feels welcome. What started as an idea while working together at the National Ability Center in Park City turned into a business that's making a real difference in people's lives. In this episode, we talk about: ☕ How Lucky Ones Coffee got started with $20,000 in crowdfunding ❤️ Why meaningful employment and inclusion matter 🏔️ Their journey from the National Ability Center to opening a coffee shop in Park City 💼 The challenges of building a business without previous coffee industry experience 🤝 How Lucky Ones creates community and connection through its employees and customers 🚀 Their plans to expand and create even more opportunities across Utah Whether you're passionate about entrepreneurship, supporting local Utah businesses, or making your community a better place, this is a story worth hearing. **Learn more about Lucky Ones Coffee:** https://luckyonescoffee.com **☁️ GET 50% OFF MINKY COUTURE!** Looking for the softest blankets around? Check out Minky Couture's incredibly comfortable blankets, including their Hug Blankets. They even make cozy dog beds! Get **50% off full-priced blankets** using my link below or code **SMALLLAKECITY** at checkout. 👉 https://softminkyblankets.com/SMALLLAKECITY **🎙️ FOLLOW SMALL LAKE CITY** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalllakepod Website: https://www.smalllakepod.com Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Just search "Small Lake City Podcast." **ABOUT SMALL LAKE CITY** Small Lake City is a podcast sharing the stories of the people, businesses, and ideas shaping Salt Lake City and Utah. Through conversations with local entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders, we're helping Salt Lake City feel a little smaller. Subscribe for new episodes every week! 50% Off Minky Couture Blankets: softminkyblankets.com/SMALLLAKECITY Get your tickets to Strada Saturdays on Oct. 10th here Please be sure to like, review, follow, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends and family! See you next time  Support the show Join the Small Lake City Discord: https://discord.gg/TYNzMhCxeK Subscribe to the Newsletter! https://substack.com/@smalllakepod Instagram: @smalllakepod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallLakeCityPodcast TikTok: @smalllakepod