At Not Your Average Joe, we do things differently. My journey started in the military, where coffee wasn't just a drink, it was a lifeline. It was the fuel for 0300 rucks and the only thing keeping us sharp on watch. I learned then that when the stakes are high, the quality of your brew matters.

But life evolves. Today, my "deployments" look a little different. I’ve traded the rucksack for a gear bag and the barracks for the sidelines. As a Cheer Dad, I’ve realized that hitting a stunt sequence requires just as much focus and energy as any mission I did in uniform.