beyond the barista
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beyond the barista *
More than just coffee lovers, brewers, and educators! Meet the awesome crafters behind the bar. If it’s any of these pros at your event, it’s a good day.
carol
FOUNDER
BARISTA
since july 2019
master color coder
obsessive bean smeller
Last song on your playlist?
Purple Rain by Prince. I NEVER MEANT TO CAUSE YOU ANY SORROW.
Favorite brew method?
Pourover, forever.
Name your favorite duo.
Mr. Rogers & the one in front of him.
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
I would never commit to a single color!
Paper or digital calendar?
Digital calendar for planning, but paper for daily to-do tasks. I even have a waterproof notepad in my shower, best find ever!
erik
EVENTS MANAGER
BARISTA
since july 2019
our biggest critic
underground michelin chef
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Hot pink because it's so pretty but also a lot of people avoid it.
Your go-to comfort food to buy and to make?
Taco Bell #7 and 12-piece Cinnabon bites. To make, toasted cheddar, salami, and spinach sandwich with an over-easy egg.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I'm pretty sure I'm tone deaf and can't sing if my life depended on it, but I'm great at timing, lyrics, and I got rhythm and the moves.
Name your favorite duo.
Salt & garlic.
claire
BAKER
BARISTA
since january 2023
recovering coffee addict
therapist friend
Most recent song on repeat from your playlist?
The Only Heartbreaker by Mitski (Sadgirl indie music is the best!)
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Definitely a pastel or navy blue, I really love water and the sky because of how calm they make me feel(My current hair color is orange and regret not getting blue )
The movie that describes your life?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
What’s in your 2nd Rule cup?
Decaf Oatmilk Cappucino (The Decaf at 2nd Rule is the best~!)
An unusual fact… let’s hear it.
Ok this is really sad but I cannot tolerate spice for my life. I can't even take Hot Cheetos; I literally start crying sometimes when I eat them and then I have to stop. I'm trying to boost my tolerance but I guess I just need someone to secretly slip spicy stuff in my food little by little.
marcos
BARISTA
since august 2025
pisces poster child, coffee nerd, art teacher
If you were a color what color would you be and why?
Dandelion yellow. It's my favorite, and it's a bright, yet warm and welcoming kind of yellow easy on the eyes.
The title of the movie of your life?
A Series of Comically Unfortunate Events
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I've been known to be very easily startled and have the most cartoonish reaction to being surprised. Just so happens, I love anything cartoons, and I love making them too!
A duo that deserves more recognition.
Pen and paper so underrated!!!
alyssa
BARISTA
since sept 2025
lover of coffee
& deep conversation (preferably together!)
Last song on your playlist?
Salt by Bad Suns
Identify yourself using a color!
Teal, because I’m obsessed with tropical beaches
Your favorite duo?
Yin & Yang.
If the title of your life was named by a book, it would be…
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanna Stabile
What’s something we wouldn’t know about you, but should?
A dance floor hates to see me coming ;)
No cheating, what’s the last song you played on Spotify?
What It Sounds Like by Huntrix. We need to seal the Honmoon!!
Name an undefeated duo.
Kimchi stew + a cold rainy day
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I’ve traveled across many oceans to meet strangers and eat fruit in the jungle. HAHAHAHA great times!
You bring your bestie to the 2nd Rule Coffee cart. What are you ordering?
Lavender Latte. I LOVEEEE.
gloria
BARISTA
since sept 2025
home chef
exotic fruit lover
”girl math” ethusiast
intentional event baristas
we’re not the traditional catering company of random baristas called upon for “gigs.” we’re a real, devoted team of coffee professionals that bring our ideas together in regular team meetings, nonstop group chats, and internal newsletters— continually bringing our clients the quality beverages and enjoyable experiences that they deserve.
did you know? our baristas get together bi-monthly on their own time for in-house sessions called dream mastery— where we discuss different topics that are coffee & non-coffee related. from developing advanced latte art skills to learning self-defense, the purpose of these sessions is to become better versions of ourselves personally & professionally, together ♥︎
always improving * always learning *
always improving * always learning *
our love for sharing coffee education with our clients starts with the love we have for learning ourselves. our baristas attend— and present at— various coffee expos, conferences, learning labs, and courses throughout the year. specialty coffee is still emerging & evolving… and curiosity is our commitment!
did you know? our baristas who want to attend trainings that our whole team may not be available for are sponsored 50% of tuition by 2nd Rule.
we break bread & celebrate
we cheers to your life’s greatest moments, and we also remember to stop and remember ours! from celebrating personal milestones to just grabbing lunch together locally, our team’s special bond shows up in our spirit & how we show up for your event!
did you know? for 2nd Rule’s 5-year anniversary, our team crossed state lines on a team retreat, inviting also our baristas’ significant others (who are the real MVPs of our daily grind). we spent the weekend on a ranch sharing stories, laughs, and memories.