Honoring Women Champions in Coffee in Asia Pacific
Starbucks champion baristas share their personal journeys and experiences.
This International Women’s Day, we are honored to feature Starbucks champion baristas from coffee competitions across Asia Pacific. Through their personal journeys and experiences, they share stories of courage, passion, and growth – celebrating the incredible power of women in coffee.
Behind every competition stage is a story of courage, perseverance, and support.
In the second video of our International Women’s Day series, champion baristas from across Asia Pacific share how the competition journey pushed them beyond self-doubt and helped them discover their true potential.
Through mentorship, community, and the encouragement of partners (employees), they gained the confidence to push past their limits and grow as leaders.
Coffee competitions are not just about skills-they are about courage, connection, and empowering one another.
Growth through coffee goes beyond the competition stage.
In this final video of our International Women’s Day series, champion baristas reflect on how their coffee journey has shaped them not only as professionals, but also as individuals and leaders.
Through challenges, learning, and self-discovery, they found confidence to trust their voice and embrace their unique perspectives. Their experiences inspire families, communities, and the next generation of women to step forward and pursue their passions. As more women share their stories and take the stage, they open new possibilities for the future of coffee.
Together, we celebrate the courage, authenticity, and leadership of women who continue to inspire others to believe in themselves.
