Episode 25

The Coffee Nomad Who Refused to Settle - Benjamin Sand

Published on: 11th October, 2025

Benjamin Sand has built a life without borders - travelling the world, writing about food and specialty coffee, and proving that purpose can be found anywhere.

In this episode, Nicky explores what happens when curiosity becomes a career and freedom becomes home.

- How Benjamin’s global childhood shaped a life of movement and meaning

- The moment he swapped the music industry for coffee storytelling

- What the rise of Asian specialty coffee really looks like on the ground

- The trade-off between freedom, belonging, and building a career

- Why being “spoiled for the ordinary” might be the best way to live

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Just Getting Started
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This podcast explores communication, leadership, and personal rebuilding for achievers navigating their next chapter.
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