Episode 56: Joseph Zoleta, Founder of the Black 6 Project and Black 6 Coffee Trading Company

This week we welcome Joseph Zoleta, founder of the Black 6 Project and Black 6 Coffee Trading Company. Joseph takes us on an amazing adventure that started in the early 80's in the Philippines. At just five years old Joseph immigrated to the United States, and settled in Queens, NY. Under the shadow of the City That Never Sleeps, he assimilated into his new culture, and, along with his family, began to build a life through the American dream. Like so many New Yorkers, Joseph was changed forever on 9/11, when, from his home, he could see the smoke billowing from the Twin Towers. It was at that moment, Joseph decided to join the fight. He enlisted in the Marine Corps, and by 2002 was headed to boot camp. After multiple tours in Iraq, Joseph separated from the military and the next chapter of his life began. He found a new mission and continued to serve as an EMT, and then as a paramedic. Joseph was soon paired with former Navy corpsman, David Guzman. While sitting in their ambulance and enjoying a simple conversation, Joseph and David came up with the idea for the Black 6 Project. The Black 6 Project is an organization that looks for volunteers that have the motivation to serve for the greater good. It is an organization that can pool its resources of motivated individuals and bring care to those in need anywhere in the world. This led the team to also create Black 6 Coffee Trading Company, which helps fund their humanitarian efforts. Their passion for coffee is only surpassed by their desire to use their medical skills to help those in need. By sharing their love for coffee with the world, they invite you to take the journey with them to the remote villages, the river crossings, and the uncertain trails where people do not have access to good healthcare. So sit on your back porch, pour yourself a fresh cup, and enjoy this week's episode.

For more information about the Black 6 Project and Black 6 Coffee Trading Company go to https://www.black6project.org/ and https://black6coffee.org/

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