Behind the Blogger
Guest post by Evelyn Bowman.
Who is Courtney Jill Bishop?
Join us as we learn more about the blogger behind BonLife’s stories.
Courtney Jill Bishop is a beloved barista to both local and remote BonLife Coffee customers. Whether she’s pouring latte art, writing a blog post, or updating our social media pages, Courtney’s expertise in all things coffee is evident. Let’s delve into Courtney’s story, exploring her journey, inspiration, and the essence of BonLife’s blog that captures both local and national readers alike.
Courtney's time at BonLife spans nearly five years. Before bringing her skills to BonLife, Courtney learned much of her expertise in Seattle, Washington at a high-volume café. There she was mentored in tasting, cupping, and leadership in coffee. Read more here. These skills would play an essential role in demonstrating her expertise through the blog and behind bar.
Photography by Evelyn Bowman
Her official role at BonLife spans from capturing moments as a photographer to curating engaging content as a blogger and social media manager. Though BonLife’s blog just celebrated its first birthday this year, Courtney has been writing for as long as she can remember.
“To be a writer, you need to be well read. If you have something to say, something you’re passionate about, go for it, but rely on a well-versed background knowledge to pull from.”
Photography by Courtney Bishop
Courtney notes that knowing your coffee extends far beyond recognizing different roasts or origins. Knowing your coffee expands on the ethics of sourcing, farming sustainability practices, and the social impact of your purchase. To read more about that, check out Courtney’s post here. Educating readers allows consumers to make informed choices, transforming the act of buying coffee into a conscious decision that impacts farmers across the globe.
BonLife's blog reflects Courtney's unwavering commitment to authenticity and education. Drawing inspiration from the daily interactions within the café, she infuses each post with insights garnered from farmers, customers, and experiences from other roasters. For Courtney, the blog serves as an avenue to share BonLife's core values, fostering awareness about fair trade practices and the ethical distinctions of good coffee.
When she’s not pulling shots, Courtney's passions extend into other realms, from pursuing her wine certification to immersing herself in graphic design and travel photography. Whether she is highlighting the importance of natural wines, exploring new cities, or taking pictures of her dog, Chuck, Courtney utilizes her social media and blog presence to educate and inspire others. Her personal blog, Food and Travel with Courtney Jill, explores her interests further.
Yet, amidst her personal pursuits, her love for coffee remains steadfast, reflected in her dedication to creating connections and community through the shared love of coffee.
“I love people, that’s why I got into coffee in the first place.”
Getting a behind-the-scenes snapshot of Courtney's persona reveals deeply rooted joy in daily human connection through the blog, social media or in the café.
Photography by Courtney Bishop
For more on Courtney, check out her blog here!
