It started like any regular Friday evening. I had been at Bounce Salon when my phone started lighting up. Emails. Messages. Screenshots. People were reaching out to give me a heads up. There was a post circulating on Facebook about an upcoming event at Coterie Lounge and Cafe. Not just any post. A hateful one. My stomach dropped. The kind of drop that makes everything go quiet for a second while your brain tries to catch up. As a small business owner, it was scary. How could someone think I...

When you walk into Coterie, the first thing you might notice is the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. But the real heartbeat of this place isn’t just the drinks—it’s the people, the laughter, and the sense of belonging that fills the air. Coterie has created a space where community thrives, where strangers become friends, and where every event offers a chance to connect in a meaningful way. A Space Designed for Connection Coterie isn’t your typical coffee shop. Beyond serving lattes that...

Hey beautiful people, You know what I love about running Coterie? Every single day, I get to see what we've already built - this beautiful community space where coffee flows, connections happen, and people feel like they belong. But you know what else I love? Dreaming about what's next. Today I want to pull back the curtain and share some of the dreams that keep me up at night (in the best way). Some are happening soon, some are further down the road, but all of them are about making Coterie...