We recently had the chance to connect with Jing Lin and have shared our conversation below.
Jing, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day usually start with meditation and coffee. I like to keep mornings pretty simple. I’ll brew a cup, check emails or messages, and look over what needs to get done for the day.
It’s not anything fancy — just a quiet start before things get busy. Having that first cup helps me switch into work mode and set the tone for the rest of the day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m the owner of Coffee Confessionals cafe, a business built around a simple idea — good coffee and honest conversations. I started it as a passion project for people who love coffee and connecting with others.
I wanted to build a community where people can slow down and share stories over a cup.
What makes us different is that we don’t just see coffee as a drink; it’s an experience that brings people together. We love creating community events for various interest groups where people can come and meet others in their field or even discover something new.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I think my earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I decided to start something on my own — even when I didn’t have everything figured out. It wasn’t a huge moment, but more like realizing, “Ok, it’s coming together piece by piece.”
Building Coffee Confessionals from an idea into something real gave me that sense of control and pride. It reminded me that power doesn’t always come from big, flashy wins — sometimes it’s from taking small steps toward something you care about and seeing it grow.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell my younger self that it’s ok to have imposter syndrome. Things don’t have to be perfect to be worth doing. You’ll figure it out as you go. The important thing is to just start.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
That slowing down isn’t the same as falling behind. Everyone’s so focused on doing things fast — growing fast, posting fast, reacting fast — but I’ve learned that important things take time to build. It’s about building your community, one person at a time.
Most people think moving slower means you’re missing opportunities, but I see it as making room for better ones. It’s the steady work behind the scenes that really moves things forward. It’s the conversations with your customers and really getting to know them that builds your community base.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m on the tennis court or yoga mat. It’s a time just for myself to relax and ground in the moment.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://coffeeconfessionals.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeconfessionals/
- Twitter: https://x.com/coffeeconfessnl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeconfessionals
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/coffee-confessionals-los-angeles
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvX75sFW2TIrgK_cGev8oQ
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Coffee Confessionals
