The Early Shift - 01
Featuring Ray Orate // Interim Coffee, Carlsbad
17/03/2025 - 15:25
Welcome to The Early Shift, a series about people who make the most of their mornings before the workday starts.
Mornings aren’t just a hurdle to get past, they’re the foundation for success, fulfillment, and balance. Through this series, we explore how the time before work is just as vital as the work itself, and how intentional mornings fuel passion, build community, and shape a meaningful life.
In our first episode of The Early Shift, we talk with Ray Orate, co-owner of Interim Coffee, about his morning routine. Ray shares how surfing and coffee aren't just passions, but intentional practices that set him up for a positive and successful day. He emphasizes the importance of community, family, and staying driven. Join us as we uncover how Ray's early hours shape not only his work at Interim Coffee, but his entire life.
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Videography: Aaron Cantleberry, Julia Shephard, Lauren Nelson
Production: John Hall
Original Music by: Michael Shapiro
Special Thanks to: Jason Cayabyab