Frozen River

Inspiration, #71

How does a dream become reality? Mary Allen Lindemann, co-founder of Maine’s Coffee By Design, has two decades of insight about the process of combining a dedication to the perfect cup o’ joe with a love of community. We share Mary Allen’s story, and receive the benefit of “Business Done Better” wisdom from Marci Booth of BOOTH Maine on this week’s “Inspiration” show. Join us!

Guests

Mary Allen Lindemann

Somehow, Mary Allen Lindemann knew that a B.A. in poetry from Brown University would lead to an interesting and meaningful career. Before life as Coffee By Design’s owner and Community Builder, Mary Allen spent ten years working in advertising, retail and wholesale clothing companies, and marketing.

Today, Mary Allen is dedicated to ensuring that Coffee By Design stays true to its Maine roots and maintains its commitment to giving back to the local and international communities to which Coffee By Design is intimately connected. Part of her job is to make sure the company continues to be a “good corporate citizen” while making social change happen in a unique and meaningful way. Mary Allen is proud to work with her partner and husband, Alan, and loves being Mom to Alina. She hopes that the work she does on a daily basis at Coffee By Design and in the community makes a difference now and in the years to come.

Marci Booth

Marci Booth

Marci Booth is the principal of BOOTH Maine and the firm’s big picture person. She has a keen sense for what an organization needs and how it can run more efficiently. She and her entire team listen to your goals, understand your needs and get to work to inspire you to do business better. In her free time Marci stays active keeping pace with her husband, four beautiful daughters, volunteering as treasurer for Scarborough Education Foundation and PPSC Swim Club, hiking, skiing, practicing Qi Gong, and answering incessant “why?” questions from her four year-old. Yes, it’s a busy, happy life!