Barbara Cameron
Founder and Co-Owner
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each instant. Practice the presence of peace. The more you do that, the more you will feel the presence of that power in your life.”
~ Paramahansa Yogananda
Favorite interest:
“Hard to pick one…meditation, gardening, hiking, playing with loved ones, travel, cooking, swimming, kirtan/chanting, any adventure with my husband.”
How I like my chai…
“Currently, I’m loving our Golden Masala Chai, prepared with rice milk and honey. They are like my children, though, and I truly love them all!”
Stephan Cameron
Co-Owner
Favorite enlightened quote:
“The laughter of the infinite God must vibrate through your smile. Let the breeze of His love spread your smiles in the hearts of men. Their fire will be contagious.”
~ Paramahansa Yogananda
Favorite interest:
“Family, meditation, hiking, snorkeling on reefs, traveling, music, art, etc.”
How I like my chai:
“Hot and iced year round. Before breakfast, during the day at work, in the evening. Steaming hot on a cold and rainy day.”
Vince Panero M.Ed
Marketing Director
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Favorite interest:
“Being lazy with the family watching old Star Trek Next Generation episodes, working out in the pool, Ultimate frisbee, surfing…”
How I like my chai: “Make it the day before in a mason jar and chill, drink it the next day at 5am and blast-off. Honey or Stevia as sweeteners, 60% homemade almond milk and 40% hot water. Creamy awesomeness. And…for the afternoon, I add 2 spoonfuls of Rooibos Masala Chai to my protein shake.”
James Mattravers
Director of Operations
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.”
~ Carl Sagan
Favorite interest:
“Hiking, reading, thinking.”
How I like my chai:
“Icy when hot, hot when icy. Light on the milk and light on sweetener, all the better to savor the spice!”
Julia Carr
Sales
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Two Roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
~ Robert Frost
Favorite interest:
“Photography, Outdoor yoga, writing, drinking tea, herbal medicine, wildcrafting, quality time with my child.”
How I like my chai:
“On a regular day, rice-milk and honey, on a cozy evening, with cocoa. ”
Michael Glownia
Sales Associate
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Once in a while
you get shown the light
in the strangest of places
if you look at it right…”
~ Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter
Favorite interest:
“Neuroplasticity and the power of regenerative healing.”
How I like my chai:
“I like my chai with my coffee. Some say that’s a ‘dirty chai’ but I prefer to call it a ‘clean coffee!’ ”
Clayton Pauer
Food Service Specialist
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Listen! Clam up your mouth and be silent like an oyster shell, for that tongue of yours is the enemy of the soul, my friend. When the lips are silent, the heart has a hundred tongues.”
~ Rumi
Favorite interest:
“Between hiking and biking and kayaking adventures I read mysteries and write black comedy screenplays.”
How I like my chai:
“Before each morning sun salutation I have a large cup of Golden Masala Chai with too much steamed 1/2 & 1/2 and a little coffee and a little honey.”
Dylan Achter
Production Team Supervisor
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Everyone has the fire, but the champions know when to ignite the spark.”
~ Amit Ray
Favorite interest:
“Trying craft beers, playing golf, watching the Green Bay Packers, camping and video games.”
How I like my chai:
“I’m a big fan of Mandarin Masala Chai with a little honey and coconut milk.”
Indy Navarra
Operations Associate
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Change no circumstances of my life. Change me”
~ Sri Gyanamata
Favorite interest:
“Bike-packing, backpacking or skiing in the PacNW, perusing grocery stores(the smaller the better), camping with my family, and of my super amazing pup, Rusty!”
How I like my chai:
“My favorite way to have it…is to have someone else make it for me! I make a smoothie with it every day and I REALLY like baking, cooking, and experimenting with it. It varies with my mood…the possibilities are endless.”
Milah Jayanti
Project Specialist
Favorite enlightened quote:
“If a seeker really wants Truth above all else, they will arrive eventually. If they secretly want something else, they need to discover what it is and then either complete it or drop it. Be a skeptic; don’t get attached to any beliefs… When you are willing to encounter the unknown, then you have Zen mind. You could fall in love with the beauty of a single cherry blossom or face your death unflinchingly. Master that and you will have all the other necessary qualities. A healthy body and mind helps, too.”
~ Dave Oshana
Favorite interest:
“Hiking, swimming, traveling, cooking, writing poetry, and exploring some form of art work. Experiencing personal healing and contemplating how to save humanity.”
How I like my chai:
“Currently I’m regularly enjoying Star Anise Masala Chai with 60% coconut milk, 40% hot water, a spoonful of monk fruit sweetener, and a splash of raw cacao.”
Brighton LitjensSales Associate
Favorite enlightened quote:
“Carpe, carpe. Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
~ Robin Williams via “Dead Poets Society”
Favorite interest:
“Waterfall exploring, dancing like crazy to good music, and educating people on great, healthy products.”
How I like my chai:
“Traditional masala chai with honey and oatmilk.”
