What if your coffee habits could change the world? In this talk, chef and entertainer Jay Ducote explores the ways our local activities and our global social and economic conditions are intertwined, and offers his own approach to conscious capitalism that connects small businesses and makes our morning cup even more fulfilling.

Jay Ducote is a chef, speaker, writer, entertainer and hugger from Baton Rouge. Jay’s passion for flavor has its roots in LSU tailgating, and after working as a high school math teacher, baseball coach and policy researcher, the LSU Political Science graduate decided to pursue his taste for the epicurean full-time. His interests lead him through multimedia and cross-country excursions ranging from his award-winning Bite and Booze radio show, the blog that started it, and numerous television appearances showcasing his culinary zeal. He’s appeared on Cutthroat Kitchen, Eat St., Last Call Food Brawl and was a finalist on season 11 of Food Network Star. Most recently, Jay’s joined forces with Cafeciteaux Coffee Roasters, combining his academic training with his culinary passion. The goal: provide high-quality coffee and effective sustainable farming education.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx