# How a Truck Driver Built a Purpose-Driven Coffee Brand

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Podcast: [Living Your Legacy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505)
Published: 2026-07-28T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.legacymakerstv.com/
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## Resource

What happens when a truck driver decides coffee can become a vehicle for changing lives? Phil DeAngelo, founder of Giavonna's Gourmet Coffee, shares how resilience, intentional living, and relentless curiosity transformed personal hardship into a growing family business. Alongside his wife Ashley, he reveals why connection matters more than competition, how they built a business together without sacrificing their marriage, and why they're experimenting with frequency-infused coffee to inspire more intentional thinking. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, family business, coffee culture, and the mindset required to build something that lasts while creating a legacy future generations can continue. Key Takeaways Turning personal adversity into a purpose-driven entrepreneurial journey. Why intentional living became the foundation of Giavonna's Gourmet Coffee. How clear communication helps couples successfully build a business together. The philosophy behind frequency-infused coffee and creating positive daily habits. Raising the next generation by building a business designed to outlive its founders. Notable Quotes "It's not over until I win." "The five people around us are our next five years." "Practice the pause." "I trust him with every part of my life. So why not trust him with the business part too?" "Just keep the machine working."

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