Marcus Juarez and Madison Arrieta are the engaged co-founders of Blessed Beans Coffee Co., a faith-driven mobile coffee trailer based in El Paso. They launched in the fall of 2025 with a simple mission — grounded in faith, brewed with love — and rooted their business in Psalm 34:8.

In this conversation, we talk about what it actually looks like to start a business with faith at the center from day one: the hard early days of failing inspections and broken water pumps, the discipline of making everything from scratch, how they handle running a business together while one of them works full-time, and the unexpected moments of ministry happening right there at the trailer window. If you've ever wondered what it looks like for a young entrepreneur to treat their business as an act of worship, this one's for you.

Connect with Marcus and Madison at https://www.instagram.com/blessedbeanscoffeeco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@blessedbeanscoffee

https://www.facebook.com/p/Blessed-Beans-Coffee-Co-61578077246748/

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The 323 Podcast is Sponsored by C12 Borderplex.

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Cynthia D. Horton is the founder of Shift to Grow, a leadership development firm based in El Paso, and a woman whose faith shows up in everything she does, from her work with nonprofits and corporations to fostering over 50 kids and helping bring a 10,000-piece international art collection to the Borderplex. In this conversation, Cynthia talks about what it actually looks like to work as unto the Lord, why she believes leadership is a privilege, and how God has connected her to people and opportunities she never could have planned. She also shares the story behind the El Paso International Museum of Art's Window to the World collection, and why a border city like ours is exactly the right home for it. Connect with Cynthia at shifttogrow.com or on LinkedIn, and learn more about the museum at internationalmuseumofart.org

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Abraham Abner, co-founder of Artifex Leather, joins the 323 Podcast to share how a family business in precious metals led to building a growing exotic leather brand from the ground up. What started with watch straps on eBay has grown into a handcrafted business producing alligator, ostrich, and python belts right in El Paso.

In this episode, Abraham talks about working alongside family, building trust online, and creating a brand that values people over products. He also shares his personal journey back to faith, what it means to lead with intention, and how integrating faith into business shapes the way he serves his team, customers, and community.

This conversation explores entrepreneurship, identity, and honoring God through both craftsmanship and leadership.

Connect with Artifex Leather: Website: ArtifexLeather.com Instagram: @artifexleather