We had the good fortune of connecting with Moana Comans and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Moana, what do you want your legacy to be?
I want to be remembered as a strong and loyal individual who loved deeply and made everyone feel like ohana no matter what.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What sets what I do apart from others is the connection made when providing service to a customer. Our cup of coffee is not just a cup of coffee to us. It’s a mother who’s just dropped her kiddo off at school and is on her way to work in need of a burst of energy, it’s a student who might be stressed about a test and needs a little help getting focused, it’s a guy who may be overworked in need of a break. People want to be seen and heard. If you can offer that with a cup of coffee, the world is a better place.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Okay so definitely Top Golf because it’s just a fun activity that can be done at any skill level. I’d also check out Kasai at Park West for a fancy dinner and show. A hike up the White Tank mountains. I’d also show them a fun night at Wadells Longhorn for a country dance and drinking experience, or Dillons at Western Trails Ranch for some live country music and roping demonstrations.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I attribute successes in my life to my support system. First of all my ohana. In particular when it comes to this area, my cousin Charis Browne. We grew up together in Hawaii and have always been very close. She owns 808 Social, the coffee shop that I manage. She pushes me out of my comfort zone and sees things in me that I don’t see in myself. Charis is a great promoter of her friends and family. She’s very passionate and has a great entrepreneurial mindset.

Website: 808socialaz.com

Instagram: 808socialaz

Facebook: 808socialaz

Other: Other location for tattoos (and coffee soon as well) IG & FB: 808socialtattoo

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