Coffee Grounds
Baking and Brewing Up Social Success
In this episode of Coffee Grounds, I sit down with Karen Chupka—visionary leader and current EVP of Global Connections and Events at the NAB Show. Before shaping the future of broadcasting, Karen spent over three decades helping transform CES into a global stage for innovation. Our conversation explores the evolution of storytelling, the convergence of creators and broadcasters, and the soulful strategy behind some of the world’s most influential media events.
Coffee Grounds is where creative ritual meets cultural dialogue. Each cup, each guest, each story—brewed with intention. NAB Show Ali Qureshi Adam White Alexandra Freedman Alicia Mejia Alexa.com Sveta Green Shay Rowbottom John G. Daniel Alexandra Freedman AIRTIME MEDIA Ariel Xaubet Tony Cordasco Clint Tabon, Certified Business Coach Ericka Johnson Eileen Lemish Nehme E. Abouzeid DAVID GLEASON Ken Henderson Ian Dorian Vegas Circle Podcast VIRIDIANA VIDAL Vanessa Schultz Vanessa Beltran AJ Uriarte G. Scott Uzzell Xichelle Montes Nikky Kho Chad Saunders Tiffinie Tee Smithe Wade Tyler Millward Tiffinie Tee Smithe Chef Roc Chef Rush Chef Duane Keller Zappos Family of Companies Zappos at Work The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey Annie Jennings PR GOLDMINE Branding Campaign Publicity/Acclaimed Marketing Blog/NICE Publicist Blogs
Intervie with Karen Chupka
Coffee Grounds Interview with Karen Chupka of NAB Show. Where storytelling meets scale.
Coffee Grounds Newspaper is more than a media outlet—it’s a living altar to voice, vision, and community. Founded by Freedom Mercado, this creator-led platform began as a poetic riff on talk radio and has since evolved into a multidisciplinary sanctuary for podcasting, visual storytelling, and cultural critique.
Rooted in the ethos of service and sacred creativity, Coffee Grounds blends the intimacy of zines with the reach of digital publishing. It mentors emerging podcasters, curates emotionally resonant essays, and crafts mythic soundscapes that echo across timelines. From black-and-white photography to ceremonial video prompts, every element is designed to awaken, provoke, and connect.
Whether you're a contributor, listener, or curious wanderer, Coffee Grounds invites you to brew something deeper—to remix ritual, reclaim narrative, and co-create a more radiant world.
