Brewing Business & Building Comunidad: The Sylvia Reyes Story

Talk of the Bay’s host Omar Diéguez brings you an interview with Sylvia Reyes on From the Streets.

In this episode of Talk of the Bay: From the Streets host Omar Diéguez. welcomes a powerful voice of entrepreneurship, empowerment, and corazón, Sylvia Reyes. A proud Latina and dynamic force in Santa Cruz County, Sylvia wears many hats: She’s the owner of California Coffee in Aptos, where café cultura meets live music, local education, and warm community. She’s also a seasoned business broker with Coast Business Brokerage, guiding others through the journey of buying, selling, and growing their dreams with integrity and clarity.

But Sylvia’s story doesn’t stop at business. As a board member of the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, she’s deeply committed to financial justice and creating access for all, especially for underserved communities.

From humble beginnings to building community, one cup of coffee, one client, and one corazón at a time, Sylvia Reyes joins us to talk cultura, connection, and what it really means to build something that lasts.