055 "Who is This Guy?" with Andy Anderson of @manmakecoffee

All together, the Instagram accounts curated by Andy Anderson boast an audience of well over a quarter-million followers.

As a food photographer, I was introduced to his most popular accounts @manmakecoffee and @humansofcoffee via the account @foodfluffer, whose bio quite simply states: “the most beautiful food in the world”. I happen to agree with Andy’s assessment of his curation and have looked to this account time and again for inspiration.

The more I looked at the accounts Andy curates (but never shows up on himself, either in person or with his own work), the more I wondered - “Who IS this guy?”

Through this remarkably vulnerable interview, Andy Anderson, a South African born resident of Dubai, reveals himself to be highly introspective and so much interesting and inspiring than he gives himself credit for.

Andy is a humble and generous introvert who deeply loves his wife and children. He is driven by a passion for bettering the lives of others through coffee. And just like his remarkable mother, Andy has a gift for spreading happiness through beauty and helping us reassess what’s most important.

Highlights

With his accounts, Andy is creating spaces that are "the exact opposite of what goes on in his head"
How his mother's eyes changed his perspective on Europe
A 19 year old Starbucks barista that sparked a passion and...
A 1 year old Ethiopian child that gave him purpose.
Growing up in South Africa and the ways his parents spoke love
The love of his life (Hint: not his wife)
The unusual but beautiful, pursuit and courtship of his wife
A man speaking vulnerably & candidly about therapy, the hardships of conception, and fatherhood