Hi, my name is Malasia, and this is me choosing to bet on myself—something that hasn’t always felt safe or possible.

For as long as I can remember, coffee has been more than just a drink to me. It’s comfort. It’s conversation. It’s a pause in the chaos of life where people can breathe, connect, and feel human again. Somewhere along the way, I realized I didn’t just love coffee—I loved what it creates between people.

Roast N Ride was born from that love.

Roast N Ride is my dream of building a small, mobile coffee business with a classic car and mechanic-inspired theme—a space that feels nostalgic, warm, and welcoming. A place where students can grab a drink before school, workers can start their day feeling seen, and neighbors can slow down for a moment and connect.

But this journey hasn’t been easy.

Starting a business from the ground up means carrying risk, uncertainty, and fear every single day. I’ve spent countless nights researching, budgeting, learning, and planning—often wondering if I’m being unrealistic for dreaming this big without a safety net. I don’t come from wealth. I don’t have investors waiting in the wings. What I do have is resilience, determination, and a deep belief that this business can grow into something meaningful.

Every step forward has required courage. Every obstacle has forced me to choose whether to quit or keep going.

This fundraiser isn’t about taking shortcuts—it’s about getting the support I need to cross the hardest part of the bridge. The funds raised will go directly toward equipment, permits, and the build-out necessary to legally and safely serve my community. These are the final barriers between an idea and a reality.

By supporting this GoFundMe, you’re not just helping start a coffee business.

You’re helping someone chase independence.

You’re helping build a community-focused space.

You’re helping turn persistence into something tangible.

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this means the world to me. Every act of support reminds me that I’m not doing this alone—and that dreams don’t have to be carried in silence.

Thank you for believing in me, in Roast N Ride, and in the idea that small businesses still matter.

With so much gratitude,

Malasia