Laila Ghambari

Laila Ghambari has been in specialty coffee for nearly two decades, but coffee has always been more than just a career—it’s in her DNA. Growing up in Seattle alongside her family’s long-standing coffee company, she didn’t just stumble into coffee; she was born into it.

Over the years, Laila has earned the title of United States Barista Champion, served on the Barista Guild’s Executive Council, led retail and education strategies for some of the biggest names in specialty coffee, and managed multi-million dollar operations with teams of 100+ across multiple markets.

Now, she’s channeling that experience into her own companies: Guilder (roasting & retail) and by Laila Ghambari (consulting), helping coffee businesses scale with strong leadership, operational excellence, and innovative strategy.