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Stefania Marzelia
Stefania Marzelia is the founder of Sips, a Chicago-based coffee brand reimagining how people experience café-quality coffee at home through barista-crafted syrups, freshly roasted coffee, and approachable coffee education. With over a decade of experience behind the bar in both corporate and independent cafés, Stefania brings a deep understanding of beverage development, hospitality, menu storytelling, and customer experience to building a modern coffee company.
Through Sips, she translates hands-on barista expertise into products and content designed to make better lattes, cold brew, and everyday coffee rituals more accessible for the home consumer. A Zoom Solopreneur 50 honoree, Stefania has grown Sips entirely through organic marketing and coffee-focused education, reaching an audience of over 1 million people and generating more than 20 million monthly views. Her work sits at the intersection of specialty coffee, product innovation, hospitality, and community-driven brand building.
Sessions
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Drink Trends: Building a Successful Seasonal Beverage Menu Panel Discussion12-Jun-2026Conversation Corner
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Beyond the Cafe: Marketing Outside Your Four Walls Panel Discussion13-Jun-2026Conversation Corner
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