We were lucky to catch up with Aaron Posey recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Aaron with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
From my stepfather. He owned multiple small businesses, and was the epitome of wearing all of the hats. But, he didn’t do what he loved, and while his intentions were good, his assumed responsibility to financially support a family meant that he wasn’t able to support in other ways. He passed away when he was 53. So, while I learned my work ethic from him, I also learned the importance of preserving myself in order to be present for others.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am Aaron Posey, chef/owner of an all vegan establishment located in Colorado Springs, called The Joint.
We specialize in chef-driven comfort/street food with a focus on whole ingredients. Rather than buying pre-made vegan products that feed the stereotype that vegan food is fake food, we make real food with the intention of changing the way people think about plants.
We started as a food truck in 2021, and after taking a year off, now have a physical location downtown, inside Avenue 19.
The absolute best part of this, for me, is the community. I’ve cooked food for a lot of people, but I have never experienced this level of joy and gratitude before. The fact that I get to experience that as a result of using plants as both my creative outlet and activism, brings me more fulfillment than I ever thought I would receive.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Honesty, regardless of vulnerability. Patience, despite the sense of urgency.
Compassion, and knowing that it requires action.
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
I think it’s far better to go all in on your strengths, and build/find a community that supports you in the ways that you need. Community, when viewed as a system of reciprocal support, rather than networking, is far more impactful than any one person.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thejointveganstreetfood.com
- Instagram: @thejoint.cos & @aaronposeyveganchef
- Facebook: /thejoint.cos & /aaronposeyveganchef
