Jives Cafe

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04/20/2025

Jives Cafe will be closed this Easter Sunday so our team can honor the true meaning of the day and spend it with their families.

ā€œHe is not here; He has risen, just as He said.ā€
— Matthew 28:6

Easter reminds us of the incredible sacrifice and promise of new life through Christ. It’s a time to reflect, to give thanks, and most importantly, to be with the ones we love. Family should always come first—through every season, every struggle, and every celebration.

Thank you for being part of our extended Jives family. We’ll see you after the holiday.

Wishing you all a joyful and blessed Easter.
With love,
The Jives Crew

03/14/2025

Meet the Staff: Oriana (aka Staff Coordinator šŸ˜‚)!

You’ve met the team—now it’s time to introduce the woman behind it all! Meet Oriana, the owner, mastermind, and chaos coordinator of Jives CafĆ©.

šŸ–¤ Favorite color? Depends on the mood… but mostly black (because it goes with everything).
šŸŽ‚ Favorite hobby? Baking—because while coffee fuels us, her treats keep us coming back.
šŸ˜‚ Something funny? People assume I love people and that I’m the nicest person in the world. The truth? I actually like to keep to myself, and there aren’t many people I genuinely enjoy being around. But if I do like you? You’ll get to know the real me—and you’re stuck with me for life.

From me (aka… me šŸ˜†): I used to be a people pleaser, always worried about upsetting anyone. But running Jives, meeting so many different people, and navigating this crazy journey has taught me something important: you can’t please everyone, but you can protect your peace.

I’ve met some incredible customers who have become real friends, and I’ve also had some customers that—if I close my eyes—I can clearly picture myself karate chopping in the throat. šŸ˜‚ But through every high and low, every unexpected twist, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I didn’t have a perfect plan, but I had a goal—and I proved to myself that I can and I will. Owning a business is amazing, but at the end of the day, I’m a mom and a wife first. Those roles will always come before anything else, and no amount of success will ever change that.

Drop a šŸ–¤ in the comments if you’ve been part of this wild ride with me!

03/11/2025

One of My favorite humans. She’s intelligent, she’s beautiful , and she’s a badass. No one I’d rather take on the world with. šŸ’„šŸ”„ My Daughter ā¤ļøā¤ļø

Photos from Jives Cafe's post 03/09/2025

A Night of Inspiration at the Eat Clean Bro Gala ✨

Last night was nothing short of incredible. The Eat Clean Bro Gala once again outdid itself, raising support for Children’s Specialized Hospital and changing lives in the process. This year, we brought our daughter with us to witness the magic firsthand—seeing her take in the impact of this event was beyond inspiring. It’s one thing to tell your kids about generosity and giving back, but it’s another to show them.

Kayla & Jamie—your passion, hard work, and dedication to making this night unforgettable is unmatched. The level of detail, the energy, the heart you pour into this event every year blows us away. Thank you for doing what you do and for letting us be a part of something so meaningful. Until next year! ā¤ļø

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