06/24/2026
☕️ If You’ve Heard the Rumors… They’re True. ☕️
The Grind is back as The Grind Express!
But it’s different. Stay with me...
I’m Shari Jo Watkins. A year ago, if you had told me I’d be opening a coffee shop in Follansbee, West Virginia, I probably would have laughed.
That wasn’t the plan.
Not even close.
The plan was to start a coffee company that supported fundraisers and nonprofits while creating another way to advance the mission of Bold Brave Me and our Living Legacy Program—not to open a coffee shop.
Yet somehow, after a series of conversations, opportunities, introductions, and a whole lot of prayers, I found myself saying “yes” one more time.
If you’ve known me very long, you know I’m always a yes for Jesus.
And this story started with a yes.
Actually, it started with several.
Over the next few days, I’ll share how a cancer comeback journey, a coffee company, a few unexpected friendships, and a whole lot of faith somehow led me to Follansbee, West Virginia… and now to opening The Grind Express.
Looking back now, I can see God’s fingerprints all over the journey.
At the time, I was simply saying yes to the next step.
In the meantime, stop in and say hello.
Grab whatever sounds good.
Whether you’re a coffee lover, tea drinker, smoothie fan, or just looking for a snack, we’ve got a little something for everyone.
And yes… coffee so smooth you could drink it all day, too. 😊
You’ll now be able to call or text ahead and pick up curbside.
Just call or text ahead, place your order, and we’ll have it ready when you swing by.
What I thought was a coffee company turned out to be the beginning of a much bigger story.
I never saw this coming.
PLEASE JOIN US for the unofficial grand opening next Monday, June 29th. Stop in any time between 10 am and 7 pm.
☕❤️
To be continued…
The Grind Express
1400 Main Street
Lower Level of the Blue Wave Center
Follansbee, WV
Coffee • Conversation • Connection
Go Boldly Into The Day