Founder of Mostra Coffee named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World

Watch this TV interview segment featuring Jelynn Malone, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Mostra Coffee, a San Diego–based company that has grown from humble beginnings into the largest U.S. purchaser of Philippine specialty coffee. The hosts highlight Jelynn’s recent recognition as one of the Most Influential Filipino Women in the World, perfectly timed with Filipino American History Month.

Jelynn reflects on her journey from growing up without Filipino American role models to now becoming one herself. She explains that Mostra was founded with a mission to uplift farmers and fight poverty in the Philippines, even before the founders knew how to roast coffee. She describes the company’s growth as a faith-driven and community-supported movement, emphasizing their guiding mantra: “Be the reason people see the goodness of humanity.”

The segment also touches on Mostra’s major partnerships with Petco Park, Snapdragon Stadium, and Rady Shell, as well as plans for expansion beyond San Diego through e-commerce, subscriptions, and ready-to-drink products. Overall, the interview celebrates Mostra’s rapid rise, its heart-centered mission, and the power of representation and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.