Who knew that knowing who your favorite band of all time would help you get hired. Such is the case with Amanda Trice of Round Mountain Coffee. And for the record, she gives her answer below. I’m not giving it away. I remember Amanda as one of the original baristas at Round Mountain, but then one night changed it all. The coffee shop was experimenting with live music and hosted an event their first Spring in business. Amanda sang. From then on, I called her Mandy Songbird. Mandy for short, and songbird because she sings like a songbird. Amanda has a lot of talents. She can make you a great pour over, smile and make you feel a little bit better on a bad day, and she can move your heart with her singing. She writes her own songs as well. Name: Amanda Trice Coffee Shop: Round Mountain Coffee Age: 23 School/Status: AA Hometown: Aurora, CO What is one thing about you people would be surprised to know? I was mainly hired because my answer to the interview question “What is the greatest band of all time?” was Hanson. What is your favorite thing to do in Conway? The sunsets in …

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