We're just here to inspire, educate, and make people hungry — and we're not shy about saying it out loud.

Balè Moya is the leading platform for Ethiopian food and coffee culture. Since 2021, we've brought our story to stages, campuses, festivals, and screens — reaching over 100 million people with content that is equal parts educational, cultural, and deeply personal.

Whether it's a keynote, a panel, a cooking demo, or a coffee ceremony, we show up fully and make it memorable.

What We Speak On

Ethiopian food culture & the global table

The history, traditions, and extraordinary flavors of Ethiopian cuisine — and why the world is finally paying attention. We make this accessible, personal, and impossible to forget.

Teff, ancient grains & the future of food

Long before "superfood" was a buzzword, Ethiopian communities were building their diets around teff — one of the most nutritious grains on earth. We speak about ancient grains as both cultural heritage and a roadmap for the future of food.

Plant-based eating through a cultural lens

Ethiopian cuisine has been naturally plant-forward for centuries, driven by religious fasting traditions and an abundance of legumes, vegetables, and spices. We connect this tradition to modern wellness conversations in a way that's grounding, not trendy.

The Black diaspora's impact on food culture

How African and Black food traditions have shaped global cuisine — and why representation in the culinary world is long overdue.

Ethiopian coffee — the world's original coffee culture

Coffee was born in Ethiopia. We bring the story of the jebena, the ceremony, and the culture behind the world's most consumed beverage to audiences who've been drinking it their whole lives without knowing its origin.

Building a community-first brand from your culture

How Balè Moya grew to 100M+ lifetime views without a single paid ad, and what it takes to build an audience that actually cares — rooted in authenticity, not algorithms.

Past Appearances

"Greens Making Green: The Impact of the Black Diaspora on Food Culture" — CultureCon LA (2023)

Balè Moya developed and pitched this panel for CultureCon LA, exploring how Black diaspora food entrepreneurs are reshaping global food culture — and building wealth while doing it. The proposal included a live Ethiopian coffee ceremony experience for attendees.

Bunna Kurse Brunch — ESFNA x Balè Moya, Washington DC (July 2022)

During ESFNA, the largest Ethiopian soccer tournament in North America, Balè Moya hosted a Bunna Kurse Brunch bringing together Ethiopian creatives, food lovers, and innovators to taste, connect, and celebrate.

Buna Kurse with Olu — Dreamville Festival, Raleigh NC (April 2023)

Balè Moya hosted a private Ethiopian coffee ceremony as part of the Dreamville Festival kickoff event, introducing the tradition to a new audience through one of music's most beloved festivals.

"My first time experiencing a traditional coffee ceremony was actually in Ethiopia, and it was such a treat to experience it with Balè Moya during Dreamville weekend!"
— Olu, EarthGang

Campus Activations — Harvard, Howard, Yale, Montgomery County + 10 more

We've brought Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, cooking demos, and jebena pottery workshops to college campuses across the country — reaching students, faculty, and administrators with immersive cultural programming that people still talk about long after.

AfriCon 2023 — Community Partner, Los Angeles CA (May 2023)

Balè Moya served as an official Community Partner of AfriCon 2023, a cultural convention uniting the global Black diaspora.

Book Us

We're available for conferences, festivals, panels, college campuses, podcast appearances, and corporate events. Whether you need a keynote speaker, a cultural experience host, a cooking demo, or a panelist who will make your audience feel something — we show up fully.

Email: info@thebalemoya.com