Hey chocolate friends! In today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", we're recapping the LA Chocolate Salon...sharing some info about things that happened prior to the Salon, how the event went itself, what it was like speaking to a crowd for the first time, and the aftermath.

Joined by none other than the hubs, Bruno Codinha, tune in!

If you're struggling with social media, give this podcast episode a listen.

Three quick tips why social media comes easily for me, and I hope it really makes it easier for you too!

For a more in-depth approach, join the Social Media Made Simple Masterclass
happening Sept 29-30th 10 AM pst

https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/2benW5jn

In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I got to chat with my friend Cody Marwine of Perfect Truffle and talk all things chocolate flavors.

How many flavors do you do? How do you come up with the flavors? Do you think about what the audience likes more vs. what you personally like?

These were just a few of the topics we covered in the chat.
Very insightful for the aspiring chocolatier, or perhaps even if you're thinking fo switching things up in your shop, give this podcast a listen!

You can learn more about  Cody and Perfect Truffle here:
http://www.perfecttruffle.com
Instagram: perfect.truffle

I am forever a fan of good-hearted people who do what they do well. Danrochelle is a writer and the creator of Meet the 818, an online publication in which she shares about local small businesses in the 818 Valley (aka San Fernando Valley).

I wanted to interview her to gain her perspective from a writer's POV of how businesses have shifted ever since the pandemic, what got her into writing, and how her creative process is. I also happen to find it crazy interesting how different art forms have different processes, and how many of us share the same struggles.

Dive on in for an interview full of love, laughter, and overall good vibes!

Master Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, Author, Kriss Harvey is one of the most influential chefs of our time. It was super cool to be able to chat with him about his beginnings, his familial influences in pastry and chocolate, and how his perspective on life and the industry is in a constant state of growing and looking at what really matters.

You can learn some of his recipes in his ebook "True Confections from a Dangerous Mind" at http://www.krissharvey.com and of course follow him along on social media @krissharv3y

In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I got to chat with Ginger Elizabeth of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates. 

I've been seeing her more on social media, and after reading her background story, I knew I had to talk with her. She is a mom of 3, pastry chef, chocolatier, and business owner, and handling everything like a freakin BOSS.

Definitely give this podcast episode a listen and go support her business!

http://www.gingerelizabeth.com
Instagram: gingerelizabeth

Hey chocolate friends! It's my birthday!

Another raw and celebratory podcast as I reflect back on the last year of life and what I look forward to in the future.

Thanks for listening :)
If you would be so kind as to rate and review, that would put the cherry on top of my amazing bday!

Bruno teases me ALL the time because my life before chocolate was all about academics. Top schools, top of the class, all to end up being a chocolatier. (Which didn't exactly provide for me very well until recently).

Anyways, in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I wanted to share some life lessons I took with me that not only helped me on my way to top of the class, but helped me get to where I am chocolatier-wise. And statistically, I should NOT have been here ;)

Wow wow wow. 

Coming from a childhood of movies and tv shows being watched A LOT, I always have a deep appreciation for when a movie or tv show moves me.

And "The Bear" on FX/Hulu definitely did that.

It was raw, loud, dramatic, insightful, and yet had really tender moments that made it more than just depicting the crazy chaos of a kitchen. 

A very candid podcast on "The Bear."

Had a pleasure to chat with Mitch and Jenny of Truman Chocolates, a husband wife duo who has been in business for 16 years!

They share how they got started, navigating their business through the pandemic, and some solid business advice for the aspiring entrepreneur. I loved hearing their story and how simple they look at things: enjoy the journey ,don't be afraid to fail, and don't be afraid to try new things.

You can find them at www.trumanchocolates.com
Instagram: @trumanchocolates
4407 S Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77802