With heart and soul for what she brings to the world, Jessica Diebel creates sustainable purpose with every chocolate bar. From bean to bar, her passion and desire to make a quality product while educating others on the beauty of the process are clearly expressed in her sharing and knowledge.

Makenu Chocolate — a bean to bar chocolate shop in Atlantic Beach, Florida — is a result of faith and patience, vision, sustainability, and beauty. And every visit to the shop along with every taste provides a little touch of chocolate therapy. Growing up in the Jacksonville, Florida beaches, like a lot of adventurous spirits, she moved away to discover just how special home really was. Returning is part of her story — returning to recognize the beauty of Jacksonville and the beaches, along with family and deep rooted friendships. Her love for home and family with a big vision for her bean to bar chocolate shop was born in 2020.

Jess’ previous life was as a therapist. Her psychology background and soft demeanor hold a natural attraction. And her knowledge for chocolate is crystal clear when she starts talking about her sweet craft. 

In this conversation you’ll hear:

• What it takes to get delicious chocolate to your lips
• Why sustainable, purposeful choices bring joy and give joy
• What can happen when we transition to a brand new profession
• Why chocolate (particularly at Makenu) is the greatest therapy
• How returning home can be made new

Resources:

• One Creative Act’s Instagram: @onecreativeact
• Mary Lyn Jenkin’s Instagram: @marylynhjenkins
• entreYOU Instagram: @entreyoubymlj
• entreYOU Website: entreyou.com
• Makenu Chocolate’s Instagram: @makenuchocolate
• Makenu Chocolate’s Website: makenuchocolate.com
• Uncommon Cacao’s Instagram: @uncommoncacao
• Topsy Toffee’s Website: topsytoffee.com