I Heart Chocolate Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tina Codinha
"I Heart Chocolate Podcast" is a space where chocolate passion is celebrated! A place where you can gain encouragement, inspiration, and confidence to become the best chocolatier you possibly can be. Hosted by Tina Codinha, Founder and Head Chocolatier of Codinha Chocolate, a successful online chocolate business and chocolate mentorship program which she runs with her amazingly talented chocolatier husband, Bruno. If you love chocolate and aspire to be a chocolatier or chocolate entrepreneur, then this is the podcast for you!! Learn more about the chocolate industry, the journey of a chocolatier, and what it takes to succeed in a chocolate business. Or simply unwind and escape into the world of chocolate as Tina shares her stories and experiences from over 13 years of chocolate-making. There will be laughs, maybe even a few tears...but at the end of it all, of course, there will always be room for chocolate.
You may have heard that you need systems in place for your business, but what does that even mean? On today’s Create Your Path podcast, I have my friend and systems expert, Diane Lam, break it all down. She defines what a system truly is, how to start if you’re a solopreneur, what is important to focus on first as your build out your system, and how not one system fits all.
I met Diane through a marketing group coaching program that we’re both part of, and we instantly clicked. I always find it fascinating when an expert in the field can break down a buzzword and make it simple.
If you’d like to learn more about Diane and/or are looking to start putting systems in place for your business, definitely give her a follow and check her out!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianelam.co/
Website: https://www.dianelam.com
"I want my business to be sustainable." Yo, like what does that even mean??
In this episode of the Create Your Path podcast, let's focus on actually CREATING/curating a business that fills us up with joy, has the support it needs to run and function smoothly, AND can actually support the LIFE that we WANT.
Many deep things to think about, but I am not about to riff on a topic that so many people try to preach on without taking into account how you actually FEEL about the business which you are trying to sustain.
For more, tune into the whole episode 🙂
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✨Take your business further!Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/bestdangstrategy
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-your-path-podcast/id1567809251
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Can we get really deep for a moment?
Trusting yourself…fully. Are you there yet? Are you not?
I realize, that for me, the ability to start trusting myself had to start with the realization that I had the biggest difficulty doing so because it wasn’t exemplified to me.
”Don’t do that, do this.” “What you’re going to do is…” “bahala ka” (Tagalog for “you take care of it” but in a negative connotation) followed by heated conversations, a series of family blow-ups, unresolved issues rearing their ugly head time and time again.
Yeahhhhh….
Not to bring the vibes down but in order to start creating your path, you have to trust yourself, feel GOOD about that, and you have to know WHY you’re on that path in the first place.
Maybe you can relate to me and maybe we share some analysis paralysis, healing of old wounds, trying our best to find our place in the world kinda vibes….
Maybe following your own path has been the most liberating, scary, exciting and peaceful time of your life! If so, we’re sooooo on the same boat!
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✨Take your business further!Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/bestdangstrategy
✨For more Create Your Path episodes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-your-path-podcast/id1567809251
✨Get into my world via 1:1 Mentorship-the fastest hack to your choc biz success. See what others are saying here: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/apply
What do you do if the path is not clear? What about alternative paths? Should you consider them? How do you know what's right for you?
In this week’s podcast episode, I share with y’all a chapter of my life that went towards pastry.
Yeahhh…I know 😱
Btw, nothing against pastry chefs but chocolate will forever have my heart ♥️
What did taking that alternate path look like? Why did I take it? What did it eventually lead me to?
Let’s get vulnerable!
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✨Take your business further!Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/bestdangstrategy
✨For more Create Your Path episodes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-your-path-podcast/id1567809251
✨Get into my world via 1:1 Mentorship-the fastest hack to your choc biz success. See what others are saying here: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/apply
Ever notice that we are responsible for creating and making things more stressful than they need be? Is it really as simple as changing our thoughts?
Being a business owner has a lot of challenges, and in this episode, I’m sharing some tips to help you take back what you can control so that you can create the business you truly love with less stress and less attachment.
Sounds like a tall order to live up to, right? It may feel like a challenge at first but I promise you that if you start incorporating what I teach in today's episode, you will see a difference!
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✨To learn more about me and what I do for other chocolatiers: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com
✨Take your business further!Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/bestdangstrategy
✨For more Create Your Path episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-your-path-podcast/id1567809251
✨Get into my world via 1:1 Mentorship-the fastest hack to your choc biz success. See what others are saying here: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/apply
New podcast alert!
Man oh man, after taking a bit of a podcast hiatus, I am back! And opening up the podcast more to all creatives who feel a certain calling to do something with their passion but not really sure how to go about it.
In this first episode, I want to talk about releasing the pressure. I think we can get so stuck in this box and timeline of who we need to be and when we need to accomplish things, and life never works out that way, right? So rather than force ourselves to mold into this "ideal" that we've created in our heads....why not release the pressure and play a bit more with what's happening around us so we can fully experience the good, the bad, and all the in between?
Create Your Path is about trusting that inner voice of yours and finding YOUR way on this crazy journey of self-discovery and perhaps, entrepreneurship.
It's the first episode, y'all. So bear with me. More strategy talks, more inspiration and motivation, more guest experts in business, all to come soon!
Thanks for listening!-Tina
PS Helping chocolatiers and creatives with strategy is my superpower. There are LIMITED spots available for 45 minute 1:1 strategy sessions to help you gain clarity and make an action plan towards solving your current business problem. Grab a spot here: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/VtFaavkW
In this podcast episode, I want to talk about trusting your own process, regardless of what anyone else thinks or says, if it seems like things aren't working out, and keeping to what genuinely lights you up.
As I find myself in a bit of a transition phase myself, I recorded this when I was not in the best spirits because oftentimes the discovery process and the creative process has its fair share of frustration and what feels like a bajillion thoughts to sort through.
Alas! One step at a time.
May this podcast give you some encouragement if you're currently going through it!
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What makes for a successful business? A phenomenal product, excellent customer relationships, a genuine enjoyment of what you are doing, and an understanding of what people are asking for, therefore offering a solution to their problems.
In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I am joined by Chef James Parsons, the creator of SoSaSe Chocolat. Chef James has been in the industry since the young age of 16, and today, shares his wealth of knowledge through weekly Chocy Chats (which he
hosts on Fridays through his Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/sosase_chocolat/, online courses, 1:1 hands on classes, and of course, his beautiful line of cocoa butter colors "i shud koko".
The secret to his success is found not only in his viewpoint towards chocolate and business, but in what he believes in general about life and having fun. It was a pleasure to hear his side of how things came together.
For more, be sure to check out: ✨ https://www.sosasechocolat.co.uk/ and
✨ https://www.instagram.com/sosase_chocolat/
I truly believe that each and every person is capable of having success, whatever that definition means to you.
However, if there were a way to hack your way to success, here are some of the most common traits I see amongst those who truly make it.
Enjoy!
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Hey friend, my name is Tina Codinha- founder of Codinha Chocolate, award-winning chocolatier, chocolate mentor, speaker, and host of the “I Heart Chocolate Podcast.” Chocolate simply makes me really happy and I’ve spent the last 16 years working in the industry, absorbing and learning so much from some of the best there is. I’ve spent the last 2.5 years now guiding chocolatiers worldwide in chocolate and especially in chocolate business, so they can truly build a life that they love. I believe in putting in the hard work, staying consistent to the process, and enjoying the journey. To big dreams and BEYOND
If you found this podcast helpful and would like to work more closely together, be sure to check out my 1:1 Mentorship program : ✨https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/apply
his quick podcast episode was inspired by the podcast episode between Jay Shetty and James Corden, in which James talked about letting go of something familiar to be open for something new...wherever life's next great adventure takes him....
I thought it was a very powerful message that can be applied to any entrepreneur, or any person really who is just kind of going through life and finding themselves resisting or feeling scared of what's to come next.
A huge part of everything I ever teach or talk about starts with mindset and self-belief. It is my sincerest hope that this one inspires you.
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✨Apply for 1:1 Mentorship and see what other chocolatiers are saying: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/apply
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✨Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/bestdangstrategy
✨ Check Out My Courses: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/courses
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What is it like running a chocolate business with your spouse? In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I (Tina) and Bruno share our experience. How we ended up working together, the challenges we faced, the truth of growing and running two businesses at once in the face of all life's challenges, and the ultimate decision to put an indefinite pause on the chocolate side.
I do believe that everything happens for a reason and if you cannot accept or understand that and constantly resist or try to control things to YOUR exact plans, you'll quickly find yourself disappointed.
In hindsight, there were so many learning lessons for us...not just on the business side or what I would want for the business in the future, but even for us as a couple. Note to self: you'll need to have a strong sense of self and good communication and understanding of each other's needs and wants if you intend on keeping your relationship intact whilst working together. Ultimately, you have to be on the same page. And as you'll learn in this candid conversation, behind the scenes, Bruno and I were not always on the same track.
This conversation is raw and real, and as Bruno says, we "don't bullshit." To update: as a whole, as individuals, as a family, as work life balance, and our own goals, we are in a much better place. We're both free to pursue what we enjoy pursuing most, and we have freedom from life's previous stressors.
I hope you enjoy :)
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Something I used to struggle with a lot was really getting a grasp on the numbers in my business. I knew I needed to generate revenue, and I'd have expenses, BUT beyond that, my knowledge was pretty limited.
After taking business courses, accounting courses,
working with a coach ON my business, and reading books on the matter, I finally
feel like I really understand the ins and outs of how my business flows AND how
to shift things around so it can be a profit-making machine.
In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I'm sharing a resource I've used to help me
understand the numbers in my business AND develop a system that keeps me on
track. Chocolatiers, when it comes to the BUSINESS side of things...you CANNOT ignore the numbers!
PS If you found this podcast helpful, kindly write me a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and email hello@codinhachocolate.com where I will schedule you for a complimentary 20 minute strategy call!
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How do you go about deciding what to prioritize in your business? Especially when there just seems like there's a million things to work on in your business, or perhaps you're stressed from financial worries, or stressed out from being overworked. Sound familiar?
Two quick things: You don't know what you don't know, and secondly, if you do NOT make the time and put in the effort to make any actual changes to what needs prioritizing in your business, you will either burn out or cash out.
Let's not get to that point, right?!
In today's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I am offering you some solid advice on how you can start to DECIDE what it is that needs to be your TOP priority in your business, so you can stop running around your shop like a mad-man/woman and really start to put your energy + time towards what will really move your business forward.
PS If you found this podcast helpful, kindly write me a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and email hello@codinhachocolate.com where I will schedule you for a complimentary 20 minute strategy call!
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Hey chocolatiers, in this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing 5 quick tips to increase your chocolate sales for the new year.
Sales is often the thing that chocolatiers struggle with, and my aim is to help make them easier- easier to understand and to make!
Let me know which tip you found most helpful!
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Happy New Year, chocolate friends. In this week’s I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I’m riffing about how I’m currently feeling for 2024, and sharing what the shift I’ve been working on for the last few months has done for me.
As you listen to the episode, consider it an invitation to check-in with yourself and really go deep on WHY it is you’re doing what you’re doing…to construct your life, to build your business, and does it ALIGN with who you actually want to become?
You’ll start noticing a change in how I show up online soon. Again, intention and trusting the pace and the change is new to me, but I also feel very secure in sharing that I believe that everything I’m working on internally and how I’m choosing to invest my energy and time is the right path for me right now.
It’s a woo episode, y’all, but an honest and heartfelt one nonetheless.
Thanks so much for listening!
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Hey chocolatiers, in this year’s final podcast, I’m sharing the things I would be sure to focus on if I were restarting my chocolate business.Things such as people skills and having a 5 year plan to build the business around the LIFE I desire. Oh yes. Remember that?
I’ve seen too many chocolatiers absolutely lose their zest for life because the work feels too heavy and too hard. I believe there’s a way to prevent the perpetual burnout and truly design a business that you love.
For more, dive on in.
Lastly, thank you so much for listening to the I Heart Chocolate Podcast for the past 2.5 years now! Wishing you a most peaceful and prosperous 2024-Tina
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As 2023 draws to a close soon, I wanted to share why I, for one, am super excited for 2024. In many ways, the end of this year is closing one chapter for me as I turn the page and begin anew.
I'm looking forward to learning more, creating more, and redefining success on my own terms.
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After being in the industry for 15 years, I can't help but notice how much things have changed in terms of how I used to view this chocolate career of mine.
In this "I Heart Chocolate" Podcast episode, I share 3 beliefs that I used to hold onto so strongly before life and time showed me otherwise.
Do you resonate with any of these? And how do you feel about the changes you've seen for yourself? I am curious!
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If there's something you should know about me, I put my money where my mouth is. For the past 3+ years, I have been invested with either a business coach/mentor and/or a program to help me learn more about business organization, sales, finances, becoming a speaker, money mindset, and whatever else I felt like I didn't quite have a handle on.
In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I am sharing the three top things I learned from my investments. Friendly reminder: Black Friday deals are currently on from Codinha Chocolate Mentorship with ONE more spot available for1:1 Mentorship! Send me a DM via Instagram to see if it is right for you:
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It’s funny how one can feel so excited and thrilled to become a chocolatier, and yet, also so incredibly down. Before I ever became an actual chocolatier, there were certain beliefs I held on to and fears that prevented me from fully starting my own business.
In this very raw I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I share them and what got me to the other side so that I could actually start living my dream.
For the aspiring and perhaps, chocolatier who’s experiencing self-doubt and feeling stuck, this one’s for you.
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If the fastest way from point A to point B is a straight line, then the fastest way to achieve X in your business is to have the STRATEGY that is the most streamlined.
Makes perfect common sense, right? BUT how do you know what that line is? And why do so many chocolatiers fail to even get on the line to begin with?
In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I share my way of thinking when it comes time to problem solving in my business and crushing goals.
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The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes a major holiday in November that lots of chocolatiers sleep on...BLACK FRIDAY. And I know what you
may be thinking: "But why would I want to put my products on
discount?" and "What exactly is in it for ME?" As always, I like to do thing in my business with intention and in this episode, I break down why you SHOULD definitely be
jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon, and how to do it so you can get the most
out of it.
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In this episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I get to chat with my good friend, Scottie Durrett, about being a mom and a bad-ass at life and in business. Scottie is a mom of3, wife, certified Life Coach, host of the Momplex Podcast, and here to help
moms take their power back, get rid of mom guilt, and choose to prioritize
themselves every single day.
Personally speaking, this conversation was sopowerful for me, and I hope that moms out there are encouraged and inspired by this conversation to break through societal norms and be all the woman they want to be.
To follow and connect more with Scottie: ✨https://www.instagram.com/scottiedurrett/
✨Listen to the Momplex Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/momplex-with-scottie-durrett/id1589834367
Hey friends, if you're new around here or ever wondered what it is I do EXACTLY, I'm here to pull back the curtain and share. Becoming a chocolate mentor was not something I decided to do willy nilly, and it most certainly is something I'm very fired up about. In this episode I share:
✨3 Different Mentees I'm currently working with
✨What Codinha Chocolate Mentorship is all about
✨Why I believe mentorship is NOT a scam
✨WHO I desire to work with
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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✨Join the Choc Boss Collective (a membership accessing all chocolate business courses + LIVE monthly group coaching): https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, we are jumping straight into a brief checklist of the what you NEED to have in place if you intend to slay this holiday season. This is just a TEASER. There will be so much more nuggets and concrete examples given in the upcoming FREE masterclass, "Determining Holiday Production (for Maximum Profit)", happening Wednesday October 11th inside Passion to Choc Biz Facebook group. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852/
My goal is for chocolatiers to truly build businesses that they love and that can support them and give them the life they dreamed. A HUGE part of that is understanding CHOCOLATE BUSINESS. That's where I come in!
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Over the years, I've learned that business growth is just as much about personal growth and making sure to take the time for my personal life. I know that seems
counterintuitive because business can be so all-consuming, but I came to a
stark realization that the more I "put off" important activities,
people, things in my personal life, the more my business suffered. In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I talk about how the personal side of life is so tied into business success, AND another golden nugget of a secret: if you truly want to succeed, you cannot do it alone.
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✨Get my FREE top 3 chocolate sales tips: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/ACMvZzbj
✨Join the Choc Boss Collective (a membership accessing all chocolate business courses + LIVE monthly group coaching): https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
Feeling lost when it comes to knowing the numbers in your chocolate business? In this episode of the I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I chat with Staci Millard, fractional CFO and Business Mentor.
She breaks down:
● numbers are so important to know as a business owner if you are truly trying to grow and thrive in business,
● what key things to pay attention to (especially as a product-based business),
● when it's time to consider outside help,
● and what you can expect from working with a CFO
and more!
In addition, Staci was so kind to offer access to TWO incredible resources:
✨ Profit Playbook:
https://www.stacimillard.com/profit-playbook
and the
✨ Business Blueprint Course
https://www.stacimillard.com/offers/t9auByBD
Use code IHEARTCHOCOLATE to access for FREE!!
After four years of living in LA, it's time for a change. In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I'm sharing why we left LA, shifted the business, and what's to come. Very raw, very honest, and also may it serve as a reminder that you can run your business in whichever
way you want and if you listen to your gut and what truly feels aligned for
you, you can never go wrong.
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chocolatier #chocolatejourney #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurjourney #CodinhaChocolate #womanownedbusiness
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✨Join the Choc Boss Collective (a membership accessing all chocolate business courses + LIVE monthly group coaching): https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
When you're a chocolatier, something that any chocolatier would love more of is getting media attention. In this podcast episode, I get to ask my good friend, former journalist and fellow chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, what it takes to get featured.
Resources:
https://www.helpareporter.com/
https://www.qwoted.com/
https://www.launchgrowjoy.com/
Be sure to follow and support Robyn at: https://www.instagram.com/stcroixchocolateco/
https://stcroixchocolateco.com/
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Analysis paralysis is such a common thing for creatives and chocolatiers. That initial decision to get over the "fear hump" is a big one, but once you do, the chocolate journey becomes so much easier. Entrepreneurship, as a whole, becomes so much easier.
That's the experience I've had anyways.
In this "I Heart Chocolate Podcast," I'm reinforcing a very important nugget of wisdom I've learned and was reminded of recently that when we are working towards our goals, there is an undeniable truth that occurs as a result: the deeper you go, the clearer it gets. I share how I've turned around some rather negative assumptions about my journey and why I'm so happy I never stopped going.
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Something I've learned over the last 15+ years of doing chocolate, is that similar to chocolate, business can have an exponential curve. As someone who really felt like the BUSINESS side of things was always very daunting, I realized that there is so much to be said by focusing on ONE key thing at a time.
I see chocolatiers all the time struggling in their businesses because they cannot see or refuse to spend the time to focus on the ONE key thing that will actually keep their business afloat: in this example, sales.
By honing in on one key thing at a time, we become laser-focused in our business, and with consistency, the payoff can be tremendous.
✨Get my FREE top 3 chocolate sales tips: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/ACMvZzbj
✨To connect more: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate
✨To learn more: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com
✨Join the Choc Boss Collective (a membership accessing all chocolate business courses + LIVE monthly group coaching): https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
By honing in on one key thing at a time, we become
laser-focused in our business, and with consistency, the payoff can be
tremendous.
I see chocolatiers all the time struggling in their
businesses because they cannot see or refuse to spend the time to focus on the
ONE key thing that will actually keep their business afloat: in this example,
sales.
By honing in on one key thing at a time, we become
laser-focused in our business, and with consistency, the payoff can be
tremendous.
✨To
connect more: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨To learn more: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com ✨Get my FREE top 3 chocolate sales tips:
https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/ACMvZzbj ✨Join the Choc Boss Collective (a membership
accessing all chocolate business courses + LIVE monthly group coaching):
https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I'm talking product suite, and why planning it out with intention is so important for your business.
Many chocolatiers assume that opening up a chocolate business simply means creating chocolates, BUT what most fail to realize is that by having an actual strategy and thought process behind the very products they make, they can actually make their lives a lot easier, save money, save energy, and increase their brand visibility right from the start.
This episode is just a teaser of what to expect in the upcoming masterclass: Optimized Product Suite. https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/PDf2Zhzo/checkout
To gain access to all masterclasses which focus on chocolate business, be sure to check out the Choc Boss Collective: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
And to connect further, be sure to message me on Instagram: @codinhachocolate
In this very raw podcast, I'm sharing some insights I gained from watching Season 2 of The Bear, AND some personal things I've realized most certainly this year.
Going after what you want in life is hard enough; it's harder when you don't have the full support that you need and want, especially when it's lacking from the people who are literally family.
I share why I decided to distance myself in some of my own personal relationships, and what I've learned by witnessing other hugely successful entrepreneurs do the same.
This is, in no way, a diss to blood. It's the complicated relationship dynamic and mental health issues that arise when your own personal dreams don't make sense for those close to you. Which is why, again, I made the decision to just let them go.
Always for the pursuit of truth and my best self. I hope this encourages you to do the same.
For more, connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate
To join other chocolate entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852
To schedule a FREE connection call: https://www.calendly.com/codinhachocolate
For MORE: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/links
In this "I Heart Chocolate Podcast" episode, I get to interview my friend and powerhouse of a woman, Helen Thacker.
She shares why messaging is so important for your business,
how to show up authentically, why proper messaging can lead to increased sales,
her 3 C's of sales success, and putting real strategy behind your content.
So many amazing nuggets shared, and truly an episode that can
help improve your business!
For more, be sure to connect with Helen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenthacker/
For more chocolate business tips: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate
To join other passionate chocolate entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852
*Note: for Part 1: https://youtu.be/MEoa4thGo0A
In the second part of this 2-part series, I dive into how I learned the business side of chocolate, which then enabled me to actually have a profitable and successful business.
Learning the business side of things can often times feel
somewhat vague or confusing, and for the longest time, I would say it was my
hugest struggle.
By committing myself to the process, investing in
a business mentor, and really staying consistent to the process, I was able to
truly transform my chocolate passion into my full-time living. In this video, I
share what I learned and how it led up to all of that.
For more business knowledge, specifically for chocolatiers, check out the Choc Boss Collective: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/membership
To connect further:
https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate/
To join my FREE Facebook group, Passion to Choc Biz, and be
in community with other chocolatiers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852 Thanks so much for listening!
In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", we're talking objections...SPECIFICALLY the top 3 objections I see chocolatiers telling themselves over and over as to why they CANNOT get ahead: lack of time, lack of money, lack of self-belief.
Funny enough, I have gone through all three of these in my career, and full disclosure: you might get triggered by what this podcast has to say and you might even "hate" me for saying it.
But as always, I always believe everything starts with the mind and if we can get the mindset right and tuned in to what we TRULY and REALLY WANT for ourselves...then the objections are no longer objections.
If you are getting in your own way, this podcast is for you.
To connect with more chocolatiers, be sure to join the free Facebook group Passion to Choc Biz! To deep dive on this convo, as always, feel free to message me over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate
In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I'm talking about the seasons of entrepreneurship. I think it's so common as business owners to constantly want success and we constantly add on more and more to our plate for continued growth...BUT I do believe it's important to recognize that there are SEASONS to business, just as there are to life.
I share the current season I'm in (It's SLOW lol), and how I've been using this time to spring back not just recharged, but renewed.
Also! This episode is now available to view via Video. Head on over to the Youtube channel to see it! (Codinha Chocolate)
If you enjoyed this podcast and want to be surrounded by more like-minded chocpreneurs, be sure to join the Facebook group Passion to Choc Biz, connect with me more via Instagram @codinhachocolate, and stay tuned for weekly new podcast episodes :)
Hey chocolate friends!
I just got back from a girls' trip to NY. Went back to my roots of where the chocolate career all started, and had A LOT of fun soaking up all the art and the culture over there.
In this very raw (and video recorded podcast- head over to the Youtube Channel if you prefer--> "Codinha Chocolate), I talk about the importance of filling up your cup with all the other things in order to be your best CEO self.
This trip was much needed and highly satisfying. I feel like any time you get a chance to get back to where you started and see the progression since, it's eye-opening and humbling.
Anyways, enjoy the podcast!
PS if you do watch the video version, what are we thinking? Yes to more video podcasts? Let me know!
True or false? All art is unoriginal.
In today's podcast, I wanted to dive into the art of authenticity. Are we all just copying each other's work? Is that an actual problem to be concerned about? Does it bother you as a chocolatier or you just think everything is "fair game" in the game of art and chocolate?
Interesting hot topic. I've got an opinion on it, even referencing a most recent "copycat" trend that happened. And it happened BIG time.
Alrighto, for all the tea, tune into today's episode!
Friendly reminder: to engage in monthly discussions on hot topics such as these, be sure to join the Facebook group Passion to Choc Biz for monthly Chocolatiers' Chat where we discuss a new topic each month. Great way to meet other chocolatiers and be in the know of current chocolate topics :)
In this week's podcast, I dive into the reality of balancing motherhood with being a CEO of a very business. While I wouldn't trade anything for the world, I also don't want social media or the glamorized "mom boss" life to fool anyone.
Codinha Chocolate (its two businesses) came from a lot of work, sacrifice, dedication, and honestly, has been several huge learning lessons. And I think that as a woman, we sometimes take on everything put on us sometimes because of societal expectation or because we feel we simply have to.
In this podcast, I salute you, moms. It has not been an easy road at all, and I just wanted to share that it's okay for you to hang up your CEO pants from time to time to simply just take care of you.
Happy belated Mother's Day <3
Hey friends, in today's episode, I'm just shooting it straight for the number one reason why you are not getting what you want out of your life and/or your business.
After experiencing a pretty scary health issue, I am doing all the things to get back to my ONE main focus.
I break it down and talk more about it in this preacher-vibe/realization/much needed to be said podcast.
PS if you'd like to connect further, join Passion to Choc Biz Facebook group- a safe space for chocpreneurs toTHRIVE together! :)
Hey chocolate friends! In this episode, I'm diving in to how to establish a business connection right from the jump.
I've been doing this ever since my career first started, and I do believe that it's the mix of when preparation meets opportunity that true magic happens. It's also a quick what NOT to do when it comes to SALES.
But of course it's all related :)
Happy Friday!
Cheers!
Tina
Hey chocolate friends, here is a much needed podcast episode to hopefully kick you into serious business mode as we are entering a new quarter, new season, and ever changing economy.
Quick and to the point, I'm sharing FIVE business tips to start implementing right now to help you stay organized and on top of your business.
For more help, be sure to follow http://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate
and join the Passion to Choc Biz Facebook Group!
BIG Picture Thinking used to freak me out. Call it commitment issues, but really, on a deeper level, I realized that all that fear was really having to face myself.
There's a lot of emotional maturity required in order to be comfortable with setting a big picture for yourself. In this podcast episode, I share my first experience with thinking big picture and how I see it now in hindsight. AND I share what's my big picture looking like right now.
If ever you needed a reminder that you are exactly where you're meant to be, give this one a listen!
And to further connect, be sure to join Passion to Choc Biz Facebook group and check out our next Chocolatiers' Chat happening Tuesday April 18th at 10 am PST!
Let's THRIVE together!!
Hey chocolate friends, in this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what was happening during SF Chocolate Salon. Absolutely loved San Francisco and all the people I got to see and meet, but it was also in many ways a huge eye-opener for me as to what my immediate focus needs to be right now and also to surrender and trust again that what goes down, must always come up.
Any if ya know me, ya know how I feel about comebacks and next levels and progress and growth. Tune in for a very raspy, raw honest account of last weekend.
Oh snap! Economic recession, personal health issues, so much other LIFE things happening!
It's a down time right now, y'all.
Not gonna lie or sugarcoat it.
BUT! If ya know me,
ya know that I very much still lie on the believer side.
On the positivity route. On trusting that all is happening as it should.
So if you're going through some stuff too,
let's band together!
Talking about how to deal with it when everything is going to sh*t.
In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast," I'm sharing common pitfalls that I see many chocolatiers fall into.
This one is off the cuff, so pardon the sporadic jumps in it, BUT I do feel this podcast will illuminate for many of you where you may be finding yourself stuck.
Also! If you didn't know, one of the common pitfalls chocolatiers fall into is not knowing how to use their space most efficiently. Shameless plug but I do have a March Masterclass coming out March 29th 10 am PST appropriately titled "Small Kitchen: Super Workflow." You can join here and have lifetime access to the replay: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/offers/gHQ3S9sw/checkout
Alrighto then, catch you on the next episode!
Hey chocolatiers! On today's episode, I got to chat with my friend, Matthew Allyn about all things content and social media. Matthew is a Leadership, Business, and Marketing Coach who helps entrepreneurs stand out in their industry via social media, messaging, and authenticity aka all the things that chocolatiers need to be doing more of!
There are a lot of golden nuggets within this episode so be sure to give it a good listen AND truly start implementing! You're hearing from the "Content King" himself!
For more, be sure to give Matthew a follow over on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/matthew.allyn/ and join his Content Club every Wednesday at 3 pm PST/6 PM EST for some phenomenal insight on creating effective, trail-blazing content!
We all have the potential to be EXCELLENT. Sidenote: what a wonderful word that isn't used very much today, am I right?
ANYWAYS, today's podcast is short and sweet but so on point and deeply inspired by one of my childhood heroes, Kobe Bryant.
Living up to a standard of excellence can be a really useful tool to maximize your full potential. I've been listening to a lot of his motivational talks from past years and it really resonated with me.
Enjoy this short but much needed reminder of a podcast :)
Today's episode is a raw one! No outline, no script, but just purely what's been on my mind and my heart lately as I've been dealing with some personal things these last few weeks.
I hope that if this episode resonates with you, you know that I am here to support you.
It became very clear to me that I'm grateful to have this platform. I feel that there's many of you out there who can connect with many things I'm saying, and though this one is more personal, it is all very true and I just wanted to hold space and have the conversation that mental health is important ESPECIALLY when you're working on yourself and on your business.
Hey chocolate friends! This topic was suggested by one of our listeners (thanks so much for this btw!), and I think a very important and relevant topic to today's chocolatier: What does it really take to build a successful online business in terms of getting the customers?
No customers, no business, right? In today's episode, I break down 5 tips for you to think about as you are building out your business and hopefully to use as a checklist of things to make sure you're staying on top of or where you can improve.
As always, if you did not know, best place to start learning more about chocolate business for free is via the Passion to Choc Biz Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852
Next chocolatiers' chat will be happening after Valentine's Day.
ALSO! If I'm sounding extra passionate on this episode, it is because I care so dang much about this part of the chocolate journey. For the LONGEST time, I felt like I couldn't get things right and I did literally ALL the things possible for this second business, Codinha Chocolate, to truly get off. I get it! Truly!
If you're interested in working together to build up your online choc biz, we are currently accepting mentees for 4 Weeks, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Simply slide into our DMs cause that is where the magic happens aka conversations!
Have a fabulous Friday!-Tina
Having goals without taking action is useless. In my experience, and not to toot, but pretty much every single goal I set for myself, I reach it.
In today's podcast, I'm sharing with your my simple process of how I do exactly that.
Get to goal setting, chocolatier and get to moving!!
Also! Book a FREE connection call here: http://www.calendly.com/codinhachocolate
and join the Facebook group Passion to Choc Biz here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852
We all go through it from time to time, but how can we avoid it? Or how can we get better from it?
Talking about burnout....my personal experience with it, things I've seen other chocolatiers go through, and how to prepare for it better mentally and physically.
Key: it starts with taking care of you.
Oh beware assumptions for they make an a** out of you and me.
Hey chocolate friends! In this week's episode, sharing with you a recent experience I had via social media when I made the mistake to not be super clear in my messaging. The result? Assumptions.
Assumptions, assumptions, assumptions.
Let's talk about it. Please learn from my mistake and don't do this!
2023 is off to a fast start, y'all!
Let's take a moment to set the tone and really embrace who we are being called to be. That is all the vibe in today's short but sweet but sense of ooo-rah first post for the new year.
Let's get it!!
Hey chocolate friend! Closing out 2022 with a bit of reflection and also some words of encouragement as we head into 2023.
I, for one, cannot wait!
Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. It really has been such a nice way to connect with you more and to share others' stories and just talk about the chocolatier life.
Tune in for a bit of a recap of this holiday season and what's to come for Codinha Chocolate in 2023.
Hey chocolatier, I know it's the holiday season and it's stressful and it's busy, BUT let's take a moment to celebrate!
I am always so grateful for the simple fact that I truly get to do what I love for a living, and I don't want to ever get so busy or caught up in anything that I forget that.
Taking a moment to celebrate! So let's cheers together!!
PS this episode is slightly all over the place....SUGAR RUSH! :P
Happy December!
In today's podcast, I'm diving deep into why your experience counts! Chocolate or otherwise, everything is shaping you to be the chocolatier you want to be...you just have to 1) let it and 2) be brave enough to go through it.
Let's crush the rest of this year, y'all! Running solo for the holiday season (whew!), let's go!!
It's funny how whenever most people start on something, they want the results right away. In chocolatier land, and in so many others' worlds, we want SUCCESS and we want it NOW.
But true growth rarely happens that way. And it took me a minute to fully understand that and see that, but at this stage in the game, I recognize that everything needed to happen for a reason. I also recognize that all of us are capable of achieving whatever it is we set out to do...but we have to be willing to play our part in the proccess.
Another deep one, woo one, typical Tina vibes if you will :P
Holiday season is upon us aka we are all soooo BUSY!
However, I'd like to remind y'all that in the midst of all the chaos, we as the creators, still have the opportunity to decide exactly what happens for us and to us.
Another raw podcast coming at ya as we head into the holiday madness.
In spirit of the World Chocolate Masters happening last weekend, just wanted to chat a little bit about that competition, and thoughts on what it means to compete.
For chocolatiers, this is like our futbol! Was really fun to watch; had so many thoughts about different things, and loved seeing the different competitiors' visions for TMRW.
Very raw podcast on dealing with failure. As an entrepreneur, or even just a human being in general, failure comes with the process.
There have been many times throughout my career where I've "failed," and each time has gotten easier, I think, primarily because I've learned how to process failure and how to grow from it.
Such a juicy episode! Also, if you'd like to catch the video version, be sure to click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcZ96Ssfn_Y
If you want to be truly successful, you have to know what is meant for you.
This podcast episode is going deep on recognizing what we truly want, and how by shifting our perspective a bit, we can see how the track we're on is or is not indeed meant for us....meaning will or will not serve us in the best way for our highest chocolate desires.
Talking alignment in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast"
PS I am hosting FREE 20 minute connection calls. If even you wanted to work together or ask a chocolate biz question, click the link and reserve a spot. These spots are only open once a month, with the next one being October 27th: https://www.calendly.com/codinhachocolate
That title kinda hits, doesn't it?
Here is the simple truth of it. If you feel called to share your story, your message, or do something in this world, DON'T hold back for fear or anything else BECAUSE it isn't all about YOU.
There is a reason you think the thoughts you think.
There is a reason you got turned on to chocolate.
There is a reason you have this big dream inside of YOU.
And it goes so beyond what just sparked in your head.
Talking very candidly in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast."
Life is what you make of it. You get to create your reality,
I'm a huge believer of that, and I've seen it happen not just for me, but for countless others.
It's one of the greatest inspirations to witness because IT is possible.
IT being:
The dream
The vision
The chocolate goals
EVERYTHING.
On a high vibe for today's podcast. If you needed a sign to freakin DO, give this one a listen and share in the comments/reviews!
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
Let's talk SALES. In this episode, breaking it down as to what selling really means in chocolate business.
And no, it's not just cash in the register, ka-ching, ka-ching. It starts way before that.
It starts with YOU.
Experience is going to be your greatest teacher, so may as well make sure you're getting the best possible experience.
A chef of mine told me it was important to seek out the best. I took that literally. And I do believe it makes a huge difference.
If you're trying to learn chocolate and become something, not only do you need to believe in yourself. You've got to take action to push yourself towards what you wish to embody.
You can't know what you possibly are going to transform into. Not 100%
Today's podcast was inspired a bit by Hollywood movie magic, a bit by my own experience, and a bit by what I'm seeing a lot of today: people freakin' out about every little thing on the journey.
Trust. Breathe. Repeat.
Copycats, ick. Am I right?
This is a topic we see so often and I know it can get under our skin, but it doesn't have to.
We have the power to do something. And also a quick check: ask yourself what these feelings are bringing up for you. Why do you feel so bothered by this copycat?
Talking about copycats and how to deal with them in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast."
Hey y'all, a very raw podcast for today on the topic of being a woman, a wife, a mom, and a business owner all in one.
Something about that saying, "You can have it all but not all at once" really got to me, and I don't like it. Sharing my thoughts on the topic and how I foresee my own future and my own goals WHILE being a wife and a mom in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast."
PS if you related, please comment and share! To us women....HOORAH!!
What's the first thing you need to think about when building your business? Besides the obvious paperwork, knowing how to work with chocolate, and the functional things...
BUILD YOUR AUDIENCE.
Don't launch and let success slip away because you didn't prepare properly for it. Connection is what it's all about. Quality connection leads to success.
Deep diving on this in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast."
The road of entrepreneurship can get very lonely. It calls for a serious work ethic, dedication, sacrifice, sweat, blood, tears, joy, euphoria, panic, pain, all mixed into one.
For your mental health, for the simple joy of sharing something so personal to you, for having someone to lean on during the hard times, a strong support system is key.
In today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I'm sharing my support system and one may be obvious, while the others may not be so.
Enjoy :)
True story: biggest pet peeve has probably gotta be entitlement.
As a millenial myself, I hate hearing about entitlement and yet, we see it all the time, right? People who are too eager to be successful but don't want to put the actual hard work in to earn it....entitled little buggers!
Anways, in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", talking about entitlement and what that may look like and why it is so dangerous especially if you are just starting off in chocolate.
In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I am catching up with my former co-worker and fellow alumni of the Art Institute in San Diego, owner and chocolatier of Just Ron Chocolate, Aaron Salvador.
Aaron shares how he got started in the chocolate industry, how his small business has changed and grown over the years, and what it's like setting up new roots in Washington DC.
It was so fun to catch up and laugh about the life only small business owners could understand...dive on in for another look into the life of a true chocolatier :)
Follow Aaron at @justronchocolate on Instagram!
Hey chocolate friends! In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast" episode, I sat down and chatted with Kate Holowchik, Owner and Creator behind Lionheart Confections, fellow Leo, speaker of the truth, and all around bad-ass pastry chef.
I have been following Kate for quite a while on social media and always found her honesty in regards to the culinary industry, mental health, running a small business...aka all the things...VERY refreshing. So I knew I had to have her on.
Take a listen as she talks about her experience in the industry, running Lionheart Confections, and advice for those looking to dip their toes into the world of pastry.
You can follow her on Instagram @lionheartconfections
Happy Mother's Day weekend y'all. In this podcast episode, talking about how I've been feeling both as a mama and as a business owner at this stage of parenthood and business. If you're a mama with a biz too, perhaps we can relate :)
Happy Mother's Day btw to all the mamas out there!! So much love to you!
The art of no expectations, a much easier said than done concept, yet one that can help you to maintain some sanity as you're building your business. In this episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I talk about why it's important to remain unattached from the outcome, and by doing so, how you can move forward even faster.
Happy Friday y'all! In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the top resources/books I've used in my chocolate career, per special request of a listener.
Knowledge is power and if you're looking to grow your chocolate brain, here are some resources to help you:
Peter P. Grewling "Chocolates and Confections"
Jean Pierre Wybauw "Fine Chocolates 2"
Ramon Morato "Chocolate"
So Good Magazines esp. #22
Jean-Pierre Richard's "Ganache" (only available in French)
Happy reading!
We are back, y'all! Yahoo!!
WHAT A WEEKEND last weekend! Had to come back and do a podcast episode with a very special guest, my hubby, my partner, my Portuguese stud, Bruno Codinha!! YAYYYYY.
Anyways, we wanted to share a bit about our experience for our first ever Chocolate Salon. First time as exhibitors anyways (both of us have attended previous salons in general). And have to say, coming back from this weekend just was the kind of positive, awesome experience that just reaffirms everything that we do.
And extra cherry on top? We were featured/pictured in the SF Chronicle Sunday morning. Not too shabby!
So much fun. If ever you are a chocolate lover, go check out the Chocolate Salon. There will be another one happening in LA later this year as well as another one for San Francisco! :) We plan to be there!!
Oh, this one is a bit of a tiffy, folks. It is a personal pet peeve of mine to see false information or incomplete information being shared out there. As a chocolatier who massively respects this industry, and with the rise of social media in general, I have witnessed countless times chocolate knowledge being dropped that isn't 100% accurate. Recipes being shared that aren't balanced (VERY common!). And it disturbs me.
In this " I Heart Chocolate Podcast" episode, I speak on why FREE is not necessarily better when it comes to learning chocolate and how it could effect your future (in a not so great way). Some tough love in this one, but always honest.
What is it really like running Codinha Chocolate, you may wonder? In this podcast episode, I let you in on what it's like. Directly from my eyes and how it runs and why it is set up exactly how it is. For those looking to open up shop, hope you take away the biggest lesson from this: You can do and create anything you want. Question is: What are you doing to get there?
Patience and Ambition. Two things that don't seem to go hand-in-hand, but in hindsight, truthfully, marry so well together.
If you are HUNGRY for success, but you lack patience....you're in for a rude awakening. If you have tenacity to go after what you want and invest in yourself to get yourself ahead in the game, you're gonna go further, faster for sure....but guess what, patience still comes into play.
I emphasize the importance of patience in this episode, because well, I had to be it. I needed to learn it. I realized its value over the last 14 years. And the pay-off is tremendous.
Pop-ups. We love 'em, we hate 'em. Money making or money wasting? Join me on this episode as I dive into how to make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck at a pop-up, and some helpful tips to avoid the dreaded bust.
Curious about whether culinary school is necessary to learn chocolate? Are you debating about the pros and cons of making that huge investment (especially if you live in the US, it is a massive investment). In this "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I break down exactly what I learned about chocolate through school, and where it fell short.
With everything going on in the world today, just had to come on real quick and speak out about how lucky we are for the simple joys of being able to do what we love, have a home to return to, and family to hold.
Count your blessings my friends. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the violence currently going on in the Ukraine. May they get to safety and peace come soon.
Contrary to popular belief, I am all about the "slow and steady" growth path. There's a huge benefit to organic, steady growth versus boom boom kachoo explosion of massive success all in one shot.
Do you ever think to yourself, you can't wait to be successful? Follow-up question: Are you prepared for that success?
Sharing my personal experience with this topic as well as what I've seen working for another chef who dealt with a massive growth business-wise that his business wasn't prepared to handle, and the consequences of it.
That is the tea in today's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast."
Have you ever heard the expression, "You're not a real chef til you've cried in the walk-in?" Ugh. When I polled on Instagram about this topic, there were many of you who resonated. I wanted to dive deeper into why this happens and how it is so NOT okay.
But by going through this myself, it has helped shape what I intend to do with my company and for chocolatiers all around.
You read that title right, my friend. We are all scared. Can't escape it. It's part of life. BUT we all also have a choice on how to deal with that. We all have an opportunity to better ourselves...to grow wiser, to get stronger, to become more confident. The chocolate journey can be sooooo beautiful....so if you're feeling freaked out, listen to this episode. It is a good one!
Hey chocolate friends, it finally happened. We received our very first unpleasant customer experience message, and honestly, it sucked. BUT in true Codinha fashion, we took this as a learning lesson and I wanted to share how we were able to rectify the situation and make amends with our customer so we avoided the worst outcome possible---negative reviews, public bashing, etc.
It's impromptu, and pardon the tone (also under the weather), but it's real. We're talking how I dealt with our first unhappy customer in today's I Heart Chocolate Podcast.
Hey chocolate friends, this is a very special podcast episode with my good friend and former mentee, Camilla Groen of Groen & Co. Chocolates. She and I discuss the reality of being a small business and how we went about figuring out our packaging, as well as share some of the lessons we've learned through our mistakes.
If you're new to choc biz, packaging and fulfillment is essential especially as an e-commerce store. Lots of good info in this one. Hope you enjoy :)
Camilla's IG: @groenandcochocolates
"How much?" Have you ever been asked this through the DM, at a Pop-up, in person? No conversation, no "how are you", nada...just a straight up price-ask?
The cold harsh truth is that not every single person out there is going to be YOUR customer. Not every single person is going to understand how amazing your product is. BUT there are some ways to prevent this and to deal with it when it happens.
I discuss that in today's I Heart Chocolate Podcast.
PS if you have been enjoying the content, please leave me a review! It means the world to help spread the chocolate happiness :)
Hey chocolatiers, in today's "I Heart Chocolate" Podcast, just a gentle reminder that it is okay to be exactly as you are. In fact, it opens doors. Doors that may benefit you in chocolate. Doors that may lead to something else huge. Doors that let you shine your light exactly as you are.
It's so easy to get caught up in the hype of appearances or to people-please to keep the peace. I argue that owning your truth is the kindest thing you can do for yourself, not just as a chocolatier, but as a person.
It's a deep one today but it's a much needed reminder :)
Are you shy, chocolate friend? Do you know that you need to show up more for your business but you lack the know-how? Or you lack the time?
I hope this podcast helps you move your rear end up outta your chair and start showing face more. I hope it gives you the confidence to show the world what an amazing, passionate chocolatier you are.
I hope you start showing up more today! Btw, friendly reminder that if you enjoyed this podcast and write a review on the podcast platform (send a screenshot or share to your stories) and send it over to us @codinhachocolate on Instagram or hello@codinhachocolate.com for a chance to win a 2:1 FREE consultation call with Bruno and I.
We want you to start making moves and changing the game for yourself. Good luck!
Hey chocolate friends, have you ever noticed that after you start making some progress and you're on your chocolate high, there's always something or someone to bring you down? And you hate that this happens but you can't understand completely why? Those are triggers.
On the road to becoming your most successful self, you're going to be tested. It's why I always emphasize the mind being strong because if you master your mind and how you identify and respond to these triggers, you'll win the game.
Hey chocolate friends! In today's podcast episode, I had to chance to meet and interview a new chocolatier to the chocolate scene, Lauren Klein. She is a pastry chef based out of central Jersey, who started her own chocolate business Handcrafted Chocolate during the pandemic and has been doing both for a little over a year now.
If you've ever wondered if it's possible to get started during such uncertain times and find ways to make it work, this interview is both honest and insightful into what being a new chocolatier is like.
We also had so much fun chatting. Many similarities with Lauren. Dive on in to listen!
Hey chocolate friend, the new year is off to a great start. And it occurred to me that while there's a bunch of new chocolate faces out there in the chocolate world, there's also a lot who are not committing. They're what I refer to as the "wanna-be" chocolatiers-those who consume content and have wishful thinking but aren't actually doing anything to move the needle forward. In this podcast episode, I hope it lights a fire within you to finally realize that the time to start is now. The time to step into this version of yourself that you can't even imagine how awesome and exciting and just dang bad-ass is, until you try and put in the time.
Learn more about our Mentorship program: http://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com/apply
Hey chocolate friends! Common question people ask is "how do you actually work with chocolate at home?" It can seem pretty daunting and confusing at first, but I hope to ease some of your worries in this podcast as I break down what basics you need to get started, and some key things to keep in mind before you begin any production in your home kitchen.
Hey chocolate friends! Quick tidbit Tuesday podcast coming at ya! In this episode, we discuss how to decide whether to go for a classic or modern look to your business, and how to simplify that decision-making process. I will be trying to throw in some little nuggets of chocolate wisdom here and there besides the usual Friday podcast. Hope you liked this quick one!
Hey chocolate friends, I love me a good analytical. In this I Heart Chocolate podcast, I'm reviewing 2021 for what it was and the biggest learning lessons I'm taking away as 2022 starts. Definitely many blessings from 2021, but also some surprises. I share all in this episode.
Hey chocolate friends! Had to squeeze one last podcast in before the New Year arrives. Ah, so much to be grateful for. So many lessons learned and so much more on the horizon. In this episode, I dive into how everything has come full circle for my chocolate journey and how to make 2022 your best year yet, for YOU. If you need a bit of pep in your step, or even if you're just beginning your chocolate journey, this episode is dedicated to all the dreamers, the doers, and the ones willing to be vulnerable and say YES. Happy New Year!
Happy December! What is it like working the holidays as a chocolatier? Well, in this episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I dive into exactly what it's like. Whether you're new or seasoned, I think we'll share very similar feelings to the whole thing and hopefully this episode will help remind you what to remember for this busy, busy season.
In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I had the honor of chatting with fellow chocolatier and friend, Chef Ursula of Disset Chocolate. She shares about how Disset came to be, how it's transformed, navigating business through a pandemic, and the importance of keeping herself true to her business. For all aspiring chocolatiers out there, this is a good one!
In a very raw, top of the head podcast, this week's episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast" is quick tips to being a better chocolatier. There is so much knowledge out there and often a lot of questions around the same topics. In addition, some key things, although sometimes random, that can make you better.
When you stop and think about what type of chocolatier you are today, you have to wonder if and what traits you inherited or absorbed from you childhood that have affected your career. In this episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast" I'm sharing what my parents passed down onto me that has definitely kept me in chocolate for as long as I have been, and what has made a difference in my interactions with chefs, in the industry, and towards building Codinha Chocolate altogether.
Why the heck do we self-sabotage ourselves all the time? Why do we give in to fear? If you want to become a chocolatier, or start your own business and you're afraid, listen to this episode!
Oh hot diggity dang, this episode will light a fire in your belly! Entrepreneurship is not all it's cracked up to be but it is sooooooo worth it if you're willing to embrace the wild ride that's ahead and what's required for you to become a successful chocolatier. In case you didn't know what's on the other side, give this one a good hard listen!
Y'all asked for it. In a random fun fact, Tina shared that when she was younger she used to write poems or rap lyrics. And so of course, a bunch of people wanted to hear the goods. She is not a rap lyricist by any stretch of the way, but in this episode, and in perfect timing marking 10 years since she left NY, here is an ode to New York.
You've heard about it, perhaps. You kind of understand what it is, but you're not sure...in this I Heart Chocolate Episode, Tina simplifies what exactly is Aw (water activity) and why it is so important for a chocolatier to know. Also, how does one ensure they have a shelf-stable product without owning a Aw meter? Very important info being dropped in this episode!
Whether you're just starting out or at the top of your game, the learning truly never stops. To assume that you have all the knowledge in all the world on your specific craft is when you stop growing. In this episode, Tina shares why she still invests in learning from others (chocolate and otherwise) and how that doesn't make her any less qualified to be doing what she's doing.
Oh the pangs of starting your own choc business! Never feeling ready....complete excitement and utter terror. The financial aspect of it all....the physical, mental, emotional toll and investment. Yeahhhh...it's A LOT. In this episode of the I Heart Chocolate Podcast, Tina shares a "a-ha" moment that was revealed most recently with her daughter and how it has similarity to choc business. If you're having hesitation to jump...jump right on in...to this episode :)
This episode is for the dreamers, the believers, the fighters....Jessica Minghi of Borough Chocolates shares going through one of the worst possible experiences for a small business owner/chocolatier and how community, courage, and intuition just kept her going. A truly inspiring story and testament that when you want something, you do NOT back down. Period.
Follow and support Chef Jessica at Instagram: @boroughchocolates
www.boroughchocolates.com
The comeback is EPIC!!
In this short but sweet episode of the I Heart Chocolate podcast, Tina shares her personal mantra that has pushed her beyond the hard times of being a chocolatier and propelled her into success. It always seems impossible until it's done. Give a listen for a boost of chocolate confidence!
This one is kinda juicy, kinda hard to hear perhaps, but some serious truth about when it's time to leave your chocolate job and move on to the next. HINT: Ya gotta be real honest with yourself if you truly wanna grow and serve your true purpose. Sharing some true experiences from her career, Tina reveals it all in this I Heart Chocolate Podcast.
In this week's episode of the "I Heart Chocolate" Podcast, Tina uncovers two things you MUST do in order to be successful in chocolate. It's not overly complicated. It's not even new news, but it does make all the difference. Need a little pep in your step? Listen NOW!
We're in an age where beautiful bonbons are being hailed as the greatest thing ever, but when it comes to being a true professional chocolatier, that shine doesn't mean squat if you don't understand the systems and structures behind it. How you work, how you were trained, how you go about your kitchen and organize yourself plays a huge role in your ultimate chocolatier success. In this week's episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", Tina sheds light on why having systems in place are important and necessary if you want to be the best chocolatier you can be.
Happy August, happy Leo season y'all! In this week's episode, Tina breaks down some of the gender-specific treatment she received being a female chocolatier and how it only motivated her to go after her dreams even more. At the heart of being a chocolatier, being respected as a good person and as a professional reigns supreme above all in her book. If you're sick of feeling judged and held back just because of your gender, this one is for you.
Hey chocolate friends, in this week's episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast," Tina speaks freely about how to deal when life throws challenges along your chocolate path. And why it is so incredibly important to know one simple thing.
For all the chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, creatives out there who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life lately, may this episode help you to do the work that starts within so you can open yourself up to abundance beyond what you dream.
In this week's episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", Tina shares what separates the wannapreneurs from the true choc entrepreneurs out there, and what key things need to be focused on for choc entrepreneurs to be successful. If you need to get serious about chocolate business, give this one a listen!
Do you have limiting beliefs that are paralyzing you from moving forward in your life? Beliefs that are affecting your mental health, your relationships, your career? In this week's episode of the I Heart Chocolate Podcast, Tina interviews long-time friend and former colleague, Romy Leonard, NLP Coach, on getting down to the root of limiting beliefs and understanding how they come about. Such an eye-opening and important discussion for entrepreneurs and creatives. So, grab an almond croissant and coffee and dive right in!
Link to table of core limiting beliefs https://mailchi.mp/7991733bbddd/core-limiting-beliefs
What's up chocolate friends? In this week's episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", Tina breaks it down as to why you're not experiencing success as a chocolatier. Three key things to keep in mind while you're on your journey, with hopes of inspiring you to keep on going!
It's true that success boils down to how bad do you want it. So if you find yourself guilty of any of these three things, know that there is a solution! Find out this and more in this episode.
In this week's episode of "I Heart Chocolate Podcast," Tina shares what it's been like balancing motherhood and her chocolate journey. Spoiler alert: balance doesn't exist! She talks about how she navigated the transition from a chocolatier to a mother and how becoming a parent fueled her towards Codinha Chocolate even more. If you're a mom or thinking about becoming one and you don't know how motherhood and making chocolate is all going to work out, give this episode a listen.
Whoo hoo, first podcast Interview! In this week's episode of "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", the tables get turned as Tina interviews Liane of Colorado Cocoa Pod, another home-based chocolatier who creates beautiful bon bons never too pretty to eat. Liane shares how she got started in chocolate, her passion for it, her chocolate lab, and her involvement in the chocolate community. If you're an aspiring chocolatier, know that there is a beautiful community out there. Liane shares what it takes to be a chocolatier as well as the challenges. Definitely a good one to listen to.
In this episode, Tina discusses why she and her hubby Bruno decided to add on teaching to their services and how it's fueled by something so much deeper than just helping others learn chocolate. If you've ever wondered what it's like to learn about chocolate from real chocolatiers or curious about what exactly Tina and Bruno have to offer, dive right in.
Ooooh, this one is DEEP. In today's episode, Tina discusses what it was like to pursue chocolate in the midst of facing disapproval and what she learned in the process.
So you wanna be a chocolatier BUT ya wanna make money off it too, right? In today's episode, Tina dives into why she kept going back to chocolate time and time again even when it (initially) didn't make her any money.
A recording of an IG Live in which Tina shares her mistakes and the things she wish she knew prior to starting a chocolate business. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, so before you decide to dive into it, make sure you are prepared for what it takes. She shares many lessons learned that could have saved her thousands of dollars. Holding nothing back on this live, it's a good one!
Tempering is an essential part of being a chocolatier and yet so many people struggle with it. Why is that? In this podcast, Tina breaks down a few reasons why your temper game may be off and some tips for improvement.
In this episode, host Tina Codinha shares her chocolatier origin story. How she went from completely lost as a new graduate of UCSD to hyper-focused on learning more about the wonderful world of chocolate. If you have a passion for chocolate or are thinking about getting into it, dive right in. It's a good one.