I Heart Chocolate Podcast Tina Codinha

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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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!
 
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