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Jessica Spaulding

Side Hustle Pro

Dreams In Drive

Jamila Souffrant

Christina Brown

Morgan DeBaun

Sakita Holley

Renae Bluitt

Dreena Whitfield

Mattie James

Kim Lewis

Maya Elious

Melissa Butler

Felicia Leatherwood

KJ Miller

Tammeca Rochester

Jessica Nabongo

Rana Campbell

OwlTail

Today in the guest chair, we have Jessica Spaulding, Founder of Harlem Chocolate Factory. Jessica grew up in a home where sugar was not on the menu in no shape or form. But putting her entrepreneurial skills to the test early on, she struck a deal with her mother: if she could make her own candy, then she would also be allowed to eat it. As a Food Network enthusiast she learned to make all types of chocolate at just 10 years old, a passion that would inspire her to eventually launch Harlem Chocolate Factory. At Harlem Chocolate Factory, Jessica produces bars and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica emphasizes quality, handcrafting her products and responsibly sourcing her chocolate.Now, outsiders discouraged Jessica from starting her own business, saying that there was no money to be made. She was determined, however, and in college decided to take a shot at starting a chocolate company. While she was not successful at first, it encouraged her to take time to learn core business skills, a step that has paid off in the long run. On today’s episode, you’ll learn:  How Jessica bounced back from business failure and created success from the ashes The resources and competitions she participated in to buy supplies and make samples How she connected with a mentor that helped her prepare for competitions and think through elements of her business How she found partners that gave her the financial stability to build her dream and take her business to the next level And how she is continuing to develop her business as a young entrepreneur working through challenges and missteps  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle or use code SideHustle at checkout. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to  Skillshare.com/hustlepro Links mentioned on this episode  Accion microlender Quench Your Own Thirst Harlem Chocolate Factory New York StartUp! business plan competition  Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Harlem Chocolate Factory -  @harlemchocolatefactory Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro  #SideHustlePro

Today in the guest chair, we have Jessica Spaulding, Founder of Harlem Chocolate Factory. Jessica grew up in a home where sugar was not on the menu in no shape or form. But putting her entrepreneurial skills to the test early on, she struck a deal with her mother: if she could make her own candy, then she would also be allowed to eat it. As a Food Network enthusiast she learned to make all types of chocolate at just 10 years old, a passion that would inspire her to eventually launch Harlem Chocolate Factory. At Harlem Chocolate Factory, Jessica produces bars and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica emphasizes quality, handcrafting her products and responsibly sourcing her chocolate.Now, outsiders discouraged Jessica from starting her own business, saying that there was no money to be made. She was determined, however, and in college decided to take a shot at starting a chocolate company. While she was not successful at first, it encouraged her to take time to learn core business skills, a step that has paid off in the long run. On today’s episode, you’ll learn: <ul> <li>How Jessica bounced back from business failure and created success from the ashes</li> <li>The resources and competitions she participated in to buy supplies and make samples</li> <li>How she connected with a mentor that helped her prepare for competitions and think through elements of her business</li> <li>How she found partners that gave her the financial stability to build her dream and take her business to the next level</li> <li>And how she is continuing to develop her business as a young entrepreneur working through challenges and missteps</li> </ul> Listen on <a href="http://sidehustlepro.co/Podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/sidehustlepro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/side-hustle-pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> This episode is brought to you by: Mented Cosmetics. Side Hustle Pro listeners get 15% off of all their Mented purchases! Head over to <a href="http://www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mentedcosmetics.com/sidehustle</a> or use code SideHustle at checkout. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 2 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/join/premium?coupon=hustlepro2&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=side-hustle-pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Skillshare.com/hustlepro</a> Links mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="https://us.accion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accion microlender</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2zjMoIe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quench Your Own Thirst</a></li> <li><a href="https://harlemchocolatefactory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harlem Chocolate Factory</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/help/services/startup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York StartUp! business plan competition</a></li> </ul> Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href="http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a> Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Harlem Chocolate Factory - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harlemchocolatefactory/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @harlemchocolatefactory</a> Side Hustle Pro – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sidehustlepro</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sidehustlepro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #SideHustlePro</a>

Ep 119: What It's Like To Launch A Chocolate Factory in Harlem w/Jessica Spaulding

At just 10 years old, Jessica Spaulding began making chocolates. Little did she imagine - as an adult - that passion that would later inspire her to open her craft chocolate business, Harlem Chocolate Factory - which produces bars, bark and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica's goal? To make high end chocolate accessible to the average person's palette. On this episode - Jessica takes us along her #dreamdriving journey to getting Harlem Chocolate Factory off the ground. The story centers around the steps she took to firmly solidify her entrepreneurial plan and create the life and business she knew she deserved and could successfully lead. Despite the challenges she encountered, Jessica shares how she was able to hustle strategically, build a team of business advisors in her industry, and leverage every opportunity that came her way. WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Jessica as a child - Where Jessica's love for chocolate came from - Jessica's early entrepreneurial hustle - The difference between the goal and the plan - Launching Harlem Chocolate Factory - The impact of partnering with Samuel Adams' Brewing The American Dream program - The dangers of small business predatory loans - Jessica's plan for winning - How Jessica built a team of mentors and business advisors - How to make your pitch stand out - Go-to-market strategies - The importance of financial support, strategy support, and advisement - How to Be true to who you are - Responding to bigger opportunities after launching the Harlem Chocolate Factory storefront Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ENTER TO WIN A DARK CHOCOLATE QUINOA &amp; SMOKED SEA SALT BARFROM HARLEM CHOCOLATE FACTORY HERE: WWW.DREAMSINDRIVE.COM/WIN SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/jessica-spaulding SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND JESSICA SPAUDLING/HARLEM CHOCOLATE FACTORY ON:Instagram: http://instagram.com/harlemchocolatefactory Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/harlemchocolatefact Web: http://www.harlemchocolatefactory.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join

At just 10 years old, Jessica Spaulding began making chocolates. Little did she imagine - as an adult - that passion that would later inspire her to open her craft chocolate business, Harlem Chocolate Factory - which produces bars, bark and brownies inspired by the rich ethnic heritage of her native Harlem community. Jessica's goal? To make high end chocolate accessible to the average person's palette. On this episode - Jessica takes us along her #dreamdriving journey to getting Harlem Chocolate Factory off the ground. The story centers around the steps she took to firmly solidify her entrepreneurial plan and create the life and business she knew she deserved and could successfully lead. Despite the challenges she encountered, Jessica shares how she was able to hustle strategically, build a team of business advisors in her industry, and leverage every opportunity that came her way. WE DISCUSS:- What inspired Jessica as a child - Where Jessica's love for chocolate came from - Jessica's early entrepreneurial hustle - The difference between the goal and the plan - Launching Harlem Chocolate Factory - The impact of partnering with Samuel Adams' Brewing The American Dream program - The dangers of small business predatory loans - Jessica's plan for winning - How Jessica built a team of mentors and business advisors - How to make your pitch stand out - Go-to-market strategies - The importance of financial support, strategy support, and advisement - How to Be true to who you are - Responding to bigger opportunities after launching the Harlem Chocolate Factory storefront Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! ENTER TO WIN A DARK CHOCOLATE QUINOA &amp; SMOKED SEA SALT BARFROM HARLEM CHOCOLATE FACTORY HERE: <a href="http://www.dreamsindrive.com/WIN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WWW.DREAMSINDRIVE.COM/WIN</a> SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://www.dreamsindrive.com/jessica-spaulding" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dreamsindrive.com/jessica-spaulding</a> SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: <a href="http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop</a> JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook</a> FIND JESSICA SPAUDLING/HARLEM CHOCOLATE FACTORY ON:Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/harlemchocolatefactory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/harlemchocolatefactory</a> Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/harlemchocolatefact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/harlemchocolatefact</a> Web: <a href="http://www.harlemchocolatefactory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.harlemchocolatefactory.com</a> FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/rainshineluv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/rainshineluv</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/rainshineluv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/rainshineluv</a> FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive</a> Web: <a href="http://www.dreamsindrive.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dreamsindrive.com</a> JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join</a>

158: How To Create A Bulletproof Plan & Take Your Dream From Concept To Reality w/ Jessica Spaulding of Harlem Chocolate Factory