From Starbucks to Sweetness: Pam & David of Chocolate Therapy

Meet Pam and David Griffin, the duo behind Chocolate Therapy, where every truffle comes with laughter and love. What started as a sweet twist of fate turned into a cocoa-fueled journey from corporate life to chocolate-making. From meeting Robin Roberts to landing on Oprah’s Favorite Things, they share the highs and lows of small business life including pandemic pivots like virtual tastings. With humor, heart, and a lot of chocolate, their story shows what happens when passion meets purpose.

Topics

00:25 Meet Pam and David: The Chocolate Therapy Story

01:35 Corporate America to Chocolate Entrepreneurs

02:40 Family and Personal Stories

12:08 Chocolate Therapy's Unique Flavors

27:44 Coffee Business Beginnings

29:01 Opening Cafe Coffee

29:41 Balancing Family and Business

31:04 Premature Birth and Family Support

33:37 Starbucks Competition

37:49 Naming Chocolate Therapy

44:23 Challenges of Running a Business

45:34 Family and Community Support

53:15 Current Ventures and Future Plans

54:16 A Night Out in 2023

54:26 Hotel Partnerships and Challenges

55:09 The Rising Costs of Chocolate

55:52 The Team Behind the Chocolate

57:41 Political Commentary and The Handmaid's Tale

01:00:10 Unexpected Opportunities and Connections

01:08:15 Virtual Classes and Business Adaptations

01:13:57 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts