26 - Trusting that Feeling Inside You to Chase Your Dream with Tina Codinha (pt1)

In this two part episode series, I interview Tina Codinha, owner of Codinha Chocolate, about her journey of leaving a pre-med program to pursue her passion for chocolate and starting her own business. Tina shares with me how she trusted her intuition and took risks to make her dreams a reality, including moving to New York to learn from one of the best in the industry and starting her own business in Los Angeles. Throughout the episode, we discuss the importance of trusting oneself, taking calculated risks, and not letting others' opinions sway one's vision. Tina's story serves as an inspiration to others who want to pursue their passions and trust their intuition.

 

 

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Highlights:

**Tina's journey to chocolate [00:01:08]**

Tina shares how she left a pre-med program to pursue her passion for chocolate and how she knew it was the right decision.

 

**Importance of doing things for yourself [00:05:10]**

Jamie and Tina discuss the importance of exploring things for yourself and doing what brings you fulfillment, rather than just going through the motions or doing what others expect of you.

 

**Meeting Jacques Torres [00:08:40]**

Tina shares her experience of meeting Jacques Torres, a renowned chocolatier, in New York, and how she continued to trust her intuition as she pursued her passion for chocolate.

 

**Trusting intuition and having a plan [00:16:02]**

Jamie and Tina discuss the importance of trusting your intuition while also having a plan and structure in place to achieve success.

 

**Starting a chocolate business [00:18:03]**

Tina talks about her journey of starting a chocolate business, including her failed side business and how she learned to trust herself fully with her current business.

 

**Incorporating Trust Throughout Business Seasons [00:23:55]**

How to continue checking in for the feeling of trust and alignment throughout different seasons of your business, and the importance of incorporating positive self-talk and learning.