<p>Get excited! Today's episode takes you inside the world of artisan chocolate. If you've ever wondered how chocolate is made, how to tell the high-quality stuff from everything else, then you are going to LOVE this interview. </p>
<p>In this episode I’m chatting with Kate McAleer, the founder of Bixby & Company, an award-winning craft confectionery located in Rockland, Maine.</p>
<p>This isn’t your everyday candy shop, Bixby specializes in creating better-for-you candy bars, which are filled with real food inclusions and rich in fiber and protein.</p>
<p>They’re also the first bean to bar chocolate maker in Maine–making chocolate from directly traded cacao beans through to the end chocolate bar.</p>
<p>In this interview, you’ll learn:</p>
<ul>
<li>What it takes to make high quality artisan chocolate</li>
<li>How to make sure you’re getting the most of your chocolate products</li>
</ul>
<p>You’ll also learn: </p>
<ul>
<li>How Kate’s mother’s battle with breast cancer inspired her to start a business</li>
<li>Kate’s advice for entrepreneurs navigating today’s uncertain times</li>
</ul>
<p>Learn more about Bixby & Co at <a href="//Bixbyco.com">Bixbyco.com</a>. </p>
<p>Other resources mentioned: </p>
<p>Score Mentors: <a href="https://www.score.org/find-mentor">https://www.score.org/find-mentor</a></p>
<p>Women's Business Centers (by state): <a href="https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-womens-business-ownership">https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-womens-business-ownership</a></p>
<p>Tory Burch Foundation: <a href="http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/">http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/</a></p>
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