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