With heart and soul for what she brings to the world, Jessica Diebel creates sustainable purpose with every chocolate bar. From bean to bar, her passion and desire to make a quality product while educating others on the beauty of the process are clearly expressed in her sharing and knowledge.
Makenu Chocolate — a bean to bar chocolate shop in Atlantic Beach, Florida — is a result of faith and patience, vision, sustainability, and beauty. And every visit to the shop along with every taste provides a little touch of chocolate therapy. Growing up in the Jacksonville, Florida beaches, like a lot of adventurous spirits, she moved away to discover just how special home really was. Returning is part of her story — returning to recognize the beauty of Jacksonville and the beaches, along with family and deep rooted friendships. Her love for home and family with a big vision for her bean to bar chocolate shop was born in 2020.
Jess’ previous life was as a therapist. Her psychology background and soft demeanor hold a natural attraction. And her knowledge for chocolate is crystal clear when she starts talking about her sweet craft.
In this conversation you’ll hear:
- What it takes to get delicious chocolate to your lips
- Why sustainable, purposeful choices bring joy and give joy
- What can happen when we transition to a brand new profession
- Why chocolate (particularly at Makenu) is the greatest therapy
- How returning home can be made new
Resources:
- One Creative Act’s Instagram: @onecreativeact
- Mary Lyn Jenkin’s Instagram: @marylynbigfish
- Big Fish Co.’s Instagram: @livebigfishco
- Big Fish Co.’s Website: livebigfishco.com
- Makenu Chocolate’s Instagram: @makenuchocolate
- Makenu Chocolate’s Website: makenuchocolate.com
- Uncommon Cacao’s Instagram: @uncommoncacao
- Topsy Toffee’s Website: topsytoffee.com
