Ep. 102 - Miléne Jardine - Chocolate from Cherry Blossoms

Miléne Jardine is a chocolatier in New York City. After 12 years in the fashion industry, a setback propelled her into establishing a business creating and selling her first love: chocolate. Miléne’s unique flavor combinations showcase her travels in Egypt, Japan, Paris, and around the world.  Explore her creations here: https://milenejardine.com   3:56 Sneaking chocolate. 4:50 It started with the truffle. 6:45 The ritual at the cherry blossom tree. 8:33 What do I do next? 10:30 Going all in. 11:22 Why the first 10,000 dollars felt better than a million. 13:55 Following the dangling carrot. 16:00 Providing for healthcare workers during COVID. 19:14 Roots in Paris. 21:34 Inspiration from Egypt. 24:13 “Live by love.” 26:54 Navigating tangents of doubt.  30:10 New York City and small business support. 34:14 Those who thought it was a bad idea. 37:08 The vision for Miléne Jardine chocolate. 40:08 Finding complimentary flavors. 43:07 Applying fashion to a chocolate assortment.   Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER https://drrobbell.com/quotes-on-mentaltoughness  If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell