HeyJaredShe Builds with heart
A podcast for women who dare to dream big — from their kitchens, their homes, and their hearts.Hosted by Lulua Kapadia, an award-winning entrepreneur and chocolate business coach, this show dives into real stories of building a business with courage, creativity, and conviction.
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Compound, Couverture or Bean-to-Bar? What Should You Actually Start With? (opens the original)
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Compound, Couverture or Bean-to-Bar — Which One Is Right for You? 🍫 Starting a chocolate business can feel confusing when you’re caught between compound chocolate, couverture, and the exciting world of Bean-to-Bar. In this episode, I break down the three stages of the chocolate business journey , the pros and challenges of each, and how to choose based on your skills, investment, customers, positioning, and business goals . Most importantly, you’ll learn why you don’t have to start with the most
What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago About Building a Chocolate Business (opens the original)
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As we enter September… as the festive season begins… as the markets get busier… as your WhatsApp fills with enquiries… as your Instagram fills with competitors… as advertising gets more expensive… don't get distracted by the noise. Go back to your numbers. Go back to your best products. Go back to your customers. Go back to your sales channels. And ask yourself: “What is the simplest business I can build that generates strong, healthy cash flow?” Because I wish someone had asked me that question
Festive Season Raw Material Price Hikes — How Can a Small Business Survive Without Blocking Cash? (opens the original)
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As we enter the festive season, don't get scared by every price increase. Don't panic-buy. Don't overstock. And don't blindly absorb every increase. Instead: Plan your hero products. Track your raw-material prices. Buy critical ingredients strategically. Take advances. Keep your menu flexible. Build supplier relationships. And most importantly— Protect your cash flow. Because when you're building a business, cash flow is oxygen. You don't need to have everything sitting in your storeroom. You ne
5 Battles Every Chocolate Entrepreneur Faces — And How to Overcome Them (opens the original)
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The five biggest battles I've seen among my students, they would be: One — pricing and communicating value. Two — generating new leads. Three — mastering tempering and technical skills. Four — creating consistency. And five — overcoming the fear of selling out and building the capacity to grow. And if you're experiencing any of these right now, remember: It's not a sign that you're failing. It's a sign that you're building. Every challenge is showing you what your business needs next. Maybe you
Monsoon Survival Guide for Chocolatiers: Tips to Protect Your Chocolate Business During the Rainy Season (opens the original)
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Does the rainy season make chocolate making difficult? In this episode of She Builds with Heart , Lulua Kapadia shares practical monsoon tips every chocolatier should know. Learn how to: 🍫 Manage humidity 🍫 Improve tempering stability 🍫 Store chocolates correctly 🍫 Choose better packaging 🍫 Handle deliveries during the rainy season 🍫 Educate customers about chocolate care Whether you're a home chocolatier or running a growing chocolate brand, these seasonal tips will help you protect your produc
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