Voices of Inspiration
Voices of Inspiration is a travel-centered show hosted by Amelia Old, where each episode is shaped by the places she visits and the people connected to them. Amelia brings years of media and travel experience to the conversations, drawing out the moments, challenges, and perspectives that help listeners understand a destination beyond the surface.
The show follows her work on the road and the kinds of interactions that give you a better sense of how people live, work, and care for their corners of the world. Some episodes come from time spent traveling, while others grow out of unexpected conversations that happen along the way.
It’s a grounded, thoughtful look at travel, focusing on real people, real places, and the stories that help listeners see a destination with fresh eyes.
Voices of Inspiration
From Legal Battles to Chocolate Bars: Finding Purpose with Shawn Askinosie
In this episode, Shawn Askinosie, founder of Askinosie Chocolate, shares his journey from being a criminal defense lawyer to pursuing chocolate.
Takeaways:
- Tragedy can lead to finding one's life purpose.
- Rising cocoa bean prices pose challenges for chocolate makers.
- Building relationships with farmers is crucial in the chocolate industry.
- Profit sharing can have a positive impact on farmers and their communities. Askinosie's bean-to-bar chocolate company pays cocoa farmers a higher price and provides them with advance payments, improving their lives and communities.
- The company has funded projects such as metal roofs for homes, making a significant impact on the communities they work with.
- The Chocolate University program offers transformative experiences for students, teaching them about the impact of their work and the importance of human connection.
- Shawn highlights the challenges of technology and the need for in-person connections and authentic experiences in today's world.
