Chocolate Overload - Brand Building, Cocoa Growing, and Honoring Ghanaian Roots With Priscilla & Kim Addison of 57 Chocolate

If I started a chocolate business I would probably weigh 400 pounds with a face constantly covered in sticky, delicious goodness...

Priscilla and Kim Addison have a bit more self-control than me and they're building a business that is making a serious impact.

After a visit to a Swiss chocolate factory the two sisters learned that Switzerland didn't actually grow any cocoa trees. Ghana did.

One of the top growing regions in the world just so happened to be where the two sisters were from. Immediately the wheels started turning to return home and start a chocolate business in the place where it all began.

Nearly 6 years and a few production runs in the dark at 3AM later, the family duo has built an extremely successful brand in 57 Chocolate. The "57" represents 1957, the year Ghana achieved its independence from European colonization. Everything about the company is focused on honoring their Ghanaian roots. 

We talked about what it's like starting a business with your sister, learning how to make chocolate, and their vision to bring a Willy Wonka-esque chocolate facility to Ghana.

If you want to get your hands on some of 57's delicious goodies you can visit their website at 57chocolategh.com and check them out on Instagram @57chocolate

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