I Heart Chocolate Podcast

Episode 133: Remaining Authentic and Trusting Your Own Process

April 05, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MB

In this podcast episode, I want to talk about trusting your own process, regardless of what anyone else thinks or says, if it seems like things aren't working out, and keeping to what genuinely lights you up. As I find myself in a bit of a transition phase myself, I recorded this when I was not in the best spirits because oftentimes the discovery process and the creative process has its fair share of frustration and what feels like a bajillion thoughts to sort through. Alas! One step at a ...

Episode 132: Let's Chat Business with Chef James Parsons of SoSaSe Chocolat

March 25, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

What makes for a successful business? A phenomenal product, excellent customer relationships, a genuine enjoyment of what you are doing, and an understanding of what people are asking for, therefore offering a solution to their problems. In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I am joined by Chef James Parsons, the creator of SoSaSe Chocolat. Chef James has been in the industry since the young age of 16, and today, shares his wealth of knowledge through weekly Chocy Chats (which he host...

Episode 131: Success Hacks from the Top 1%

March 01, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

I truly believe that each and every person is capable of having success, whatever that definition means to you. However, if there were a way to hack your way to success, here are some of the most common traits I see amongst those who truly make it. Enjoy! ✨To connect more: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨To learn more: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com ✨Join the waitlist for next Best Dang Strategy group coaching program: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com...

Episode 130: Opening New Doors in Your Life and Business

February 23, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MB

his quick podcast episode was inspired by the podcast episode between Jay Shetty and James Corden, in which James talked about letting go of something familiar to be open for something new...wherever life's next great adventure takes him.... I thought it was a very powerful message that can be applied to any entrepreneur, or any person really who is just kind of going through life and finding themselves resisting or feeling scared of what's to come next. A huge part of everything I ever te...

Episode 129: The Truth of Being Married and in Business Together

February 16, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

What is it like running a chocolate business with your spouse? In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I (Tina) and Bruno share our experience. How we ended up working together, the challenges we faced, the truth of growing and running two businesses at once in the face of all life's challenges, and the ultimate decision to put an indefinite pause on the chocolate side. I do believe that everything happens for a reason and if you cannot accept or understand that and constantly resist or t...

Episode 128: Profit FIRST For Your Chocolate Business

February 02, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Something I used to struggle with a lot was really getting a grasp on the numbers in my business. I knew I needed to generate revenue, and I'd have expenses, BUT beyond that, my knowledge was pretty limited. After taking business courses, accounting courses, working with a coach ON my business, and reading books on the matter, I finally feel like I really understand the ins and outs of how my business flows AND how to shift things around so it can be a profit-making machine. In this I He...

Episode 127: Deciding What to Prioritize in Your Biz

January 26, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

How do you go about deciding what to prioritize in your business? Especially when there just seems like there's a million things to work on in your business, or perhaps you're stressed from financial worries, or stressed out from being overworked. Sound familiar? Two quick things: You don't know what you don't know, and secondly, if you do NOT make the time and put in the effort to make any actual changes to what needs prioritizing in your business, you will either burn out or cash out. L...

Episode 126: Increase Your Chocolate Sales by Doing These Things

January 19, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Hey chocolatiers, in this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing 5 quick tips to increase your chocolate sales for the new year. Sales is often the thing that chocolatiers struggle with, and my aim is to help make them easier- easier to understand and to make! Let me know which tip you found most helpful! ✨Send me a DM: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨Watch and Subscribe to my YouTube for more chocolate business content: https://youtu.be/81KHMyhw56k ✨To learn more about Best D...

Episode 125: My New Approach to Business this Year

January 12, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Happy New Year, chocolate friends. In this week’s I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I’m riffing about how I’m currently feeling for 2024, and sharing what the shift I’ve been working on for the last few months has done for me. As you listen to the episode, consider it an invitation to check-in with yourself and really go deep on WHY it is you’re doing what you’re doing…to construct your life, to build your business, and does it ALIGN with who you actually want to become? You’ll start n...

Episode 124: If I Were To Restart My Choc Biz...

January 01, 2024 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Hey chocolatiers, in this year’s final podcast, I’m sharing the things I would be sure to focus on if I were restarting my chocolate business.Things such as people skills and having a 5 year plan to build the business around the LIFE I desire. Oh yes. Remember that? I’ve seen too many chocolatiers absolutely lose their zest for life because the work feels too heavy and too hard. I believe there’s a way to prevent the perpetual burnout and truly design a business that you love. For more, d...

Episode 123: 2024 Goals

December 15, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

As 2023 draws to a close soon, I wanted to share why I, for one, am super excited for 2024. In many ways, the end of this year is closing one chapter for me as I turn the page and begin anew. I'm looking forward to learning more, creating more, and redefining success on my own terms. ✨To connect more: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨To learn more: https://www.codinhachocolatementorship.com

Episode 122: 3 Things I No Longer Subscribe To As A Chocolatier

December 01, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MB

After being in the industry for 15 years, I can't help but notice how much things have changed in terms of how I used to view this chocolate career of mine. In this "I Heart Chocolate" Podcast episode, I share 3 beliefs that I used to hold onto so strongly before life and time showed me otherwise. Do you resonate with any of these? And how do you feel about the changes you've seen for yourself? I am curious! ✨To connect more: https://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate ✨To learn more: ht...

Episode 121: My ROI from Business Coaches + Programs

November 24, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

If there's something you should know about me, I put my money where my mouth is. For the past 3+ years, I have been invested with either a business coach/mentor and/or a program to help me learn more about business organization, sales, finances, becoming a speaker, money mindset, and whatever else I felt like I didn't quite have a handle on. In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I am sharing the three top things I learned from my investments. Friendly reminder: Black Friday deals are c...

Episode 120: The Fears I Had Before Becoming A Chocolatier & How I Got Over Them

November 17, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MB

It’s funny how one can feel so excited and thrilled to become a chocolatier, and yet, also so incredibly down. Before I ever became an actual chocolatier, there were certain beliefs I held on to and fears that prevented me from fully starting my own business. In this very raw I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I share them and what got me to the other side so that I could actually start living my dream. For the aspiring and perhaps, chocolatier who’s experiencing self-doubt and feeling stuck, t...

Episode 119: How to Strategize Your Goals

November 14, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MB

If the fastest way from point A to point B is a straight line, then the fastest way to achieve X in your business is to have the STRATEGY that is the most streamlined. Makes perfect common sense, right? BUT how do you know what that line is? And why do so many chocolatiers fail to even get on the line to begin with? In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I share my way of thinking when it comes time to problem solving in my business and crushing goals. ✨To connect more: https://www....

Episode 118: Why You SHOULD Do Black Friday Deals

November 03, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes a major holiday in November that lots of chocolatiers sleep on...BLACK FRIDAY. And I know what you may be thinking: "But why would I want to put my products on discount?" and "What exactly is in it for ME?" As always, I like to do thing in my business with intention and in this episode, I break down why you SHOULD definitely be jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon, and how to do it so you can get the most out of it. ✨To connect more: http...

Episode 117: Taking Back Your Power as a Mom with Scottie Durrett

October 27, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode of the "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I get to chat with my good friend, Scottie Durrett, about being a mom and a bad-ass at life and in business. Scottie is a mom of3, wife, certified Life Coach, host of the Momplex Podcast, and here to help moms take their power back, get rid of mom guilt, and choose to prioritize themselves every single day. Personally speaking, this conversation was sopowerful for me, and I hope that moms out there are encouraged and inspired by this conv...

Episode 116: What I Do Exactly As A Chocolate Mentor

October 13, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Hey friends, if you're new around here or ever wondered what it is I do EXACTLY, I'm here to pull back the curtain and share. Becoming a chocolate mentor was not something I decided to do willy nilly, and it most certainly is something I'm very fired up about. In this episode I share: ✨3 Different Mentees I'm currently working with ✨What Codinha Chocolate Mentorship is all about ✨Why I believe mentorship is NOT a scam ✨WHO I desire to work with FOR MORE INFORMATION: ✨To connect more...

Episode 115: Tips to Slay this Holiday Season

October 06, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MB

In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, we are jumping straight into a brief checklist of the what you NEED to have in place if you intend to slay this holiday season. This is just a TEASER. There will be so much more nuggets and concrete examples given in the upcoming FREE masterclass, "Determining Holiday Production (for Maximum Profit)", happening Wednesday October 11th inside Passion to Choc Biz Facebook group. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852/ My go...

Episode 114: Business-Let's Get PERSONAL

September 29, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

Over the years, I've learned that business growth is just as much about personal growth and making sure to take the time for my personal life. I know that seems counterintuitive because business can be so all-consuming, but I came to a stark realization that the more I "put off" important activities, people, things in my personal life, the more my business suffered. In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I talk about how the personal side of life is so tied into business success, AND another gol...

Episode 113: Let's Talk Numbers with Staci Millard

September 22, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Feeling lost when it comes to knowing the numbers in your chocolate business? In this episode of the I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I chat with Staci Millard, fractional CFO and Business Mentor. She breaks down: ● numbers are so important to know as a business owner if you are truly trying to grow and thrive in business, ● what key things to pay attention to (especially as a product-based business), ● when it's time to consider outside help, ● and what you can expect from working with a...

Episode 112: Ciao, LA

September 15, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

After four years of living in LA, it's time for a change. In this I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I'm sharing why we left LA, shifted the business, and what's to come. Very raw, very honest, and also may it serve as a reminder that you can run your business in whichever way you want and if you listen to your gut and what truly feels aligned for you, you can never go wrong. #chocolatiers #chocolate #ilovechocolate #chocolatier #chocolatejourney #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneu...

Episode 111: Getting Earned Media with Robyn Dochterman

September 08, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

When you're a chocolatier, something that any chocolatier would love more of is getting media attention. In this podcast episode, I get to ask my good friend, former journalist and fellow chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, what it takes to get featured. Resources: https://www.helpareporter.com/ https://www.qwoted.com/ https://www.launchgrowjoy.com/ Be sure to follow and support Robyn at: https://www.instagram.com/stcroixchocolateco/ https://stcroixchocolateco.com/ ✨To connect more: h...

Episode 110: Dig DEEPER

August 04, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Analysis paralysis is such a common thing for creatives and chocolatiers. That initial decision to get over the "fear hump" is a big one, but once you do, the chocolate journey becomes so much easier. Entrepreneurship, as a whole, becomes so much easier. That's the experience I've had anyways. In this "I Heart Chocolate Podcast," I'm reinforcing a very important nugget of wisdom I've learned and was reminded of recently that when we are working towards our goals, there is an undeniable t...

Episode 109: Compound Your Biz

July 28, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MB

Something I've learned over the last 15+ years of doing chocolate, is that similar to chocolate, business can have an exponential curve. As someone who really felt like the BUSINESS side of things was always very daunting, I realized that there is so much to be said by focusing on ONE key thing at a time. I see chocolatiers all the time struggling in their businesses because they cannot see or refuse to spend the time to focus on the ONE key thing that will actually keep their business afl...

Episode 108: Why Product Suite is So Important

July 21, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MB

In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", I'm talking product suite, and why planning it out with intention is so important for your business. Many chocolatiers assume that opening up a chocolate business simply means creating chocolates, BUT what most fail to realize is that by having an actual strategy and thought process behind the very products they make, they can actually make their lives a lot easier, save money, save energy, and increase their brand visibility right from the start....

Episode 107: Toxic Relationships (Let Them Go)

July 14, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MB

In this very raw podcast, I'm sharing some insights I gained from watching Season 2 of The Bear, AND some personal things I've realized most certainly this year. Going after what you want in life is hard enough; it's harder when you don't have the full support that you need and want, especially when it's lacking from the people who are literally family. I share why I decided to distance myself in some of my own personal relationships, and what I've learned by witnessing other hugely succes...

Episode 106: Messaging in Your Biz with Helen Thacker

July 07, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this "I Heart Chocolate Podcast" episode, I get to interview my friend and powerhouse of a woman, Helen Thacker. She shares why messaging is so important for your business, how to show up authentically, why proper messaging can lead to increased sales, her 3 C's of sales success, and putting real strategy behind your content. So many amazing nuggets shared, and truly an episode that can help improve your business! For more, be sure to connect with Helen on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Episode 105 Getting Really Good in Chocolate Biz (Part 2)

June 30, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

*Note: for Part 1: https://youtu.be/MEoa4thGo0A In the second part of this 2-part series, I dive into how I learned the business side of chocolate, which then enabled me to actually have a profitable and successful business. Learning the business side of things can often times feel somewhat vague or confusing, and for the longest time, I would say it was my hugest struggle. By committing myself to the process, investing in a business mentor, and really staying consistent to the process,...

Episode 103: Objections

June 18, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast", we're talking objections...SPECIFICALLY the top 3 objections I see chocolatiers telling themselves over and over as to why they CANNOT get ahead: lack of time, lack of money, lack of self-belief. Funny enough, I have gone through all three of these in my career, and full disclosure: you might get triggered by what this podcast has to say and you might even "hate" me for saying it. But as always, I always believe everything starts with the mind a...

Episode 102: Seasons of Business

June 09, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast episode, I'm talking about the seasons of entrepreneurship. I think it's so common as business owners to constantly want success and we constantly add on more and more to our plate for continued growth...BUT I do believe it's important to recognize that there are SEASONS to business, just as there are to life. I share the current season I'm in (It's SLOW lol), and how I've been using this time to spring back not just recharged, but renewed. Also! Th...

Episode 101: In New Yorrrrrk

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MB

Hey chocolate friends! I just got back from a girls' trip to NY. Went back to my roots of where the chocolate career all started, and had A LOT of fun soaking up all the art and the culture over there. In this very raw (and video recorded podcast- head over to the Youtube Channel if you prefer--> "Codinha Chocolate), I talk about the importance of filling up your cup with all the other things in order to be your best CEO self. This trip was much needed and highly satisfying. I feel like ...

Episode 100: Art of Authenticity

May 26, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.28 MB

True or false? All art is unoriginal. In today's podcast, I wanted to dive into the art of authenticity. Are we all just copying each other's work? Is that an actual problem to be concerned about? Does it bother you as a chocolatier or you just think everything is "fair game" in the game of art and chocolate? Interesting hot topic. I've got an opinion on it, even referencing a most recent "copycat" trend that happened. And it happened BIG time. Alrighto, for all the tea, tune into today's...

Episode 99: Being a Mom and CEO

May 19, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MB

In this week's podcast, I dive into the reality of balancing motherhood with being a CEO of a very business. While I wouldn't trade anything for the world, I also don't want social media or the glamorized "mom boss" life to fool anyone. Codinha Chocolate (its two businesses) came from a lot of work, sacrifice, dedication, and honestly, has been several huge learning lessons. And I think that as a woman, we sometimes take on everything put on us sometimes because of societal expectation or b...

Episode 98: What You're Truly Lacking in Your Biz

May 05, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MB

Hey friends, in today's episode, I'm just shooting it straight for the number one reason why you are not getting what you want out of your life and/or your business. After experiencing a pretty scary health issue, I am doing all the things to get back to my ONE main focus. I break it down and talk more about it in this preacher-vibe/realization/much needed to be said podcast. PS if you'd like to connect further, join Passion to Choc Biz Facebook group- a safe space for chocpreneurs toTHR...

The RIGHT Way To Establish Business Relationships

April 28, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MB

Hey chocolate friends! In this episode, I'm diving in to how to establish a business connection right from the jump. I've been doing this ever since my career first started, and I do believe that it's the mix of when preparation meets opportunity that true magic happens. It's also a quick what NOT to do when it comes to SALES. But of course it's all related :) Happy Friday! Cheers! Tina

Episode 96: Tangible Biz Advice for Right NOW

April 21, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Hey chocolate friends, here is a much needed podcast episode to hopefully kick you into serious business mode as we are entering a new quarter, new season, and ever changing economy. Quick and to the point, I'm sharing FIVE business tips to start implementing right now to help you stay organized and on top of your business. For more help, be sure to follow http://www.instagram.com/codinhachocolate and join the Passion to Choc Biz Facebook Group!

Episode 95: BIG Picture Thinking

April 14, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

BIG Picture Thinking used to freak me out. Call it commitment issues, but really, on a deeper level, I realized that all that fear was really having to face myself. There's a lot of emotional maturity required in order to be comfortable with setting a big picture for yourself. In this podcast episode, I share my first experience with thinking big picture and how I see it now in hindsight. AND I share what's my big picture looking like right now. If ever you needed a reminder that you are ...

Episode 94: Behind the Scenes of the SF Chocolate Salon

April 07, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Hey chocolate friends, in this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what was happening during SF Chocolate Salon. Absolutely loved San Francisco and all the people I got to see and meet, but it was also in many ways a huge eye-opener for me as to what my immediate focus needs to be right now and also to surrender and trust again that what goes down, must always come up. Any if ya know me, ya know how I feel about comebacks and next levels and progress and growth. Tune in for a very rasp...

Episode 93: What To Do When Everything's Going to Sh*t

March 31, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MB

Oh snap! Economic recession, personal health issues, so much other LIFE things happening! It's a down time right now, y'all. Not gonna lie or sugarcoat it. BUT! If ya know me, ya know that I very much still lie on the believer side. On the positivity route. On trusting that all is happening as it should. So if you're going through some stuff too, let's band together! Talking about how to deal with it when everything is going to sh*t.

Episode 92: Pitfalls Chocolatiers Fall Into

March 24, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this week's "I Heart Chocolate Podcast," I'm sharing common pitfalls that I see many chocolatiers fall into. This one is off the cuff, so pardon the sporadic jumps in it, BUT I do feel this podcast will illuminate for many of you where you may be finding yourself stuck. Also! If you didn't know, one of the common pitfalls chocolatiers fall into is not knowing how to use their space most efficiently. Shameless plug but I do have a March Masterclass coming out March 29th 10 am PST appropr...

Episode 91: Let's Talk Content with Matthew Allyn

March 10, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Hey chocolatiers! On today's episode, I got to chat with my friend, Matthew Allyn about all things content and social media. Matthew is a Leadership, Business, and Marketing Coach who helps entrepreneurs stand out in their industry via social media, messaging, and authenticity aka all the things that chocolatiers need to be doing more of! There are a lot of golden nuggets within this episode so be sure to give it a good listen AND truly start implementing! You're hearing from the "Content K...

Episode 90: Standard of Excellence

March 03, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.31 MB

We all have the potential to be EXCELLENT. Sidenote: what a wonderful word that isn't used very much today, am I right? ANYWAYS, today's podcast is short and sweet but so on point and deeply inspired by one of my childhood heroes, Kobe Bryant. Living up to a standard of excellence can be a really useful tool to maximize your full potential. I've been listening to a lot of his motivational talks from past years and it really resonated with me. Enjoy this short but much needed reminder of ...

Episode 89: Let's Talk Mental Health

February 24, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Today's episode is a raw one! No outline, no script, but just purely what's been on my mind and my heart lately as I've been dealing with some personal things these last few weeks. I hope that if this episode resonates with you, you know that I am here to support you. It became very clear to me that I'm grateful to have this platform. I feel that there's many of you out there who can connect with many things I'm saying, and though this one is more personal, it is all very true and I just ...

Episode 88: Building a Successful Online Business-Getting Customers

February 03, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Hey chocolate friends! This topic was suggested by one of our listeners (thanks so much for this btw!), and I think a very important and relevant topic to today's chocolatier: What does it really take to build a successful online business in terms of getting the customers? No customers, no business, right? In today's episode, I break down 5 tips for you to think about as you are building out your business and hopefully to use as a checklist of things to make sure you're staying on top of or...

Episode 87: How I Set Goals and How I Achieve Them

January 27, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Having goals without taking action is useless. In my experience, and not to toot, but pretty much every single goal I set for myself, I reach it. In today's podcast, I'm sharing with your my simple process of how I do exactly that. Get to goal setting, chocolatier and get to moving!! Also! Book a FREE connection call here: http://www.calendly.com/codinhachocolate and join the Facebook group Passion to Choc Biz here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1335109586929852

Episode 86: Dealing with Burnout

January 20, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

We all go through it from time to time, but how can we avoid it? Or how can we get better from it? Talking about burnout....my personal experience with it, things I've seen other chocolatiers go through, and how to prepare for it better mentally and physically. Key: it starts with taking care of you.

Episode 85: Making Assumptions

January 13, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MB

Oh beware assumptions for they make an a** out of you and me. Hey chocolate friends! In this week's episode, sharing with you a recent experience I had via social media when I made the mistake to not be super clear in my messaging. The result? Assumptions. Assumptions, assumptions, assumptions. Let's talk about it. Please learn from my mistake and don't do this!

Episode 84: 2023, Let's GO!

January 06, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

2023 is off to a fast start, y'all! Let's take a moment to set the tone and really embrace who we are being called to be. That is all the vibe in today's short but sweet but sense of ooo-rah first post for the new year. Let's get it!!

Episode 83: The Next Episode 2023

December 30, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Hey chocolate friend! Closing out 2022 with a bit of reflection and also some words of encouragement as we head into 2023. I, for one, cannot wait! Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. It really has been such a nice way to connect with you more and to share others' stories and just talk about the chocolatier life. Tune in for a bit of a recap of this holiday season and what's to come for Codinha Chocolate in 2023.

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