HB's Bean-to-Bar Chocolatier: Bella Sophia's Story (Ep. 18)

Stephanie Schaefer spent 40 years doing sports therapy for Olympic athletes before pivoting to something sweeter — and Bella Sophia Chocolates is now one of Huntington Beach's most beloved artisan brands. This one has a live unboxing, a 20% discount code, and a free chocolate shoe giveaway. Don't say we didn't warn you.

What you'll learn:
- The difference between a chocolate maker and a chocolatier (and why Bella Sophia does both from bean to bar)
- How a pandemic Instagram post about wine pairings — and 14 boxes delivered across HB — launched a full-time business
- Why Stephanie sources cream from Temecula farms, blueberries from Maine, and cacao from South America — and waits when a shipment doesn't show
- How a cacao shortage before the holidays accidentally created their brittle line, which ships all summer when chocolate can't
- The story behind the hand-painted chocolate Louboutin heels, Birkin bags, and custom wedding towers — and why Stephanie says you should smash yours with ice cream

🏪 Bella Sophia Chocolates | Huntington Beach, CA

📦 Order online | Uber Direct local delivery | Curbside pickup available

🎁 Use code LAINSTONE20 for 20% off — first 5 to use it get a free chocolate shoe

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