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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Corner Market has been an HB institution for over a century — and owner Suzanne has spent the last decade turning it into something the neighborhood didn't know it needed. She sat down with Lane and Amber to talk about what it actually takes to run a community hub that locals call "The Cheers of Huntington Beach."

What you'll learn:
- How Suzanne bought Corner Market on pure gut instinct — she handed a cashier her business card before the place was even for sale
- Why the market became a lifeline for the neighborhood during COVID, and what she still hears from customers about that time
- The July 4th cookbook: part recipe collection, part autobiography — with a music playlist for each dish and a story behind every recipe
- How she curates an all-local vendor lineup, and what actually gets turned down
- The pizza-night-for-charity tradition, the return of guest chef nights, and a teased second Corner Market location — possibly by end of year

🏪 HB Corner Market | 601 11th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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Huntington Beach is booming! In this episode, Lane Stone breaks down the massive influx of over 20 new businesses hitting Surf City, from gourmet donuts to veteran ERs. We also dive into the major safety overhaul coming to the PCH bike lanes and a heart-tugging story of a local resident receiving a life-saving "miracle" gift.

What You’ll Learn:

• Support Local: A rundown of 20+ new businesses now open in HB, including Parlor Donuts and Wet Dog Tavern’s new spot.
• Safety First: The timeline and details of the PCH Bike Lane project (State Route 1) designed to protect our local cyclists.
• Community Events: How to join "Picklepalooza" at The Huntington Club to support the Surf City Fire Foundation.
• Living History: Why cannons were booming in Central Park and how to catch the upcoming Civil War reenactment.
• The HB Miracle: The incredible story of Sean Cortez and the selfless organ donation that saved his life.

If you live in Huntington Beach, just moved here, or are thinking about making it home, this podcast keeps you in the loop on what’s happening locally every week.

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