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The Northwest Chocolate Festival 2026
Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
This talk explores how bean-to-bar chocolate makers can better communicate the depth and value of their work through social media and storytelling.

Bean-to-bar chocolate holds an incredible amount of value — from sourcing and traceability to craftsmanship and flavor development — yet much of this is often not effectively translated to the consumer.

The goal of this session is to bridge that gap.

I will focus on how makers can use social media (primarily Instagram, but applicable across platforms) to communicate their story in a more engaging, accessible, and authentic way. Rather than focusing only on trends or viral content, the talk emphasizes building a strong narrative through different content formats such as short-form video, photography, carousels, and captions.

The session will combine inspiration with practical tools, including real examples and a simple framework that participants can apply to their own brand.

There will also be a short interactive moment where attendees begin defining their own storytelling approach, based on their values, process, and identity.

By the end of the talk, participants will leave with:

* A clearer understanding of how to communicate their value
* A practical starting point to improve their content
* Confidence to create content in a way that fits their personality and workflow

This talk is designed to bring immediate, actionable value to chocolate makers who want to better connect with their audience and elevate how their work is perceived.
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Saturday October 3, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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