Jean Thompson went from owner to CEO of the Seattle Chocolate Company 18 years ago after the Nisqually Earthquake destroyed their factory and left the company in a difficult place. Over the last nearly two decades, Jean has re-branded the company using Pacific Northwest inspiration and ingredients and has more than quadrupled the company’s revenue. In this episode, Jean talks about the steps they are taking towards sustainability, how they are helping feed hungry families through the jcoco chocolate line, their fun R&D process and their incredible partnership with Alaska Airlines. She also shares why she loved experiencing being a stay at home mom in between her years at Microsoft and at Seattle Chocolate, and the encouraging message she’d give to her younger self.

<p>Jean Thompson went from owner to CEO of the Seattle Chocolate Company 18 years ago after the Nisqually Earthquake destroyed their factory and left the company in a difficult place. Over the last nearly two decades, Jean has re-branded the company using Pacific Northwest inspiration and ingredients and has more than quadrupled the company&rsquo;s revenue. In this episode, Jean talks about the steps they are taking towards sustainability, how they are helping feed hungry families through the jcoco chocolate line, their fun R&amp;D process and their incredible partnership with Alaska Airlines. She also shares why she loved experiencing being a stay at home mom in between her years at Microsoft and at Seattle Chocolate, and the encouraging message she&rsquo;d give to her younger self.</p>

Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, launches the What Fuels You podcast, where she sits down with influential, interesting and successful leaders to learn from them. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it’s like to become an entrepreneur and tips on building a successful career.

What Fuels You

Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, launched the What Fuels You podcast to sit down with and learn from influential, interesting and successful leaders. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it’s like to become an entrepreneur and tips on building a successful career.

<p>Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, launched the What Fuels You podcast to sit down with and learn from influential, interesting and successful leaders. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it&rsquo;s like to become an entrepreneur and tips on building a successful career.</p>

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