The Chocolate Educator Workshop · January 2027
Turn your love of craft chocolate into paid tastings
A 5-week live Zoom program with chocolate sommelier Estelle Tracy. Find your point of view, your clients, and your prices, in a small group of 8.
42 alumni in 10+ countries · Max 8 people per group · Starts January 3, 2027 · $600 or 2 × $300
“Wait, I can make money doing THIS?”
In 2016, a librarian invited me to organize a chocolate tasting at the Kennett Library. When they offered to pay me for it, that was my first thought.
Since then, I’ve hosted hundreds of craft chocolate tastings and given dozens of talks to thousands of attendees all over the world. My coolest gig to date? Curating a chocolate table at the Residence of the EU in Washington, DC.
As you read this, you may wonder: “Could I be paid to host tastings, too?” The short answer: yes. If you’re passionate about craft chocolate, you probably already have the subject matter expertise (raise your hand if you have your IICCT certificate). What you need is a unique point of view, a marketing habit, a mentor (that would be me), and a clear way to price your services. That’s what you’ll get with The Chocolate Educator Workshop.
This workshop is for you if…
- You love craft chocolate and people keep asking you for recommendations
- You’d like to host tastings, talks, or corporate events, and get paid for them
- You’re not sure who to pitch, how to reach them, or what to charge
- You’d rather learn with a mentor and a small, supportive group than figure it out alone
The program
Five weeks, live on Zoom, 90 minutes per session. Recordings are available for one month.
WEEK 1
Identify your business stage and define your unique point of view
WEEK 2
Client research and outreach strategy
WEEK 3
Step-by-step breakdown of a 37 Chocolates tasting (in-person and online), plus pricing
WEEK 4
Office hours: bring your questions, drafts, and pitches
WEEK 5
Customer experience and growth strategy
BETWEEN SESSIONS
A private WhatsApp group to share ideas, quotes, and wins
Pick your group
Sunday group
4 pm ET
January 3, 10, 17, and 31, 2027
Office hours: January 24
Tuesday group
1 pm ET
January 5, 12, 19, and February 2, 2027
Office hours: January 26
Investment
$600
or 2 payments of $300 (the second is due December 31, 2026)
- 4 live 90-minute sessions + 1 office hours session
- Recordings for one month after the program
- Resources and templates from my own business
- Private WhatsApp group with your cohort
Full refund if you withdraw by December 5, 2026. A 3% fee applies to credit card payments.
What alumni say
42 people in over 10 countries have taken the program, and what I hear again and again is how supportive the group feels. People share quotes, ideas, and small wins each week.
Questions
What if I miss a session?
Every session is recorded, and recordings stay available for one month after the program ends.
Can I bring a business partner?
Yes. A second person from the same business can join for $150 (two people per business maximum).
Can I pay in installments?
Yes: two payments of $300. The first is due when you enroll, the second on December 31, 2026.
What isn’t covered?
The workshop focuses on your offer, your clients, your pricing, and the tasting experience. It doesn’t cover business basics like setting up an LLC, licensing, or business insurance.
What’s your refund policy?
You get a full refund if you withdraw by December 5, 2026. Once the program begins, refunds are only available for major life events.
Something else on your mind? Send it through the contact form and I’ll get back to you.