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A woman from Ajax, Ont., is gaining international attention after receiving a boost for her business during the holiday season thanks to Oprah.
Kenesha Lewis turned her passion for chocolate into a venture called “One More Cocoa,” a gourmet chocolate store in downtown Whitby, located at 116 Athol Street. She’s experiencing increased sales after being included in Oprah’s “Favorite Things List” at the close of 2023.
The list showcased an array of must-have gifts for the holidays, featuring everything from gadgets and fashion to “One More Cocoa’s” hot chocolate. Lewis shared her excitement upon discovering that her product was well-received after sending Oprah one of her samples.
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“Our fan favourite is our sweet and salty, which is a milk chocolate with potato chips, and it’s my absolute favourite,” said Lewis. “And of course, our hot chocolate. Especially our Jamaican Hot Chocolate, or our ‘cocoa tea’ is what we like to call it.”
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Lewis expressed her desire to inspire other local entrepreneurs. “As the economy is changing, it’s the small businesses that are going to take us forward,” she said.
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She attributes her company’s growth to support from Futurpreneur, Canada’s only national non-profit organization that offers financing and mentorship for young aspiring business owners. “From the beginning with machinery to get started, to know how to help us navigate PR and Oprah,” said Lewis.
<p With Valentine's Day approaching, Lewis mentioned that she's introducing some exciting new flavors. "We are adding for Valentine's Day our strawberry hot chocolate, so you can have it hot or cold, and it can be found in store or online."
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