In this episode of Nourishing Ideas, we travel to the Peruvian Amazon and step into Coco and Emma’s small farm in Chazuta – five hectares of cacao, bees and biodiverse palms that together form a living classroom in regenerative entrepreneurship.

Over two decades, Coco has quietly built a life where honey, cacao, agroforestry and agritourism are woven into one coherent ecosystem: small-scale, community-rooted and just big enough to live with dignity.

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* How cocoa and honey became the backbone of a resilient, diversified business – from raw beans to cacao–honey paste and stingless-bee “medicine honey”.

* Why staying small, rooted and connected to indigenous knowledge can be a strength – for quality, for biodiversity and for community trust.

* How intuition, patience and experimentation (700 palm trees, anyone?) guide Coco’s decisions more than business plans – and what that can teach other entrepreneurs.

CTA:Listen in if you’re an entrepreneur or changemaker wondering how to build a business that is profitable enough while protecting soil, culture and community – and maybe let Coco’s optimism from the Amazon nudge your own next step.

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