At EarthX 2025, Dr. Kristy Leissle, PhD, shared a profound “last mile” cocoa story during a conversation with Lawrence Ford, Founder & CEO of Conscious Capital Foundation. This story powerfully demonstrated that true impact extends beyond economics, reaching the human level of dignity and recognition.

Dr. Leissle recounted the process of facilitating a cocoa trade from Sierra Leone to a specialty chocolate maker. The culmination was bringing the finished chocolate bar back to the source community. In a deeply moving moment, a woman held up the wrapper, which read “Gola Rainforest,” and declared, “we’re seen… This is us.”

This highlight offers a grounded perspective on the significance of dignity and recognition, underscoring why story is an essential, integral component of every supply chain.

Link to Full Story | https://consciouscapital.org/blog/stories-on-purpose/storyteller-hub-at-earthx-dr-kristy-leissle-phd/