One New Person

Shawn Askinosie is the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, an award-winning, small-batch luxury chocolate company that sources 100% of its beans directly from farmers and shares in the profits.Shawn is a former trial attorney with an incredible record. He is one of only a handful of lawyers in America who obtained a "not guilty" verdict on a death penalty case.But one day he realized he couldn't do it anymore. His body and soul were weary of the grind, so he left.Unsure what to do next he began searching for his true calling, something to feed his soul. He began volunteering extensively, and even sought out a monastery to dig deep into himself.From the depths of sorrow came his joy unmasked, and Shawn founded Askinosie Chocolate.His book Meaningful Work, and his excellent TEDx talk, detail his journey and provide a clear, practical blueprint to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul.I discovered Shawn's work via Seth Godin, who has written extensively about Shawn and his company. Seth even devot