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From The Pod For The People with Paul and Jeanne Johnson

The ESP: Global Changemaker Stories··2 August 2026·1h 57m

About this episode

Paul and Jeanne Johnson are the co-founders of Caribeans, a bold and community-rooted chocolate venture based in the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica. What started as a small café evolved into something much more: a regenerative chocolate company grounded in justice, sustainability, and a deep commitment to local community. Their journey is equal parts entrepreneurial, ecological, and deeply personal. Along the way, they've learned what it means to build with-not for—a place and its people. Check out our video with Caribeans on the EICStoryProjects youtube! https://youtu.be/fLPUFgJ4pow To find out more about Caribeans go to caribeanschocolate.com For more of this story and the rest of the ESP go to our website eicstoryprojects.org