Professor Myriam Sidibé, Founder of Brands and a Mission, sits down with Pascal Baltussen, Chief of Impact & Operations at Tony’s Chocolonely, to explore how a small act of journalism evolved into a global movement aiming to make all chocolate 100% exploitation-free.

They discuss Tony’s origin story, the five sourcing principles that guide their ethical practices, and their commitment to ensuring a sustainable and fair supply chain.

Highlighting the importance of coalition-building and impact-driven business models, Pascal shares insights on balancing commercial success with social responsibility.

This episode emphasizes actionable steps for achieving systemic change and justice in the cocoa industry.

Welcome to Sex, Soap & Alcohol, a podcast that dares you to unleash your inner Chief Mission Officer. Hosted by Prof. Myriam Sidibé, public health scholar, TED speaker, and founder of Brands on a Mission, this show explores how business can be a force for dignity, equity, and real impact.

In this teaser, we invite you to see how bold business models, courageous partnerships, and strategic innovation can transform trillion dollar industries from menstrual health to toxic masculinity into engines of lasting change. From boardrooms to barbershops, the stories you will hear prove that profit and purpose are not opposites they are multipliers.

This is a call to philanthropists, funders, social innovators, and every business owner to step into your power, act boldly, and join our mission to impact #TheNextBillion. Unleash your inner Chief Mission Officer and help create systems that deliver dignity and impact at scale.

Real stories. Real systems. Real change.