About this episode

Scott Kerr interviews Maribel Lieberman about her journey as a chocolatier and the luxury chocolate industry.

Scott Kerr sits down with Maribel Lieberman, entrepreneur, chocolatier, and founder of MarieBelle New York, one of the most recognizable luxury chocolate houses. Maribel, who moved to New York City from Honduras to pursue fashion before switching to the culinary arts, opened the MarieBelle store shortly after 9/11 and quickly becoming a welcomed fixture in the neighborhood during a period of recovery and rebuilding. She discusses why design‑driven storytelling is at the heart of the brand, navigating the rising costs of cocoa and tariffs, and younger consumers splurging on chocolate. She also talks about what she's learned from her disciplined expansion strategy into Japan and what luxury fashion boutiques can learn about fostering emotional connections with customers. Plus: How to know when to embrace new trends. Featuring: Maribel Lieberman, Founder of MarieBelle New York (mariebelle.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting (silvertoneconsulting.com) About: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Kerr

Guest: Maribel Lieberman

Topics covered

• luxury chocolate
• entrepreneurship
• design-driven storytelling
• consumer behavior
• expansion strategy
• emotional connections

Keywords

• luxury chocolate
• MarieBelle New York
• Maribel Lieberman
• entrepreneur
• consumer trends
• expansion strategy
• design-driven storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MarieBelle New York, Silvertone Consulting

Places: New York City, Honduras, Japan

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