Season 3 Episode 4

Bon Bon Bon & Boss Moves: Alexandra Clark’s Sweet Success Story

Get ready for a wild, wise, and delicious ride on this week’s episode of the WildHER Wisdom Podcast as Shelley and Mary sit down with the brilliantly bold Alexandra Clark, founder and head chocolatier of Detroit’s beloved Bon Bon Bon. Alexandra takes us on a no-holds-barred journey from surviving a traumatic taxi accident to building one of the most buzzed-about artisan chocolate brands in the country. (Yes, it all started with a settlement check and a borrowed twenty from her mom. Iconic.)

In true WildHER fashion, the conversation is raw, real, and full of laughter (with a few swear words sprinkled in for good measure). Alexandra opens up about starting her first shop in the back of a Hamtramck space, hustling with free samples, and proving all the doubters wrong when they said Detroit wasn’t ready for artisan chocolate. Spoiler alert: she won Martha Stewart’s American Made Award, and her team is still crushing it with a new Birmingham location.

But this episode isn’t just about sweets—it’s about soul. Alexandra shares her philosophy on mindful chocolate consumption, her passion for design and customer connection, and how she transformed Bon Bon Bon into a culture-first company where people (and packaging!) matter just as much as the product. She also gives us a peek into her “WildHER” side, including her power anthem, her childhood crush, and the Bon Bon Bon flavor that totally captures her essence.

Whether you’re a chocoholic, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just here for the juicy inspo, Alexandra’s story is a masterclass in turning life’s messiest moments into something absolutely magical. Tune in, laugh with us, and leave feeling totally empowered—with a chocolate craving, of course.