**Take a bite:** We discuss the pros and cons of starting a business with your partner.  We dive straight into our topic of the day with our guests Nina and Dmitry Minkov of Hello Chocolate, followed by Nejla Matam-Finn and Michael Finn of The Fifth Collection, to find out if work-life balance is a fact or myth.  We then close the show by reviewing three Christmas desserts from local hotels—Andaz Hotel's Mint Pandan Cake, Park Hotel Pickering's Mini Logcakes, and Grand Hyatt Hotel's Old-fashioned Apple Pie.  **00:00—Introduction** Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality), Debra Langley (fashion and tech consultant), Benjamin Hopkins (health entrepreneur) and Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of Esquire Singapore) share what they've been up to since the last podcast. **03:04—"Fresh off the grill" (Part 1)** Feature segment with new guests each podcast. For this episode, our first couple is Nina and Dmitry Minkov of Hello Chocolate. Listen in as they discuss transitioning from their own careers (travel executive and banker respectively) to launching their craft chocolate business. Discover if 'work-life balance' is a myth.  Hello Chocolate sells the best boutique & bean-to-bar chocolate brands from around the world. They pay extreme attention to quality of their products, sustainable practices, fun packaging & amazing stories.  For more information on Hello Chocolate, please visit [hellochocolate.asia](https://www.hellochocolate.asia/). **27:24—"Fresh off the grill" (Part 2)** Our second couple is Nejla Matam-Finn and Michael Finn of The Fifth Collection. Listen as they share their thoughts on how they have successfully secured investors to grow their online business, the challenges of raising a family with a partner who is also your business partner, and building a team with zero turnover.  The Fifth Collection is a leading online provider of world-class vintage fashion. Founded in 2014, they have built a reputation for uncompromising quality, cutting-edge technology to guarantee authenticity of their merchandise, and outstanding customer service. For more information on The Fifth Collection, please visit ​[thefifthcollection.com](https://www.thefifthcollection.com/).  **55:09—"Last call of the day"** This week we review three Christmas desserts from local hotels—Andaz Hotel's Mint Pandan Cake, Park Hotel Pickering's Mini Logcakes, and Grand Hyatt Hotel's Old-fashioned Apple Pie.  For more information on Andaz Hotel's Christmas goodies, please visit [andazshop.oddle.me](http://andazshop.oddle.me).  For more information on Park Hotel Pickering, please visit ​[parkroyalhotels.com/pickering](https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-pickering/offers/gourmet-gifts-and-sweet-delights.html).  For more information on Grand Hyatt Hotel's Christmas goodies, please visit ​[store.grandhyattsingapore.com](https://store.grandhyattsingapore.com/product-category/festive-shop/).  **LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE** Loved our podcast? Subscribe. Stay connected to us on social media by following us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/esquiresg/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/esquiresg/), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/esquiresg). For more from the Esquire Singapore universe—to learn how to build a life that matters—head to our website: [esquiresg.com](https://esquiresg.com/).