Where it all began.
Hello, I’m Toni-Marie, Co-founder of Grounded Cup—a Melbourne-based sanctuary dedicated to sustainably sourced products that offer moments of grounding and stillness in our fast-paced lives.
The entrepreneurial spirit has always been a part of me. After running my own digital agency for five years, I found myself longing for something more fulfilling. In 2020, during Melbourne’s lockdowns, I discovered Ceremonial Cacao, a sacred plant medicine that became a guiding light. It reconnected me to my own heart, to others, and provided a sense of stillness in a time of uncertainty.
As I continued my personal journey with cacao, I felt a deep calling to share it. I began studying the ancient Peruvian traditions, learning from a local teacher and her family. It deepened my respect and understanding of cacao, strengthening my bond with its energy and purpose.
The entrepreneurial spirit has always been a part of me. After running my own digital agency for five years, I found myself longing for something more fulfilling. In 2020, during Melbourne’s lockdowns, I discovered Ceremonial Cacao, a sacred plant medicine that became a guiding light. It reconnected me to my own heart, to others, and provided a sense of stillness in a time of uncertainty.
As I continued my personal journey with cacao, I felt a deep calling to share it. I began studying the ancient Peruvian traditions, learning from a local teacher and her family. It deepened my respect and understanding of cacao, strengthening my bond with its energy and purpose.