In picture left  to right, Freddie, Hayden Hradek, and Mama Mpoki. Written by Hayden Hradek  | hayden.hradek@gmail.com If Willy Wonka had a passport, a conscience, and a background in criminal defense, he would look a heck of a lot like Springfield, Missouri’s own Shawn Askinosie. Eighteen years ago, Shawn was Springfield’s premier criminal defense attorney. Yet, he found himself ready for a change. Somewhere between grilling on his Big Green Egg and baking desserts for his family, Shawn dreamed up the idea of starting a small-batch chocolate company focused on direct, ethical trade with the farmers who grew the cocoa beans he was to use.  Since Askinosie Chocolate’s founding, the company has pioneered direct trade efforts with farmers across the globe, helped found various community programs, including schools, and receiving many awards for the chocolate. One of the Askinosie Foundation’s many programs is the Chocolate University International Business Immersion pro...