From a fresh-baked toast to a decadent pastry, baked goods spark joy in the mundane. Alyssa Diede's bakery focuses on small batch, whimsical baked goods that are presented beautifully at popups around the Bay Area. Read below to learn about Nekosama Bakery and Alyssa's story! What made you curious about the baked goods business? I’ve always loved eating baked goods, so I guess the curiosity came from gluttony lol. However, once I started learning how to bake, I also loved the

Cooking and food often are ways of bringing community together, and this is absolutely the case for Selina Lee. Read below to learn about Selina's journey through cooking and how she brings her culture to the table. What made you curious about the food industry? My interest in food and cooking began when I started my own family. At first, I wasn’t a good cook, and I didn’t enjoy it. But I wanted to find a way to learn and actually like cooking. So I taught myself little by li

What did you want to be growing up? For Roxy Hui, baking was a dream job of hers. Read below to learn how Roxy brought these dreams to life through Cafe de Roxy! What made you curious about the baking business? Many people told me I should sell my desserts, and I have always wanted to open my own dessert shop since I was little. So now I’m just trying to make that childhood dream come true. What is something about the food industry that you think more people should know about

What makes you feel beautiful? Makeup is often an answer for many, with its ability to boost confidence and inspire creativity. Ann Paris of Dela Paris Beauty uses makeup to bring out her clients' inner beauty on their special day. Keep reading to learn about Ann's story, makeup tips, and Dela Paris Beauty. What made you curious about the beauty industry? I first started playing with makeup when I was enrolled in Filipino Folk Dance at 9 years old! We needed to learn how to p

Whether it's a home cooked meal or a decadent feast outside, food is often a love language. Emily of Bloom Bagels works to ensure that every bite from her bagel shop is filled with care. Read below to learn about Emily's journey through running a brick and mortar! What made you curious about the bagel business? For as long as I remember, I’ve always enjoyed making people happy with food or drinks, even though I was horrible in the kitchen. I remember making my sister barf whe

Who doesn't love a little sweet treat? From a quick pick-me-up to indulgence and decadence, desserts have a unique way of bringing delight to anyone's day. Jessica Banh of Official Fancy Flavors creates joyful moments through her wide selection of confections. Keep reading to learn about her journey through the culinary industry! What is something about the confections/culinary business that you think more people should know about? We actually don’t eat as many desserts and

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