Try and try again! We never gave up!
Leaving our corporate jobs to pursue our dream of starting a business was a challenge. We wanted a venture that would not only challenge us but also address a real issue in the community. The dream was to have more time for our very young kids, and a relatable aspiration for many embarking on their entrepreneurial journey, especially in the cake business.
Little did we know the challenges that lay ahead. The initial businesses faced setbacks, but each failure taught us valuable lessons. OLBAA, our fourth venture, emerged from a genuine problem faced in my cake business – flimsy, unfunctional packaging that devalued the cakes.
What began as a solution for my business transformed into a solution for the wider community. The overlooked and underappreciated community needed a champion. OLBAA became that champion, offering sturdy, purposeful packaging that made a difference.
Our journey echoes the struggles many entrepreneurs face – the search for a product that works, the transformation of passion into a business. OLBAA is here to stay, serving and solving problems for a community that deserves the very best.
E24 - Aubree's Cakery - Learn from a 21 year old with a 10 year career in baking already! She's even made a cake for Diddy!
Imagine you started baking at 11, and by 12 your mum was already selling your goods on Facebook. That was 10 years ago for our guest today. Yes, that makes her 21 which makes today’s episode just a fascinating listen.
I certainly was no where near a “career” at 21 let alone my teens. But Aubree certainly tapped her creativity passed down to her and leveraged that from a very early age. Based in Southern California, he career has already led to some interesting bakes. You have to keep listening to hear about some of them!
She’s incredibly talented, determined, and driven to make a success of it at such a young age. This is just so inspiring to listen to! And to top that a huge social media following as well. Aubree is extremely focused, and pushes herself to improve on what she’s doing all the time. It’s still mostly just her doing all the work.
How does a 21 year do it you may ask? Keep listening to find out….
More about Aubree here:
Website
TikTok
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This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA.
OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.
To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shop
Sponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.uk
See you next time on My Baking Journey!
-Haf & Rachel