We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley Arellano and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashley, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my own business was to help out my family. To have extra money in my pocket and to pretty much make ends meet it’s started off really slow but picked up a lot during 2020-2021 because of Covid which I’m very thankful for.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a cake artist/pastry chef. I think what sets me apart is I do all my baking with love I want to always give my very very best. I am most proud of how far I’ve come with my decorating skills and for always being willing to step out of my comfort zone. I got to where I am by working hard and by doing things repeatedly until I got a good technique down and learned what worked for me. You also have to be teachable and open minded. It wasn’t easy it was frustrating most days I often wanted to give up but I had to show my daughter that through hard work and perseverance that you can really do anything you set your mind to. I’ve learned that things are never going to be easy but if you push past all the tough times it is truly worth all your blood sweat and tears. I want the world to know about my cakes and my story is that when you purchase from me I put my all into your cake/desserts and that with every single order I am deeply grateful. You keep me going and you help me keep a roof over my family’s head.

 

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Visit Huntington library to walk the gardens Rose garden tearoom to eat
Scoop street for ice cream
Eat at Yang chow
LA dodger game
Santa Monica pier
Griffith park for the view
Downtown for drinks

 

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would give credit and recognition to my husband and my daughter for always pushing me and hyping me up when I need it most. Also my parents and siblings who remind me that I am my more talented than I give myself credit for and just for speaking so highly Of me to all their friends and pretty much to anyone who will listen.

 

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