We had the good fortune of connecting with Erik & Paley Carmona and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Erik & Paley, what is the most important factor behind your success?
The most important factor behind our business would be the support. Honestly we wouldn’t be where we are at without it. We are so humbled everyday by our friends and family who are by our side helping us succeed.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We are a Chamoy business. With that we sell Chamoy candies; watermelon gummies, gushers and peach rings. We also sell Chamoy; mango, original, watermelon and our exclusive flavor hibiscus. Hibiscus is one of our unique items that no one else has. At pop up and private events we sell Agua frescas.

We got started in a unique and funny way. I was scrolling through TikTok. And I noticed it and I was like hmm I can do this. That was December 2021 just before New Years. We took it over to a party at his parents and they fell in love. I started to tweak everything so it was my recipe and boom we were born!

We have come a long way in such a short time. We would love to move forward and have a mobile bar by the end for the year. Or at the very least make a mobile cart.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love waking up in the morning and going to The Market. It’s The Market at Meadowbrook. A cute little French bakery where you can grab a coffee or some flowers.

For lunch we would go to Taco Naco, who in my opinion has the best pollo Al pastor tacos in town! Grab a marg too!!

Then finish the day at Q39, which is one of the best bbq restaurants in Kansas City!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
For me I would say, it’s my husband/co-owner. If it was for him then I wouldn’t be coming up with crazy ideas. *laughed* He is always behind me on my next idea and tells me I need this, change that is it’s perfect.

For Erik it would be his parents. Seeing is family come from Mexico with nothing and having their own successful business, inspires him daily. Plus they are behind us with ours.

Website: Www.carmonaschamoy.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/carmonaschamoy

Facebook: Facebook.com/carmonaschamoy

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