Career Slay
Career Slay
Kelly Poquiz Burke
Self Starter ft. Maricsa Trejo
23 minutes Posted Jul 4, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Introduction
Maricsa Trejo Bio
Episode Preview
Upringing
Interest in Food
Quitting Culinary School
First Culinary Job
Toxic Kitchens
Leaving Dallas
Starting La Casita
Hiring Employees
Creating a Positive Culture
Culinary Inspiration
Receiving Recognition
Advice for Entrepreneurs
Mentoring
Advice for Your 20-Year-Old Self
Sweet. Savory. Ridiculousness.
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How do you turn a neighborhood bakery into a beloved brand? In this episode of Career Slay, I interview Maricsa Trejo, the owner of La Casita Bakeshop. Maricsa shares her journey from working in professional kitchens to building a successful James Beard-nominated bakery with lines around the corner. She gives her advice for anyone who is trying to turn their passion into their full-time gig and emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with good people, setting boundaries, and not bei...