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Have you ever thought about turning your love for baking into a real business? That’s exactly what Maria Baradell, founder of Leaf & Loaf, did. Starting in her home kitchen, she quickly scaled her sourdough micro-bakery into a thriving business. In this episode, she shares her journey, tips for success, and how she turned a viral moment into brand growth.
We discuss:
- How Maria got started in the cottage baking industry
- The realities of running a profitable home bakery
- Using Hotplate and other tools to streamline orders
- Social media marketing for micro-bakeries
- Her viral TikTok moment—mixing sourdough on an airplane
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