Today we’d like to introduce you to Diana Caro
Diana, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Celebrating life has always been a cherished tradition in my family. As children, birthdays were more than just a special day -they werw a time to honor who we were and embrace joy- The most meaningful part of our celebrations wasnot about extravagant gifs or grand parties; it was about making ourselves a birthday cake, this family traditioncontinued to be a mother with my children, now that I live in United States I started working as a pastry chef and there I acquired a great experience. I have prepared myself by taking defferent courses and certifications to improve my art as a pastry teacher and I recognozed that many of the mothers in the area where I live also seek to celebrate the lives of their birthdays in a special way, so that’s why my undertaking of being a pastry chef was born.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been a very easy process. The firts osbtacle I found was my own fears and doubts, to see if I was capable and enough to be able to run a business. Another inconvenience that I am trying to overcome by taking English classes is to be more fluent in the handling of language, however, I applied to the University of Houston for “Hospitality” training and was certified in November.
In this process I learned that preparation is a key factor for you business to grow, so I am Taking culinary classes focused on healthy food; whit the program “Bite of Hope”, advising myself with a coach, with entrepreneurs, looking for organizations like Baker Ripley, which offer us all the right tools to be able to undertake.
The idea of my business at moment is to stop being an entrepreneur and in two years turn my business into a solid company.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We are a small, home-based company that specializes in creating custom cakes for various celebrations, such as birthdays and other special events. we excel at providing excellent customer service; we also always use high-quality products to ensure our customers have unmatched flavor in very bite.
Our logo reflects the love we put into baking and decorating our cakes and desserts, the same love our customers feel when celebrating the life of their loved one.
At DCakes we take pride in creating personalized cakes that capture the essence of each birthday boy or girl. Each of our designs is a work of art, designed to highlight the most significant and special characteristics of those celebrating their day.
Imagine a cake that not only delights the palate, but also becomes the center of attention on your dessert table, dazzling your guests and creating unforgettable moments.
Our services include birthday cakes, wedding or quinceanera cakes, dessert tables, individual dessert and personalized cookies.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I can say that on this path of entrepreneurship it is important to surround yourself with people who guide you on the steps to follow. In my case, I had an idea but I didn’t know how ton start or how to make my idea profitable. I found this support in the Baker Ripley organization and it is invaluable.
Pricing:
- Birthday cakes start at $55
- Dessert table from $ 30 per dz
- custom cookies from $ 48 per dz
- wedding and quinceaneras cakes start at $ 4.0 per guest
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @dcakes.usa
