Today we’d like to introduce you to Mayela Lanza.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
My story begins as a 7 year old girl that loved baking and all things sweet. Although, my love of sweets did not translate into a career; the thought of doing something in the baking world always lingered. It wasn’t until one day that I decided to give it a try and see where the journey will take me.
The journey landed me with the creation of La Galletica which was born out of my love of cookies and travel. I have been fortunate to travel the world and was inspired to tell the story of destinations, tastes and flavors through cookies. Food is universal language and cookies are universal treats enjoyed by people all over the world. In essence, La Galletica brings to life a destination while providing a sense to the world at large. Bite a cookie, bite the world.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
The journey has not been a smooth one but I wouldn’t say it’s been a difficult one either. What you come to learn as you embark on your entrepreneurial journey is that you also embark on a personal journey. Yes, you encounter challenges and frustrations but it’s your perspective that will determine your outcome. Like all business owners you go through moments of doubt and wondering if it’s all worth it. I’m coming to understand in both my entrepreneurial and personal journey is to trust yourself and learn to let go. Only you know what’s right for you and your business so have faith and keep going on your journey.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
La Galletica specializes in curating cookies from around the world that showcase regional flavors and historical recipes while supporting family owned business. Our ultimate goal is to engage and inspire people to experience the world and help create a sense of a global community.
We undertake a rigorous selection process of both product and partners to ensure quality and flavors. When our client takes a bite of a cookie they can have confidence that the product has been selected with purpose.
We are also excited to share that we are working on bringing our own cookie line to life. Stay tuned for more!
What were you like growing up?
Growing up I was a social nerd if such a thing exist. I loved learning and excelled at school but was also a social butterfly. I remember spending hours reading, talking on the phone and spending time with friends. I enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and happy to say that I still do.
Contact Info:
- Website: lagalletica.com
- Phone: 305-978-2969
- Email: mlanza@lagalletica.com
- Instagram: @lagalletica_miami
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/lagalletica
Image Credit:
ReelMax Photos
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