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Ep.255 | She Knew at 13 & Built It Anyway | Jenny of Pasteles Y Más
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Jenny is the founder of Pasteles Y Más, makes custom cakes in DFW specializing in elevated Mexican-American-inspired desserts. Host Crispin Valentin sits down with Jenny to unpack her full journey — from Mexico City to Los Angeles, culture shock in Rowlett, Texas, at 17, dropping out of nursing school, working her way up through high-end Dallas restaurants, and launching her own business during the pandemic with a newborn at home.
Her cakes are edible memories. Bubu Lubu, Lemon Drop, Mixed Berry, and handcrafted mini conchas are all rooted in the flavors of a Mexican-American childhood.
This one is for anyone sitting on a dream they haven't started yet.
IN THIS EPISODE:
— Hot takes: California tacos vs Texas tacos
— The first cake at age 7 that started it all
— Watching Ace of Cakes at 13 — the aha moment
— Dropping nursing school and telling her strict Mexican parents
— Sneaking into the back of the house at Suzie Cakes
— Landing a job at Nou Dallas despite full imposter syndrome
— Two weeks perfecting the Bubu Lubu marshmallow fluff
— The secret her conchas have that she refuses to reveal
— How delivering a wedding cake confirmed this is her calling
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Website: pastelesymas.com
Instagram: @PastelesYMasTX
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