Mama’s Cakes Takes the Mic on the Strive 305 Podcast!
We recently had the incredible honor of sitting down with the team at Strive 305, a Miami-Dade County initiative dedicated to fueling the growth of small businesses. Our founders, Mary Varona and Marcela Munera, shared the "secret sauce" behind our rapid expansion and what’s next for the Mama’s Cakes family.
Tradition Meets Innovation
The podcast hosts, Tico Casamayor (AC Graphics) and Irvans Augustin (Urban Impact Lab), dived deep into how we’ve managed to scale a 200-year-old family recipe into a modern, inclusive brand.
As Mary mentioned during the episode, our mission has always been clear: A Taste of Tradition that everyone can enjoy. That means keeping our cakes:
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100% Nut-Free & Lactose-Free
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Certified Kosher
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Freezer-Friendly (staying fresh for up to a year!)
Key Highlights from the Interview:
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The Power of Networking: We discussed how the Miami Lakes and Weston communities have been instrumental in our journey.
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Major Milestone Alert: We officially announced that Mama’s Cakes is in talks with elite VIP hotels and preparing for a massive debut on HSN!
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Entrepreneurial Support: We shared how resources like Strive 305 help small businesses like ours navigate legal, accounting, and marketing challenges.
Watch the Full Episode Below:
Check out the video to hear Mary and Marcela talk about the passion that goes into every Bundt-style coffee cake and why "who you know" is just as important as "what you know" in the baking world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoDYlPb5hj4&authuser=0