Inspiring Lives With "Asia B's Sweet Treats's" For Fashion Gxd Maagzine
written by : Samantha Cee
This week we at Fashion Gxd Magazine exclusively interview a rising international brand . Take an exclusive look at the rising of a culinary guru and brand ,Asia’s B’s Sweet Treats
Fashion Gxd Magazine : How did the idea for your business come about?
I started Asia B’s Sweet Treats in 2014 while I was just finishing up college at Monroe College, I got my degree in baking and pastry science. I was at a point in my life where I didn’t know what direction I was going in with my baking background. I always had dreams of pursuing and becoming l entrepreneur I just did I stopped thinking about I had my first summer market in Brooklyn where I grew up at. I made these amazing dessert bars that I came up with, they were lemon bars and apple crisp bars they both have a shortbread cookie crust at the bottom. So, my friends and family told me I have amazing product and they taste so good and that gave me the idea to start a baking business because I wanted to share my creativity and passion with the world. I have a lot to bring to the table. The B’s part stands for my last name, my mom's and my grandmother They play important role in my life , So we all have B’s in our last names.
Fashion Gxd Magazine : How do you find people to bring into your organization that truly care about the organization the way you do?
The way I have people come into my organization is by going to different networking events and meeting new people to connect with. honestly speaking I just be myself and try to keep that positive energy around I have positive people around me and I think that’s the most important thing to have. Also Its important to me that my customers are happy with there products that they love . I market myself on different platforms of my social media Instagram and facebook
Fashion Gxd Magazine : What three pieces of advice would you give to other children who want to become entrepreneurs?
The advice I would give kids that are looking to become a business owner and a entrepreneurs is just keep going , strive to perfect your craft everyday , don’t let anyone or anything get the way of your dreams and your goal. Be positive, be bold and most importantly be brave. Show the world your amazing talent and gift . Everyone doesn’t have the mine set to become a entrepreneur but you do so remember your destined for greatness. It’s not going to be a easy journey and it’s not meant to be but keep going.
Fashion Gxd Magazine :If you had the chance to start your career over again, what would you do differently?
If I had the opportunity to change my career I wouldn’t change anything because I am young and I have a long way to go and I’m just starting out in my career I . I am learning as I go , I hope I can change the world with my passion and talent as well.
Fashion Gxd Magazine :What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur ?
The skill set you need to be a successful entrepreneur is to work smarter , be positive and also have a plan and to map out your goals for your business.
Fashion Gxd Magazine :What have been some of your failures, and what have you learned from them?
Some of my failures have be me feeling like I can’t do this I want to give up and it’ been a struggle trying to put myself out there with my baking and pastry business because there are lots of other pastry businesses out there. But I’ve learned that I have to keep going and that I have a talent that god has given me that I love doing very much.
Fashion Gxd Magazine : How many hours do you work a day on average?
I work at night to get my baking done that’s when I can get everything done. I work over 50 hours and 7 days a week to get my business where It needs to be . Im sending out emails , marketing my business , and coming up with new recipes everyday.
Fashion Gxd Magazine : How many hours do you work a day on average?
My typical day would be working my full time job , running errands and also working on my dessert orders that I have. Also I go to the gym , hang out with friends , family and my boyfriend.
Fashion Gxd Magazine : How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life?
Being a entrepreneur and also trying maintain a family life with my family sometimes can be difficult at times because I have things to get done at a certain time but I try to balance it out. My family is very supportive at what I do.
Fashion Gxd Magazine :What motivates you?
My family, friends and my boyfriend are the ones that motivate me to keep going with everything in my life and most importantly the one thing that keeps me going is my business.
Fashion Gxd Magazine: How do you generate new ideas?
I generate new ideas by writing them down and figuring out what I can do new next.
Fashion Gxd Magazine : What sacrifices have you had to make to be a successful entrepreneur?
The sacrifices I had to make as a entrepreneur is not going to hang out with friends as much as I want to and also being up late at night until things get done i've sacrificed my sleep.
Fashion Gxd Magazine : Where you see yourself and your business in 10 years? 20 years?
In the next 10 years I see myself being a full time self employed with Asia B’s sweet treats, running a online baking business, baking classes and writing a cookbook . A lot people don’t know that I want to write a cookbook that’s been a dreams of mine for a year now. So in 10 years I want to have the best selling cookbook.
