655: Elsa Hirl is a Financial Assistant & Certified Home Baker [podcast]

This week's guest is Elsa Hirl, a financial assistant at Maquoketa State Bank in Iowa and the vibrant personality behind Momma Hirl's Baking. Elsa shares her passion for baking, which she attributes to her grandmothers and her early experiences making cinnamon rolls in junior high. She talks about how her baking journey and then sharing her "And" with others has bolstered her confidence and helped her break out of her comfort zone. Elsa also touches upon the joys of holiday traditions and the importance of balancing work with personal passions. Listeners will enjoy her humorous anecdotes and the heartwarming story of how her family came to appreciate her Christmas cinnamon rolls. Episode Highlights · Baking is deeply ingrained in Elsa's family history, with her starting to sell baked goods in junior high. · Works as a financial assistant while also managing her baking business, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passions alongside a career. · Pursuing and sharing her passion for baking has helped Elsa build personal confidence and step out of her comfort zone. · Sharing personal passions (like baking) at work helps in creating more meaningful human connections and improving workplace culture.