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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 22 MIN

Correction Officer to Business Owner

from Driven: Unscripted Success · host Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman Hamdan

In this inspiring episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, we meet Monica Spivey — a former corrections officer turned creative entrepreneur and owner of Tamu Cupcakeery. From working behind prison walls to launching a flavorful bakery in Cape Coral, Florida, Monica’s journey is anything but ordinary. Her story is rich with resilience, hustle, and a whole lot of flavor. Starting with an Easy-Bake Oven and growing into a business boasting over 100 cupcake flavors, Monica shares how she broke through the fear of leaving a secure job to pursue her passion full-time — all during the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.   --------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

In this inspiring episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, we meet Monica Spivey — a former corrections officer turned creative entrepreneur and owner of Tamu Cupcakeery. From working behind prison walls to launching a flavorful bakery in Cape Coral, Florida, Monica’s journey is anything but ordinary. Her story is rich with resilience, hustle, and a whole lot of flavor. Starting with an Easy-Bake Oven and growing into a business boasting over 100 cupcake flavors, Monica shares how she broke through the fear of leaving a secure job to pursue her passion full-time — all during the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.   --------------------------------------------------------- Be a Guest: Are you a successful Naples-area business owner, entrepreneur, or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest at Driven: Unscripted Success and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.

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