Ep.255 | She Knew at 13 & Built It Anyway | Jenny of Pasteles Y Más

Send us Fan MailJenny 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🍰 CONNECT WITH JENNYWebsite: pastelesymas.comInstagram: @PastelesYMasTXFacebook: Pasteles Y Más TX🎙️THE GLOBAL LATIN FACTORWebsite: thegloballatinfactor.comInstagram: @thegloballatinfactorpodcastCollabs & Partnerships: [email protected]🍰 Follow Jenny / Book a Cake:🌐 Website: https://xn--pastelesyms-t7a.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pasteles.y.mas.tx/👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556266344120🎙️ THE GLOBAL LATIN FACTOR PODCASTWe celebrate Latino stories of grit, creativity, and culture. New episodes drop regularly — subscribe so you never miss one.📲 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@thegloballatinfactorpodcast🌐 Website: https://thegloballatinfactor.comNew episodes drop regularly. Subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people find stories like this one.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSocial Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcastTiktok: ...