Episode 133 | SmartStop Presents: Baking Dreams into Reality | Grace Kelly Ayala, CEO/ Founder, Muñecas Desserts

Presented by SmartStop Self Storage, this week's episode of SheEO Lead-In, we listen to our host, Rebecca Jones, engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Grace Kelly Ayala, CEO and Founder of Muñecas Desserts.Kelly Ayala shared her journey in the dessert business, inspired by her passion for baking. Starting at 13, she worked in her family's taco business before branching out to create Moon Yakas, offering desserts in Oceanside and catering to Frida's locations. Diagnosed with lupus at 18, Kelly found new motivation and started her business. Despite challenges, including a car crash into her restaurant, she persevered with community support. Kelly emphasized the importance of choosing one's path, asking for help, and believing in oneself. She aims to grow her business and possibly franchise in the future.We want to thank our incredible sponsor, SmartStop Self Storage, a leader in self storage real estate, and a company that upholds its core principles of leading together, embracing change and enhancing everyone's journey. To learn more about SmartStop, please visit SmartStop Self Storage. Thank you for being a part of the SheEO Lead-In community!  Please be sure to share our episodes and subscribe to this storage vault of wisdom and knowledge, built by women and for women.