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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 34 MIN

From $1 Cookies to a Viral Bakery: The Miss Elite Bakes Story

from The Oasis with A.Haqq Islam · host theoasishaqqislam

Today on The Oasis, we sit down with the incredible Amira Porter, the visionary behind Miss Elite Bakes, to discuss her inspiring journey from selling treats in high school to opening a thriving bakery in the heart of Philadelphia. Amira shares her unique story of being raised in Saudi Arabia, where she first discovered her passion for baking while experimenting in the kitchen for her brothers. We dive deep into the realities of being a young entrepreneur, including the challenges of finding a commercial space and the importance of staying true to faith-driven values by avoiding interest-based loans. Throughout the conversation, Amira explains how she transitioned from a career in healthcare to a full-time business owner, proving that with consistency and trust in God, anything is possible. You will also see a live taste test of her signature flavors like Strawberry Matcha Cupcake and Biscoff Cookie Butter Cupcake that have the entire studio crew impressed. From hosting creative cake and sip events to her plans for global expansion, this episode is packed with gems for anyone looking to turn their passion into a profession. Chapters 0:00 Welcome to The Oasis with Miss Elite Bakes 2:45 From high school side hustle to business owner 5:30 Growing up in Saudi Arabia and early influences 9:15 Transitioning from healthcare to full time baking 12:45 The journey of finding a bakery location in Philly 16:15 Financing a business through faith and savings 19:30 Advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs 22:45 Creating community through cake and sip events 25:15 The ultimate cupcake and cookie taste test 31:00 Future plans and giving back to the community 34:11 Closing thoughts and how to support If you enjoyed Amira’s story and want to see more inspiring interviews with entrepreneurs making a difference please RATE & REVIEW. Let us know in the comments which cupcake flavor you would want to try first! #MissEliteBakes #Entrepreneurship #Baking #SmallBusiness #PhillyEats

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