Today we’d like to introduce you to Morgan Powell.
Morgan, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
As some may know, food plays a huge part during family holiday gatherings, so I wasn’t qualified to make the main dishes. So I chose to work my way up in the dessert department. That’s when I made my first lemon meringue pie. Needless to say, it was a hit. So every holiday I would make lemon meringue pie, then came peach cobbler and banana pudding and anything I could make to be apart. Mother’s Day 2014 was when I made my first cheesecake. My grandma loved it! So from then, I did much research to concoct the perfect cheesecake. I never liked cheesecake, so I went through many trials to perfect a recipe to my liking and to those non-cheesecake lovers. I have tried to venture out and make cakes and cupcakes but they are horrible. So I will stick to what I know.
I originally made whole 9 inch Cheesecakes but I still wasn’t satisfied with putting that out to the world. So I thought instead of whole ones, let’s make them mini. You get the same satisfaction but less calories. A guilty pleasure without the guilt. Family and friends always bragged about how good my Cheesecakes were and I started getting lots of requests for birthday parties, potlucks, etc. In 2018, I decided to take a leap of faith and put myself out there. I perfected my craft and was ready to take entrepreneurship head-on. It took much brainstorming but I finally picked a name. In October 2018, Morgan’s Mini Cheesecakery was born.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It has not been smooth. I am a registered nurse and juggling both can get crazy. Along with finding time for my family and accomplishing, my own intra-personal goals can get difficult. I am a one-woman show at the moment. I have to show up with 100% effort for everything and everyone because that’s my name and who I am behind the brand.
My issue at the beginning was being naive to think this was going to be easy and not knowing the sacrifices needed. I was never taught entrepreneurship like I was taught to work for someone else. Society gives you a more accessible blueprint to work for someone, but not to be the boss. While the blueprint for entrepreneurship is out there, you have to go get it, network and do your own research. It’s not for the weak and/or timid and I was both at one point. I am learning to be fearless and to find the beauty in the struggle.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Morgan’s Mini Cheesecakery – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
Morgan’s Mini Cheesecakery specializes in homemade mini Cheesecakes. The flavor and small size of my cheesecakes are what sets them apart. They are roughly the size of a standard cupcake. I offer a variety of flavors like peach cobbler, banana pudding, key lime. Just to name a few. Each customer is able to customize their dozen to fit any occasion. They are a little bit of happiness. I am most proud of becoming an entrepreneur and maintaining a stable clientele.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I look forward to continued expansion of Morgan’s Mini Cheesecakery. With that being a brick and mortar, food truck. The options are endless. I am weighing out all options. I am currently in the process of formulating vegan & gluten-free options. Which I am excited about. I want all to be able to experience the taste of my delicious cheesecakes.
Pricing:
- One flavor/dozen $50
- Two flavors/dozen $55
- Three flavors/dozen $60
Contact Info:
- Phone: 6783749588
- Email: mmcheesecakery@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/mmcheesecakery?igshid=qh4fbq0ti8jz
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