Today we’d like to introduce you to Houda Afra.
Hi Houda, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I started bakedbyHouda almost a year ago, my coworkers encouraged it because of the amount of baked goods I would bring into the office. At the moment, I’m doing a bake relief for Lebanon and Palestine. All commissions are going to them at the end of September. I’m a first-generation Lebanese American, my parents and both of my sisters moved to Los Angeles after the civil war so this is definitely hitting home for me. At the moment, I work as a full-time healthcare worker, so I only bake part-time. I hope to someday bake full time and open up my own bakery.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has definitely not been a smooth road. I’ve had many tribulations due to Covid, but baking has definitely helped keep my mind at ease. I enjoy making people happy and I love making their bellies full.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a full-time healthcare worker in pediatrics and I bake part-time. I’m proud of what I do because I get to help out children and being able to have a small business during the weekends. I feel extremely accomplished. I’m not much of a competitor, which I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not but it definitely sets me apart from a lot of people because I do it from the heart.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I hope to own my own bakery.
Pricing:
- Cheesecakes 35-45$
- Tres leches 35$
- Tart 35$
- Cinnamon rolls 25$
- Cupcakes 20-40$
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: Bakedbyhouda
Image Credits:
imagesby_elena
