Today we’d like to introduce you to Veronica Ravalli.
Hi Veronica, 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?
Almost three years ago, I moved to the United States with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart full of recipes from home. That’s how La Dolce Vita was born—a baking business inspired by the sweet flavors of my Italian roots. The name holds a special double meaning: in Italian, it means “The Sweet Life,” but it’s also a tribute to my mom, Vita—my biggest supporter, my role model, and the one who taught me what love in the kitchen truly means. Every pastry I make carries her warmth, her strength, and the sweetness she’s poured into my life.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Nearly three years ago, I made the difficult decision to leave everything behind and start a new life in the United States. Starting over in a new country wasn’t easy. I had to adjust to a completely different culture and learn how to navigate a whole new way of doing business. There were moments of doubt, frustration, and feeling out of place—but I kept going, driven by my passion and a deep love for sharing a piece of home through my baking.
La Dolce Vita is more than a business—it’s the story of resilience, reinvention, and the sweet reward of believing in yourself.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m the founder and cake artist behind La Dolce Vita, a custom cake business where every creation is made from scratch and decorated entirely by hand. While my roots are in Italian baking, my true specialty is cake decorating—with a special passion for kids’ birthday cakes. I love bringing joy to little ones through creative, personalized designs that match their favorite themes, characters, and dreams.
What I’m most proud of is being able to take an idea and turn it into something magical and edible. Every cake is a unique piece of art, tailored to each client, and made with care, precision, and love. I don’t use shortcuts—just skill, imagination, and a lot of heart.
What sets La Dolce Vita apart is the combination of artistic design and homemade quality. I don’t just bake cakes—I create memorable experiences, especially for families and children. The smiles, the excitement, and the happy reactions when they see their custom cake for the first time—that’s what fuels everything I do.
What does success mean to you?
For me, success isn’t just about numbers or profit—it’s about purpose, passion, and impact. It’s when I see a child’s eyes light up at their birthday cake, or when a customer tells me my dessert reminded them of home. It’s knowing that something I created with my hands and heart brought joy to someone’s life.
Success is also about growth—not just in business, but as a person. It’s overcoming the fear of starting over in a new country, building something from scratch, and staying true to myself through it all. Every challenge I’ve faced and every milestone I’ve reached makes me proud—not because it was easy, but because I kept going.
In the end, success to me is living a life I love, doing work that matters, and staying connected to the people and values that inspire me.
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