Feb 13, 2025
If you love stories of resilience, grit, and entrepreneurial spirit, today’s episode is exactly that.
Meet Molly Blakeley, the powerhouse founder of Molly Bz Cookies, who went from being a single mom with just $150 to her name to building a nationally recognized brand. Molly’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—full of hustle, creative problem-solving, and an unstoppable mindset.
We talk about the highs and lows of building a business, from
baking cookies in her kitchen to landing in major retailers like
Costco and Walmart. Molly
shares the behind-the-scenes hustle, the power of saying "yes"
before you figure it out, and how she turned obstacles into
stepping stones for success. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes
to build a brand from the ground up, this episode is for you!
Key Moments in This Episode:
* The $150 Gamble – How Molly turned her last bit of money into a
booming cookie business.
* From Food Truck to National Brand – The creative way she tested
and validated her cookie concept.
* Bold Moves & No Limits – Why asking, taking risks, and ignoring
self-imposed limitations led to her big break.
* The Walmart Open Call
Success – How Molly’s hustle landed her two golden tickets and an
exclusive Walmart cookie.
* Lessons in Entrepreneurship – Her insights on rejection, mindset,
and pivoting to keep growing.
Join us in listening to this incredible episode with Molly Blakeley
as she shares the highs, the lows, and everything in between in
building Molly Bz
Cookies!
For more on Molly
Bz Cookies, visit: https://mollybz.com/
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