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Kathy Phan's Baking Business Survives Pandemic with a Twist
Kathy Phan, a San Diego native with a finance degree from San Diego State University, turned her back on corporate life to pursue her passion for baking and launched CAKED, an Asian-inspired bakery that has weathered the pandemic.
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- Kathy Phan's journey from finance to baking demonstrates that passion can lead to success.
- The pandemic forced a rapid restructuring of CAKED’s operations but also highlighted its adaptability.
- Rising costs pose ongoing challenges for the bakery despite its resilience during the pandemic.
- Introduction to Kathy Phan and CAKED
- The Initial Success of CAKED
- Challenges Posed by the Pandemic
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