15/09/2026
A little milestone worth sharing. 🤎
I recently completed the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Mentorship Program, and honestly, this journey took me far outside my comfort zone.
For weeks, I had to juggle bakery orders, homeschooling, family responsibilities, and the demands of the program. There were days when I had to reschedule deliveries, and I’m especially grateful to my customers who extended their patience and understanding when I couldn’t stick to my usual schedule. Thank you for bearing with me. 🥹🤎
I also had to sacrifice precious time with my family to make room for this. That wasn’t easy. But looking back, I’m grateful I said yes.
KMME reminded me of something I had almost forgotten: I am still capable of learning new things, stepping into unfamiliar spaces, and doing more than what I thought I could.
And perhaps one of my biggest takeaways from this experience is how crucial financial management is to running a business. As a baker, it’s easy to focus on the bread, the orders, the customers, and the day-to-day work. But knowing your numbers, understanding your cash flow, and making sound financial decisions are just as important as making a good loaf.
Deepest gratitude to my coach maam Johanna Jamero and KMME mentors for generously sharing your knowledge, experience, and wisdom. And to DTI Antique business counselors and my fellow mentees, thank you for the encouragement, ideas, and for making this journey a little less intimidating. It was such a privilege learning alongside all of you.
This may be a completion, but definitely not the end of the learning.
I’m bringing everything I learned back to Doughlicious — slowly, intentionally, and with family still at the heart of it all.
Here’s to learning, growing, and becoming a better business owner one step at a time. 🍞🤎
