Kahja interviews Malaka Hampton
"Start a business," they say. "I wanna be my own boss," they say. "It's gonna be amazing," they say. But what happens if it's not? As a self-taught baker, Malaka Hampton transformed her love of the kitchen into Two Chicks In The Mix, where quality ingredients and gorgeous aesthetics became a hallmark. But keeping up with the demands of the kitchen eventually took its toll, and it's in the hindsight of reflectiveness that she's learned some of her biggest lessons.
This week, Malaka talks with Kahja about risk taking to gain experience, being wary of going into business with friends, the weight of perfectionism, prioritizing your mental well-being as a business goal, finding joy in the midst of hard times, and being ok with not knowing what's next.
Recorded on location in Oakland, CA.
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This week's episode is brought to you in part by Cafe Colucci (@cafecolucci), Brundo Spice Company (@brundospices), and Diff Works (@staydiff).