We had the good fortune of connecting with Megan Sedano and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Megan, other than deciding to work for yourself, what else do you think played a pivotal role in your story?
The single most important decision that has contributed to my success is trusting myself in every capacity. When there is risk involved sometimes we have that small part of our gut that wants us to remain in our comfort zone. Im full of so many creative concepts, recipes and ideas that I’ve doubted my ability in the past. With self affirmation motivation I’ve moved towards the point where I fully trust in my capability, instinct and risk taking. I’m a firm believer that growth isn’t maximized in our comfort zones. I didn’t always used to believe that though. I was used to an everyday routine. In that routine if there was change I was rattled with anxiety, because I would have to adapt. Without making the decision to trust myself I would have found it incredibly difficult to begin my business venture.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I started my entrepreneurial career around the age of 15. After deciding that I wanted to focus on baking and pastry, I filed for a DBA with the city. With no professional training I read many books and studied different recipes to compare the outcomes and the science behind the ingredients. Not to mention how many test bakes I have done over the years. So many calories! I began to take my career path serious when I enrolled in SHSU and declared my business management major. I loved learning but the time could not pass fast enough. I wanted to get my bachelors and open up a brick and mortar. The early college years were difficult. Balancing your life , school, work, mental health and wellness is tough. Balancing it all while figuring your life out is even more difficult. I honestly don’t know how I overcame the challenges. I just pushed forward and told myself that the temporary situations and struggles were just that and only that, a temporary situation. In the later part of my schooling I was more optimistic about the future. I advanced my technical skills and knowledge and begun my retail operations career. After a decade of experience under my belt, and 15 years of baking , I feel that my dedication to my passion has paid off. My advice to anyone thinking about taking the 8am class, just don’t do it. If there is something that you love to do, GO FOR IT!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I had my best friend visiting the area we would go on a foodie tour.
We would start with breakfast at the Breakfast Club and pick up some pastries from Magnol bakery. We would have lunch at various places throughout their stay: Gus’s Fried Chicken, Romano’s Pizza , 100% Taquito, Taconazo , Tacos Dona Lena to name a few. Sunday brunch would have to be at Xochi! We would visit the Houston Symphony and some of the bars downtown for drinks. There are so many stand up comedy shows that I would take them to see our friend , Joe Navarro. Houston has so much to see and so many amazing places to eat. By the end of their trip we would be planning the next vacation for them to come back!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
If there is anybody else in my life that knows how hard I have worked to make my business successful it is my husband, Jonathan Sedano. We have known each other since the teen years and he supported all of my baking and culinary ventures since the beginning. I’ve baked and fed him too many calories and sugar over the years. He never complains about the bags of flour and sugar. Always reminds me of the amazing girl boss I am, and supports me in every way possible. I love him endlessly!

Website: https://spacecitybakingco.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialspacecitybakingco?igsh=ZWNld2ptNWxmMmFk&utm_source=qr

Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/megan-sedano

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559972005884&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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