Josie Boyden is a MODG senior who recently took her love for baking to the next level by opening her own baking business, Loreto’s Pistrina.

She agreed to share about her love for baking and the challenges of owning your own business in the following interview!

1. How did you develop your skill for baking?

I developed my skill of baking through lots
of practice, trial and error, research, and watching other people.

2. When did you launch your small business?

I launched my business in october of
2023 (its “launched” but i’m still figuring out the logistics so i’m still getting there)

3. What inspired the name “Loreto’s Pistrina”?

The name “Loreto’s Pistrina” is
translated to “Loreto’s Bakery” Loreto is the house that Mary cooked and served Joseph
and Jesus in, so the idea behind the name is that I hope to achieve a similar aspect of
service to others like Mary.

4. What’s your favorite part of baking?

My favorite part of baking is the process of
creating something delicious and beautiful, and the final product!

5. What’s the most challenging part of starting/running your own business?

The most challenging part of starting/running my own business has definitely been the
business side of things, specifically pricing and advertising.

6. What’s your favorite thing to bake, and why?

My favorite thing to bake is pastries, (scones, croissants, eclairs, pies etc.) I love the delicacy of pastries and the challenge
they bring.

7. What advice would you give other students who are looking to start their own
business?

Practically, starting your own business takes time and patience, these
things don’t just happen overnight, from content creation, to menu creation, to price
ranging – not to mention this is also all done in your own time, you’re not getting paid to
do it.

But also, BE AUTHENTIC!!! I do my best to make everything completely from scratch
with high quality ingredients (This is one of the things that set me apart!), and I’m
passionate about bringing the authenticity of food back! Making something good takes
time, but the final product can be a hundred times better then something you buy at the
store.