ABOUT SWEET POSH COOKIE CO.
Sweet Posh Cookie Co. is a one-person cottage food operation that started in early 2017.
Owner and operator Julissa Oquendo creates each cookie in her home located in East Orlando, FL.
Sweet Posh Cookie Co. is a one-person cottage food operation that started in early 2017.
Owner and operator Julissa Oquendo creates each cookie in her home located in East Orlando, FL.
MY STORY
Cookies were never part of the plan. When I was pregnant with my third child in 2015, a family member brought decorated sugar cookies to my baby shower. That is when I fell in love with cookie art! I was honestly taken back by how they not only looked good, but tasted good as well. I had no knowledge that these even existed until that moment. Fast forward to a year, and some change I accidentally came across some cookie decorator accounts on Instagram. I instantly fell in love, and always had a thought in the back of my mind saying “you can do this”. I brought up the idea several times to family, and friends, and I always received the response “no one would pay that much for cookies”. It was extremely discouraging to me, however I always found myself going back to watch cookie videos, and save pictures on my phone. After reading through various blogs, and watching lots of Julia Usher videos on YouTube, I finally decided that I was going to do this. I received my first KichenAid mixer from my mother, and it was history from there on out. I baked, and decorated my first sugar cookie on January 25th, 2017. Although my icing was running off of the cookie’s edges, I couldn’t help but feel satisfied. I knew that this is what I wanted to do at that very moment.
When I first opened ordering for Sweet Posh Cookie Co., I worked as a full-time billing specialist for a surgeon, while also taking care of my 3 small children. Balancing practically 3 jobs quickly became overwhelming, I knew it was time for a change. I decided to step down to a part-time billing specialist, so I could focus on building my business a little more. I worked 3 days a week, and regretted every hour I spent in the office, thinking about all the cookie designs I could’ve been making at home. I have always had a love for art, and creating things with my hands. I knew cookie decorating was my passion. I enjoyed it more than any other job I have ever had before. The freedom of having control over my schedule was a huge plus as well. In July 2017, with only 7 months of decorating experience I left my job to pursue my passion full-time. I was able to take on more orders, which resulted in more practice for me. There were definitely times in between where I felt that I had made the wrong decision, times where I had barely any orders, and just wanted to quit. Thankfully I kept pushing towards my goals, I became more organized, and learned what methods work best for me. Where I am at today, and all that I have accomplished, has blown me away. I love seeing, and hearing how much my customers love their cookies. In the future, I hope to to own a Cookie Studio, and teach classes, but for now
Sweet Posh Cookie Co. will remain a food cottage operation.
Cookies were never part of the plan. When I was pregnant with my third child in 2015, a family member brought decorated sugar cookies to my baby shower. That is when I fell in love with cookie art! I was honestly taken back by how they not only looked good, but tasted good as well. I had no knowledge that these even existed until that moment. Fast forward to a year, and some change I accidentally came across some cookie decorator accounts on Instagram. I instantly fell in love, and always had a thought in the back of my mind saying “you can do this”. I brought up the idea several times to family, and friends, and I always received the response “no one would pay that much for cookies”. It was extremely discouraging to me, however I always found myself going back to watch cookie videos, and save pictures on my phone. After reading through various blogs, and watching lots of Julia Usher videos on YouTube, I finally decided that I was going to do this. I received my first KichenAid mixer from my mother, and it was history from there on out. I baked, and decorated my first sugar cookie on January 25th, 2017. Although my icing was running off of the cookie’s edges, I couldn’t help but feel satisfied. I knew that this is what I wanted to do at that very moment.
When I first opened ordering for Sweet Posh Cookie Co., I worked as a full-time billing specialist for a surgeon, while also taking care of my 3 small children. Balancing practically 3 jobs quickly became overwhelming, I knew it was time for a change. I decided to step down to a part-time billing specialist, so I could focus on building my business a little more. I worked 3 days a week, and regretted every hour I spent in the office, thinking about all the cookie designs I could’ve been making at home. I have always had a love for art, and creating things with my hands. I knew cookie decorating was my passion. I enjoyed it more than any other job I have ever had before. The freedom of having control over my schedule was a huge plus as well. In July 2017, with only 7 months of decorating experience I left my job to pursue my passion full-time. I was able to take on more orders, which resulted in more practice for me. There were definitely times in between where I felt that I had made the wrong decision, times where I had barely any orders, and just wanted to quit. Thankfully I kept pushing towards my goals, I became more organized, and learned what methods work best for me. Where I am at today, and all that I have accomplished, has blown me away. I love seeing, and hearing how much my customers love their cookies. In the future, I hope to to own a Cookie Studio, and teach classes, but for now
Sweet Posh Cookie Co. will remain a food cottage operation.
