Sweet Success: Daja Gamboa Builds Cookie Lab Dream
Young entrepreneur Daja Gamboa recently stopped by the Open Your Eyes morning show to share the sweet story behind her new small business, Cookie Lab. With passion, creativity, and a tray of beautifully decorated treats in hand, Daja gave the viewers an inside look at what it really takes to turn a dream into a growing brand.
Cookie Lab isn’t just about baking cookies, it’s about transforming them into edible works of art. During the interview, Daja explained that starting her business required patience, persistence, and plenty of late nights perfecting her craft. From testing recipes to mastering intricate icing techniques, she emphasized that the journey has been both challenging and rewarding.
“Opening this business pushed me to step outside my comfort zone,” she shared. “There were moments of doubt, but I believed in my vision and kept going.”
Daja also talked about the importance of branding, customer relationships, and social media in building awareness for Cookie Lab. Like many small business owners, she wears multiple hats; baker, decorator, marketer, and customer service representative, all while maintaining the high standards she sets for her products.
To give the hosts a real taste of what goes on behind the scenes, Daja brought along decorating supplies and invited them to try their hand at cookie artistry. What looked easy at first quickly proved to be more detailed than expected. From piping delicate outlines to carefully flooding icing within the lines, the activity showed just how much skill and steady focus her work requires.
Laughter filled the studio as the hosts compared their creations to Daja’s polished designs. The hands-on demonstration highlighted the precision, creativity, and patience that define her craft. It was a fun and interactive way to showcase the artistry behind Cookie Lab’s custom orders.
Beyond the sweetness, Daja’s story is one of determination and entrepreneurship. She hopes her journey inspires other young people to pursue their passions and not be afraid to start small. “You don’t have to have everything figured out,” she said. “Just start, learn as you go, and stay committed.”
With talent, drive, and a clear vision, Daja Gamboa is proving that hard work and a little sugar can go a long way. Cookie Lab is more than a business; it’s a creative space where imagination meets flavor, one beautifully decorated cookie at a time.
Tune in weekday mornings at 6:30 am — only on GBM. Watch the full interview here:
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