How did we get here? (Part 1)

Over the past week and a half, we have been asked the question, “How did you manage to launch Layla’s Cool Pops in the midst of a pandemic?” My response has always been that this is something that has been 5 years in the making....

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How did we get here? (Part 2)

After speaking with Roger and pitching our idea, Roger Schmidt and RREC Real Estate and Construction became our real estate angels. We would not be here if it were not for him. RREC donated our cafe space to us to allow us to host the Summer Youth...

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Layla’s Vision (in progress)

Layla shared early on that her vision was to earn enough money to purchase a home for homeless families. Not wanting to hinder her vision, all we could do was say, “Ok, let’s get to work. It will cost a lot of money to be able to...

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Save the Icing and Save a Life.

Layla’s Cool Pops (LCP) is a youth-owned and operated baking business seeking to “eliminate homelessness one sweet at a time!”  Established in 2016 by then 11-year-old Layla, Layla’s Cool Pops is becoming a...

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