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馃崹 Elevating Mexican Culture in Corporate America: Ver贸nica Flores-Mateo, Founder and CEO of Azuquita

39m · Go Entrepreneur Yourself · 15 Apr 13:00

From selling bolis and mangoneadas door to door in Mexico at age 12 to owning her dessert shop in Arizona, Ver贸nica Flores-Mateo has always worked towards being a leader in business and elevating the Mexican culture. This idea of elevating Mexican culture began as a conversation in Ver贸nica鈥檚 living room - And that鈥檚 how Azuquita was born. Azuquita is a dessert shop in Arizona that puts a modern twist on Mexican childhood treats such as Gansitos and Mazapan. It uses these nostalgic flavors and turns them into American desserts. Her brand has proven highly successful as her dessert shop is set to open a second location in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Founder and CEO Ver贸nica Flores-Mateo takes the mic to share Azuquita鈥檚 story, how to navigate franchising in the food industry, and the importance of knowing your brand's purpose.聽

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