What do you get when four sisters and their mom take a leap of faith, mix in European tradition, and add a dash of creativity? You get AZ Chimney Cakes — one of Mesa’s sweetest success stories.
In this episode of Inside the Ascent, Managing Editor Jennifer Conrad sits down with the family behind AZ Chimney Cakes to share:
- 🍩 The leap from corporate careers to small business ownership.
- 🍪 How Mom rediscovered her love for baking after 20 years.
- 🎉 The flavor experiments that turned heads (including a BBQ chip cone).
- 🌟 Why Mesa’s support has been the “secret ingredient” in their growth.
- 🚀 Where they’re headed next: food trucks, catering, and expansion.
if you love family stories, bold entrepreneurship, and desserts that double as Instagram moments, this conversation will inspire you — and make you hungry.
👉 Listen now to discover how AZ Chimney Cakes is rising Inside the Ascent
