For
a mother, having a job away from her kids is unquestionably
bothersome; thus, it shouldn't be an option as far as possible! See
how a glam mom was able to start her own business just to follow what
her heart beats for: to be with her kids and...to bake!
A
mother's life is filled with wonders, joys, and realized blessings.
Seeing her child progress through the years and learn more about life
bring incomparable gladness and satisfaction.
These
things are few of the reasons why moms opt to stay home and spend
time with their kids. Even if it'll cost them their careers and
dreams, moms are willing to sacrifice; for being a hands-on mom gives
one a chance to properly foster her kid and enjoy parenthood at the
same time.
At
present, there are only a handful of moms who are all set and willful
to do such. Instead of accepting the role of being a housewife, most
mothers of today choose to join the bandwagon of career women who are
making a name for themselves.
What
most moms don't know is that they can still hone their capabilities
and earn extra for the family while having the luxury to spend some
quality time with their kids at home! There are two best ways to do
just that: (1) to have an online work and (2) to start a home-based
physical business. Through these two, moms wouldn't have to worry
about where to look for additional funds to pay the bills or when
they could spend time with the kids!
And
this is exactly what Myca Dianne Llanes Origenes, 26, a mother of
two, did inorder to follow what her heart tells her: to be with her
kids, and to bake!
Quality
time with kids is priceless
Myca
had dreamt of putting up a catering business.
When
she finished high school, she opted to pursue this aspiration
by
studying professional cooking at the Center for Culinary Arts Manila
(Asian School of Hospitality and Arts, ASHA) in Quezon City.
Eventually, she graduated and had jobs she really wanted. She became
a chef at Richmonde
Hotel in Eastwood, Libis, and a commis at the Monaco Suites de
Boracay in Boracay Island.
Yes!
Myca had jobs she certainly enjoyed, and yes, she was earning enough
to support her family. But her delicate heart as a mother was more
compelling
than what both money and career could give!
Myca
shares that when she was still working in Richmonde, she could just
be with her kids during her days off. It was her mom who took care of
her children: Francesca Louisianna, 8, and Gabrielle Silvynne, 4.
Myca's husband, Kavs, coudln't watch their kids as well because he's
often out of town for work.
Things
got even harder for her when she had a career opporunity in Boracay.
“I
couldn't see or hug them (her kids). All I could do is call them
after work everyday. It's not that easy especially that they are both
young. I always cried at night when I missed them,” she recalls.
Sooner,
after weighing things, Myca realized that her kids are more important
than anything else—even her career. She finally decided to come
back home.
Opportunity
at home
With
a strong passion towards food and various dishes, Myca didn't stop
cooking even when she got home. As a matter of fact, she decided to
start some home baking!
“Sometimes
I just bake for no particular reason,” she admits.
“It
just makes me happy when my kids asked for a piece and love what I
made. In fact, my youngest often tells me, “Mommy
gawa mo pa kami ni ate marami sobra… Sarap eh.” (Mommy bake more
for me and my sister. Because it's so delicious!),”
Myca gleefully recounts.
With
her continuous baking, her fandom grew even bigger. Some of her
relatives, who have tasted her goodies and apparently loved them,
like the idea for Myca to start a cake and cupcake business. “I was
happy! It definitely boosted my confidence and inspired me to do
such! So I approached my husband about it and he smiled,” she
explains.
While
pastries aren't Myca's specialty (she even thought of them as boring)
she says now, it's one of her favorites. Her curiousity about cakes
started when she was still connected with Richmonde, while she tried
to make different kinds of pastries when she worked in Boracay. “I
actually never imagined I will be making one,” Myca confesses.
Without
having much to do at home and inasmuch as she needed to support her
kids, Myca decided to put up a business backed by her family's
support. Thus the birth of Glam
Cakes by Myca.
Glam
cakes by a glam mom
Around
the last quarter of last year, Myca launched her home-based pastry
shop after considering her target market and of course, her capital.
At
first, Glam
Cakes by Myca
only offered cupcakes and other sweets. One of Myca's customers,
however, encouraged her to bake a cake for her daughter's birthday
party. This particular push moved her to start offering more and to
step out of her comfort zone!
Accordingly,
to serve her growing clients better and to deliver more to their
expectations, Myca took up Basic and Advanced Cake Decorating at the
Maya Kitchen.
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| Because she wants to deliver only the best to her clients, Myca studied Basic and Advanced Cake Decorating at the Maya Kitchen |
Myca
shares that personally, she values the importance of cakes in any
occasion. As she puts it, “cakes are very symbolic from the blowing
of candles during birthdays, to the cake slicing during weddings.
It’s really the story of the occasion.”
Thus,
she sees to it that each cupcake that she bakes, and each cake that
she makes and decorates exudes a glamorous appeal and narrates the
sweetest, inspirational story. That's the reason why she and her
husband came up with Glam
Cakes.
Currently,
Myca proudly shares that her business keeps on getting better each
day. Her clients are continuously growing and her market has
expanded. Besides, various event coordinators have tied-up with her.
Myca
admits, “There are times that I don't have much sleep because I
have to bake and decorate for a whole day. It’s quite exhausting, I
know. But I love what I’m doing. And that’s what keeps me going.”
She adds that if she got too many orders, her mom and her cousin Alou
help her.
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| Glam Cakes by Myca's logo ♥ |
Enjoying
parenthood and baking
Undoubtedly,
Myca has made a name for herself—not only in her chosen career, but
also in being a mother.
Now
that she's managing her own business based at home, Myca doesn't
worry anymore about not spending time with her kids and not seeing
them grow.
“I'm
definitely grateful on how things are right now. Glam Cakes is a
blessing that lets me enjoy motherhood and baking at the same time,”
she confesses.
Myca
now dreams of getting a place for her business someday and of
servicing clients who are not only based in Antipolo but also those
who are located in nearby cities.
She
concludes, “Love, hardwork and preservance. These are three
important things that will help you play the roles you want to play—a
mother and a baker. Do it because you love it, not just because
you're told to.”
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| Myca with her little darlings, Francesca Louisianna, 8, and Gabrielle Silvynne, 4 |
