MAY 2, 2025 PARTICIPANT REFLECTION Entrepreneurship can be sweet MARISOL GIG A2 participant Mi nombre es Marisol y les voy a contar sobre mi emprendimiento en el mundo de la repostería. Todo comenzó con el apoyo del programa de ingreso garantizado en Ann Arbor. ¿Alguna vez has probado algo tan rico que quieres seguir comiendo y no parar? Bueno, eso es exactamente lo que encontrarás en mis postres como: pasteles, dulces shot y chocolates. Aquí todo es hecho a mano con mucho amor y una bonita energía. Hago unos deliciosos postres con ingredientes frescos y de alta calidad, los postres están decorados con hermosos colores, divertidos diseños y sabores que los enamoran. Los pasteles son hechos de diferentes sabores como vainilla, chocolate relleno de dulce de leche, tres leches, limón, red velvet, pay de limon, Cheesecake y otros sabores. También hago dulces shot, son pequeños postres individuales que se sirven en copas o vasos. Son ideales para fiestas y eventos, ya que permite disfrutar de postres sin necesidad de comer porciones grandes. Las opciones más populares son el pay de limón, mousse de parchita, tres leches y galleta oreo — sin olvidar los deliciosos chocolates y paletas de chocolate rellenas de sabores irresistibles, donde el sabor a dulce de leche, parchita, lico, leche condensada, coco y frutos rojos…. Son los protagonistas principales. También hago hermosos arreglos de flores y fresas cubiertas de chocolate, ideales para regalos. Definitivamente este ha sido un viaje al mundo de la repostería muy fascinante. Es importante resaltar que mi emprendimiento en la repostería en Ann Arbor ha sido un desafío en cuanto a la necesidad de adaptación, a la tendencias, a las culturas, competencia y precios ; sin embargo ha sido una forma de expresar mi cultura y un medio para preservar tradiciones y recetas familiares en medio de circunstancias difíciles. Pienso que Ann Arbor debería continuar con este programa piloto de ingresos garantizados, porque el emprendimiento desempeña un papel vital en el impulso del crecimiento económico y la creación de empleo. Es el motor que impulsa la innovación, genera nuevas empresas y aporta nuevos productos y servicios al mercado. Crear y dirigir una empresa puede ser todo un reto. Los emprendedores suelen tener dificultades para acceder a la financiación, sortear normativas complejas y adquirir las capacidades y los conocimientos necesarios; por tal motivo los ínsito a continuar con este maravilloso programa que me ha ayudado tanto en mi emprendimiento. Aprovecho la oportunidad para agradecerles por permitirme ser parte del Programa Piloto de Ingreso Garantizado, ustedes han sido el motor de mi emprendimiento, sin su ayuno no hubiese sido posible. Gracias, gracias y los felicito por tan hermosa labor, éxitos y bendiciones. English translation: My name is Marisol, and I'm going to tell you about my pastry venture. It all started with support from the Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor Program. Have you ever tasted something so delicious that you want to keep eating it? Well, that's exactly what you'll find in my desserts: cakes, shot candies and chocolates. At my candy shop, everything is handmade with lots of love and a beautiful energy. I make delicious desserts with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The desserts are decorated with beautiful colors, fun designs, and flavors that you'll fall in love with. The cakes come in different flavors such as vanilla, chocolate filled with dulce de leche, tres leches, lemon, red velvet, lemon pie, cheesecake and other flavors. I also make shot candies, which are small individual desserts served in glasses or cups. They are ideal for parties and events, as they allow you to enjoy desserts without having to eat large portions. The most popular options are lemon pie, passion fruit mousse, tres leches and Oreo cookies — not to mention the delicious chocolates and chocolate lollipops filled with irresistible flavors where dulce de leche, passion fruit, liqueur, condensed milk, coconut, and red berries are the stars. I also make beautiful flower arrangements and chocolate-covered strawberries, which are ideal for gifts. This has definitely been a fascinating journey into the world of baking. It's important to highlight that my baking venture in Ann Arbor has been a challenge in terms of adapting to trends, cultures, competition and prices; however, it has been a way to express my culture and a means to preserve my family traditions and recipes amidst difficult circumstances. I think Ann Arbor should continue this guaranteed income pilot program because entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving economic growth and job creation. It's the engine that fuels innovation, creates new businesses and brings new products and services into the market. Starting and running a business can be challenging. Entrepreneurs often struggle with accessing financing, navigating complex regulations and acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge; that's why I urge them to continue this wonderful program that has helped me so much in my entrepreneurship. I take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to be part of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program. You have been the driving force behind my venture; without your support, it would not have been possible. Thank you, thank you, and I congratulate you on such wonderful work, success and blessings. GROUNDCOVER NEWS 11 Guaranteed income improved my standard of living One year ago I was 1 of 100 people selected to participate in a pilot program called the Ann Arbor Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor. The program is geared to help low-income entrepreneurs and self-employed people in the city of Ann Arbor have a guaranteed income of $500 a month for two years, which can be used to generate revenue in the City of Ann Arbor by spending money in the community and helping low-income entrepreneurs and self-employed people make ends meet. We can use the money for whatever we want or save it and don't have to pay it back. Although up to this point I haven't been able to save any of the money, my standard of living has improved a bit. I've been able to pay my rent and bills without really having to stress about it; was able to have money to move into a bigger place without getting help from organizations; have ing out about money. This program allowed me to accomJOE WOODS Groundcover vendor No. 103 money to take my dog to the veterinarian for routine checkups, do more stuff with my fiance, shop, and be able to help my mom. For the first time as an adult I actually celebrated Christmas last year, buying and decorating a Christmas tree, decorating the house, and getting presents to put under the tree for my fiance, my dog and myself. It felt really good to have extra money around the holidays when most people are stressplish something I’m very proud of: I was able to surprise my mother on her birthday last April, go to California and be her birthday present and visit with her for a week. I had enough money to do and buy anything that she wanted while I was there. Most importantly, I wasn't worried about the bills when I got home. Saying all of that, I did not lose perspective on the main goal that I made for myself if I was selected. That was to be able to have residual capital and use it as an ace in the hole if opportunity arises and get product to sell. I may have the opportunity to rent retail space for my T-Shirt company Joe’s T-Shirts and having this monthly income is a great jump start. So I highly recommend and appreciate it if they're able to keep it going — keep my name on the list!
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