We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alexys Meneses. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alexys below.

Hi Alexys, thanks for joining us today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?

Looking back, I definitely wish I had committed to my baking passion and started a real business much sooner than I did. My love with making and selling my desserts actually began way back in middle school. It was a small-scale operation, but I loved it, and people loved it. However, as I got older, I hesitated, doubted my abilities, and didn’t take those early entrepreneurial sparks seriously enough to build something real.

Had I committed more fully and launched a proper business venture during those formative years, I really think things could be pretty different now. I would have likely maintained that early momentum, continuously learning and growing within the dessert world. Maybe I would have developed a strong brand identity and a loyal customer base much earlier on, and the confidence gained from early successes, even the small ones, could have pushed me to take bigger risks and explore bigger avenues as I got older.

The biggest change, I think, would have been the development of my professional identity. Instead of feeling like I was starting from scratch later in life, I would have been building upon years of practical experience and a deep understanding of the market. That early experience and commitment could have maybe opened doors to unique opportunities and collaborations that I might have missed out on by delaying the process.

Looking back now, there’s a definite sense of “what if?” and I do wish I had trusted my gut and the passion I had in those early years. Even though I’m pursuing my baking dreams now, I can’t help but wonder where my business might have been if I hadn’t let fear hold me back. So, yes, in hindsight, I absolutely wish I had started sooner.

Alexys, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m the CEO of Lucky Girl Bakery, a Graphic Designer and a Content Creator. My journey into these different worlds wasn’t exactly linear. The baking aspect has been a lifelong passion, really taking off this year. The design and content creation elements evolved more organically, driven by a desire to document and capture my point of view. I found that all of these hobbies amazingly complement each other and allow me to have multiple avenues to express my creative side.

At Lucky Girl Bakery, we provide a range of custom cupcakes for any occasion! Beyond the baking, I offer graphic design services to help businesses and individuals bring their visual ideas to life. And through content creation, I love to share stories, behind the scenes, process of creation, and even special opportunities I’m so lucky to experience.

Whether it’s helping a client dream up the perfect cupcakes for their event or designing a logo that truly captures their brand identity, my goal is to guide clients towards a solution they’re absolutely in love with. What sets me apart, I believe, is the personalized, one-on-one approach I take with each client. I’m most proud of the close relationships I build, making sure that I deeply understand their needs and vision. This collaborative process means the final product, whether it’s a batch of cupcakes or a complete branding package, is exactly what they wanted.
The main thing I want potential clients and followers to know about Lucky Girl Bakery, my graphic design, and my content creation, is that it’s built on a foundation of passion, creativity, and genuine love. My aim is to not just deliver a product or service, but to help bring their own dreams to life, one bite or design at a time.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being a creative is being able to bring someone’s vision to life and seeing the fulfillment in real time.

It’s about more than just creating something; it’s about understanding a need, interpreting a dream, and then using my skills to make it real for someone else. That collaborative path, from initial concept to the final, realized vision, is insanely fulfilling.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

The biggest lesson I had to unlearn was the advice: “Do it when you’re 100% ready.” The backstory to this ingrained belief is my perfectionism and doubt battling out in my mind.

Especially as I started to weave together the different realms of my work, the tangible creations of the bakery with the design and online content, I found myself constantly hitting pause. I operated under this self-imposed pressure that everything I presented had to be absolutely flawless before it could see the light of day.

This “wait until it’s perfect” mentality stemmed from a fear of not being good enough, of my work being criticized, or of not measuring up to some imaginary benchmark.

The turning point came through a combination of things. Firstly, I noticed other creatives and businesses I admired were consistently putting out content and evolving in real-time. They weren’t waiting for absolute perfection; they were sharing their journey, their experiments, and even their imperfections. Secondly, I realized that by constantly holding back, I was actually hindering my growth and visibility. Opportunities were passing me by because I was stuck in this cycle of endless refinement.

Eventually I realized, imperfections are often what make things relatable and authentic. Feedback, even critical feedback, is invaluable for growth. And most importantly, by actually putting my work out there, I started to gain momentum, connect with people, and see what resonated.

So, yes, I had to unlearn that belief in waiting for absolute readiness, because it’s true, you’ll never actually be ready. Jumping in, embracing the imperfections, and learning along the way has been far more rewarding and has propelled me forward in ways that endless preparation never could. Fear is a powerful anchor, and you absolutely have to cut the rope to move.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.imalexys.com/
• Instagram: Personal: @alexys_meneses Design: @hiimalexys Bakery: @luckygirlthebakery
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexys-meneses-9708a5311/