Julie Curry �������������������������������������������������������������� www.bakenbabes.com �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41 Julie Curry is the Founder of Bake’n Babes, a bakery in Tampa, Florida and resident in Channelside. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. Julie’s passion and love for food led her to enter a cupcake contest in Ybor City, where she took home 1st place with her French Toast Bacon Cupcake. Her bakery has been satisfying Tampa’s sweet tooth since 2013. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� food hall. Julie is excited for the growth and development of both her business and her city. She is eager to introduce some new and interesting foods to the Tampa market. What is your favorite quote? “People who love to eat are always the best people.” -Julia Child What would the closest person in your life say if we asked them, what is the one characteristic that they totally dig about you, and the one that drives them insane? My husband Jesse would probably say that he loves my attention to detail, but that it can also drive him crazy because things are just never good enough for me. What time does a normal day start for you and what �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� My day starts at 5am. I strive for that work/life balance. I make myself a couple shots of espresso, pack the kid’s lunches, and eat breakfast with the family. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Strong work ethic, self-reliance, competitive spirit, attention to detail, and a strong desire for improvement. Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on your success? Why and how did this person impact your life? My Grandfather was one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He grew up very poor in Tennessee and lied about his age at 16 to join the Navy to send money back to his family. He started letting me work for him as a young child (about 9 years old). He owned ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� and take the address down for the house that needed repairs. He let me type the invoices on his typewriter and help plan his day, based on where he needed to drive to do estimates. He taught me basic business skills, and how to interact and treat people. He showed me that no job was beneath me and that I could do anything I wanted as long as I was willing to work hard, and put forth the effort. Where is your favorite Tampa Bay place to unwind? Hattrick’s Tavern with an ice cold beer and shake and bake wings. What is one thing most people do not know about you? I know every lyric to pretty much every rap song. What makes you the happiest? I think I’m happiest at my in-law’s cattle ranch, just eating, drinking, and laughing with the family. Knowing yourself, if you could go back in time and provide your younger self advice, what would it be? ���� ������������ �������������������� ���������� ������ ���������������� ���������� ������������ ������ afraid of failure, and to stop collecting beanie babies because we will not get rich. CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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