We had the good fortune of connecting with Deborah Padilla and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Deborah, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
One night I was really craving cotton candy and there was no where to get it. The very next day I got all the equipment needed and licenses to start a business . That exact weekend I went out to sale at a local park and noticed I wasn’t the only one who really wanted cotton candy . I decided to make my cotton candy super large (as large as 14 ft tall) and have over 101 flavors all handcrafted. Since I was 16 I’ve had 6 different types of businesses, but this one has been my favorite! All my businesses have had the name “Ordinarily Beautiful” because you can turn any ordinary thing into something beautiful. It’s been a blessing to have a business that makes people happy and laugh . I love to be able to create something that others can enjoy .
Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Before I went full-time On my business I use to be in the medical frilled since I was 15 . For 6 years I worked in pain management, mental health, and primary care settings . I started working at a young age and have been blessed with amazing jobs that I would of had to of had college degrees for ,but didn’t. After my school days I would work. I was able to save up money to buy a home at the age of 19. After working since I was 15 I’ve seen too much corruption go on within workplaces . God leaded me to leave a normal job behind and trust him with my business. It was very hard for me to do because it was risky . I was so use to being in a comfort zone of being paid every two weeks consistently. I’ve learned that happiness is worth the risk even if you leave everything behind . Being stuck in corrupt workplaces is not worth losing you’re happiness. There’s always bigger plans for your life , you just have to make the choice and act on it .
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My favorite places to enjoy are in nature . I love the mountains and rivers, . Nature was created so beautifully. If someone was visiting I would suggest nature ….and my cotton candy food truck for dessert of course !
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Thanks to my Lord Jesus , I give all credit of my success to him . With out God I wouldn’t have a creative mind or thoughts. He has allowed me to work for myself and overcome hardships of life through my business by being able to share his love towards others. All my passion behind my business is God . My strength,dedication,and skills are all learned from him .
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