# The Business of Black Women: Ashley Cunningham

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Podcast: [Vibe Check](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vibe-check-5608224)
Published: 2026-03-06T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach kick off the return of the Hey, Sis mini-series with special guest Ashley Cunningham, owner of Bad Ash Bakes in Pasadena, California. Ashley talks about starting out in cooking competitions at just 16, working as a line cook, and later becoming a private chef for NBA players before launching her baking business. She also shares how going viral during the pandemic helped jumpstart her career in baking, and the highs and lows that come with social media virality. Ashley also reflects on building a brand rooted in her tagline: “Love Made Visible.” Order cookies every 3rd week of the month at www.badashbakes.com

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