OH junior Mia Medina is not just selling treats; she is spreading joy and sweetness in her community, one dipped strawberry at a time.
If people are looking for a cute and delicious option for gifts, or just for themselves, her local small business “DippedbyMia” offers custom chocolate-covered sweet treats such as strawberries and pretzels.
As a high school student, Medina has found a way to combine her passion for creativity with her entrepreneurial spirit, providing unique options for gifts or personal indulgences.
What do people love about her business? “I think it’s the artwork that goes into the strawberries,” Medina said. “People like seeing professional and neat work. Every order I do, I always make sure it’s neat and exactly how the person wants it.”
Aside from the fact that Medina has to prep the treats and make them, she also puts time and perfecting every single order to her customer’s desires with her artwork and customizable designs.
“What I like most about DippedbyMia is the variety of flavors and designs she offers,” Media’s aunt Jeanine Contreras said She listens to what her customers want and achieves the designs her clients are looking for.”
People have a variety of selections to choose from when ordering. They can customize their treats to their liking and preferences. This is a great option for people who want to make their gift a little more special or unique.
“I offer flavors like strawberry shortcake, cookies and cream, and mazapán, which is a Mexican candy. Some people order that, but mostly, it’s about certain designs and themes—that’s what people like ordering,” says Medina.
These are most of the options Mia offers that the majority of people purchase from her.
“From payment to pickup, every aspect of the order was easy,” said James Melton, OH algebra teacher and DippedbyMia customer. “The quality of the strawberries was much better than the price we paid, that’s for sure!”
Interested customers can go to Medina’s Instagram, “dippedbymiaaa” and direct message her to order. Her payment methods include cash or Zelle.
“What I like about Mia’s business is that she puts in the time to do well and will settle for nothing less than excellence. I trust her with anything I order,” said Melton.
As Medina continues to grow her business, she exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship. Her story serves as a reminder that with hard work, creativity, and willingness, anyone can turn their passion into a successful business.
To all the people who are thinking of starting a similar small business, Medina’s advice is to “Honestly, just do it. There’s no limit to what you can do. If you want to put your mind to something, do it.”
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