The day before Melissa Ben-Ishay started her famous cupcake business Baked by Melissa, she actually got fired from her job. But she’s proof that your worst moments can lead to some of your best. This week, we spoke to Melissa about how she found her confidence as she was getting started, and how she learned to embrace obstacles.  

In this episode, Melissa shares…

Her decision-making tactics 

Her advice for people who lose their jobs

How she got over her fear of cold-outreach

Why the past two years were the hardest in her career

The quality she looks for most when hiring