Melissa Ben-Ishay was let go from her job before starting one of the most well-known cupcake companies in America. Baked by Melissa is known for its tie-dye, mini cupcakes. In this episode of In The Moment, sponsored by Citi, Ben-Ishay explains why she's so passionate about her business.
Ben-Ishay's brother was the driving force behind starting Baked by Melissa. She talks about how important is it to surround your business with inspiring and smart people.
But before growing that business you need to know that you have a good product on your hands...or in your oven. When she first started she opened a small pop-up store in NYC and saw floods of people. It was then when she realized she had to attempt to expand and keep baking.
Where you live can dictate how much you pay for housing. Danielle Hale, chief economist with Realtor.com, joined Cheddar News to discuss where the hottest markets for real estate are and how you can find a home in a current difficult market.
Financial stress can take a mental toll on people. Dr. Regine Muradian, clinical psychologist and member of the National Debt Relief Financial Wellness Board, joined Cheddar News to discuss strategies to ease those worries over money.
The continued resilience of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday in a closely watched speech that also highlighted the uncertain nature of the economic outlook.
