Melissa Ben-Ishay is the co-founder, President and Chief Product Officer of Baked by Melissa. She started the chain as a passion project after she lost her job in advertising and found fulltime fulfillment and success pursuing a lifelong passion and affirming her belief that incredible flavor can be bite-sized. Now, Baked by Melissa operates thirteen stores, including a shop at JFK’s JetBlue Terminal 5, a line of eight gluten-free bite-sized cupcakes, and a line of mini macarons. Baked by Melissa products are available nationwide.
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