"Say YES. Freak out. Figure it out." Words that every food entrepreneur lives by, this is the mantra of The Naughty Cookie's founder, Jessica Motes. These words have served her well, from her first pop-up (where she had no clue what she was doing) to today, as she runs a thriving business that ships her deceptively delicious treats across the US. Jessica sat down with us recently to dive into how this mentality has guided her through the many ups and downs, lonely hours, and tireless nights of "being her own boss," as well as Crafted Kitchen's part in bringing The Naughty Cookie from a dream to a living, breathing business.

Located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Crafted Kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen space that provides small food business owners with the tools and resources they need to Prepare For Greatness™. Visit craftedkitchenla.com to learn more.