Ali Barakat started baking cookies in his mum’s kitchen during COVID lockdowns in 2020 — now he’s the founder of Happy Alley Cookies & Café, delivering across Australia and bringing joy through every bite. 🍪🇦🇺In this episode of Start Somewhere Media, we explore into Ali’s journey from humble beginnings to building a growing Cookie and Cafe brand loved by many. We talk business, branding, risk-taking, and what it truly takes to turn passion into a thriving business.💡 Whether you're a creative, a founder, or just someone looking for that push to start — this episode is for you.🎙️ Topics we cover:- How Happy Alley Cookies began- The grind behind building a brand from home- Why community and good vibes matter in business- Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs👇 Tap into the full story & don’t forget to subscribe if you’re building something of your own.📍Check out Happy Alley Cookies: @happyalley @albiesmiles🛠️ Need help starting your podcast or content journey? 📩 Contact us via [email protected] Watch and Listen to the FULL EPISODE on Spotify & Apple:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jem-laquianThis video was powered and sponsored by CYBERONE SYSTEMS & RAEN CAPITAL https://cyberonesystems.com.au/https://raencapital.com.au/Facebook, Linkedin & Instagram: @cyberonesystems @raencapitalSubscribe to the StartSomewhere Media YouTube Channel: youtube.com/startsomewheremedia Follow us:Instagram: @startsomewheremedia FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/startsomewheremediaTikTok: @JemLaquianALSO Watch and Listen to the FULL EPISODE on Spotify & Apple:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jem-laquianThis video was powered and sponsored by CYBERONE SYSTEMS & RAEN CAPITAL https://cyberonesystems.com.au/https://raencapital.com.au/Facebook, Linkedin & Instagram: @cyberonesystems @raencapitalSubscribe to the StartSomewhere Media YouTube Channel: youtube.com/startsomewheremedia Follow us:Instagram: @startsomewheremedia FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/startsomewheremediaTikTok: @JemLaquian#HappyAlleyCookies #StartSomewhereMedia #AliBarakat #SydneyCafe #EntrepreneurStory #SmallBusinessAustralia

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