The Story Behind She Be Free
My name is KyLee Finch, and I am the founder of She Be Free Bakery.
The story of She Be Free began in the kitchen. Growing up, some of my favorite memories were made baking alongside my Grandma Blackburn. From the very first time I stepped into the kitchen with her, I fell in love with baking. It quickly became something I looked forward to, a tradition that brought so much joy to my life.
As our family grew, so did the number of food allergies. I began to realize that some of my younger cousins wouldn't get to experience the same special moments in the kitchen that I had growing up. There was nothing harder than having to tell them they couldn't have a cookie, a cupcake, or another homemade treat. I never wanted them to feel left out or miss out on the joy that baking had always brought me.
That's when I decided to find a way to make sure I would never have to tell my little cousins "no" again.
What started with adapting recipes to be gluten-free and dairy-free soon grew into something much bigger. As more allergies appeared in our family, I took on new challenges, learning how to bake without soy, eggs, nuts, and more. Every new allergy became another opportunity to create something delicious that everyone could enjoy.
Along the way, I realized something important: our family couldn't possibly be the only one facing these challenges. There were so many other families searching for treats that were safe, delicious, and made with them in mind. So, I started sharing what I had created, and that's where She Be Free began to take off.
My mission is simple: I never want anyone to walk into my bakery and hear, "No, you can't have that." I believe everyone deserves to experience the joy of indulging in a sweet treat without feeling left out or limited by their allergies.
What began as a way to bring my family together in the kitchen has grown into something so much bigger. She Be Free is now about creating a place where everyone belongs, everyone is included, and everyone gets to enjoy a little sweetness.
Because at She Be Free, no one should ever have to miss out on the treat.
Demo note: the story and the photos on this page are KyLee's own.
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