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Molly Sullivan, DSHA '04
When I graduated from DSHA I was convinced I was going to change the world. I went into college with strong principles about social justice and community activism that fueled my pursuit of a degree in Sociology. I graduated from St. Joseph’s University, a small Jesuit school in Philadelphia, with the intentions becoming a youth counselor, or social worker, or environmental activist, most definitely not a baker. I think a lot of people wind up in a career they never imagined but, for me, somehow it makes sense.
I have always had a fearless attitude, for better or worse, that’s just how my brain operates. When it comes to owning a small business I think there is no other way to be, there is a tremendous amount of risk, an ungodly amount of work and a tireless persistence to never give up. But there is also a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment that I have never felt. This passion fuels my desire to constantly challenge myself and continually refine my skills in my craft, as an employer and a voice in our community.

During my time at DSHA I was involved in Campus Ministry, Student Council and was a part of the basketball team. I was a great student in the subjects that I liked and an above average student in the subjects I had no interest in (ie: science and math)...I now do chemistry and math every day of my life as a pastry chef! I’m pretty sure that if Mr. Grandy read this it would come back riddled with red punctuation marks, too (Sorry, Mr. Grandy, you knew I always tried my best). When I look back at what I took away from my years at DSHA it wasn’t necessarily the things I was taught during class but rather the uplifting culture of being in an all girls environment.

At DSHA girls are in charge of everything which, from an early age, means it never occured to me that women would ever take a back seat to men. All girls are encouraged to pursue their interests, develop their identities and speak their minds. I know for certain that this environment had a huge impact on my becoming a small business owner.

I have faced plenty of challenges through the process of pitching my business plans and applying for loans. I have faced sexism and ageism but if I learned anything from the basketball court it’s to dust your shoulders off and keep moving. The brick and mortar location for my business is now 6 months old and although it was a long road to get to this point I feel like it is just the beginning. As a small business owner I feel a great responsibility to stand for what is right by being fair employer, caring for our environment through composting waste at the cafe, supporting our local economy by purchasing from local farmers and supporting other Milwaukee businesses. I am excited for my business to continually become a greater part of our community and hopefully inspire other young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions.

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    • Molly Sullivan, DSHA '04, stands in front of the exterior Miss Molly's Cafe and Pastry Shop which opened its doors in 2017.

    • Miss Molly's Cafe and Pastry Shop at 9201 W. Center Street Milwaukee, WI.

    • A Miss Molly's catered wedding at the Pritzlaff in 2015.

    • A Miss Molly's favorite – Lemon Verbena and Raspberry Tart.

    • A Miss Molly's Fall Harvest Dinner – November 2017.

    • Miss Molly's winter catering menu – save the image to view details. Dig in!

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