Chasing Pastries, Not Paychecks: Inside Bay City’s Favorite Bakery

A heartfelt journey from logistics to layers of dough, Maria Otto left a thriving corporate career to rediscover her joy in the kitchen. In this episode, she shares the emotional, practical, and often humorous twists that led to the creation of Little Pastry Shop in Bay City. From baking pies at a golf course to quitting her executive role to reconnect with her daughter, Maria’s story is about finding your way back to what matters most—flour, family, and faith in yourself.

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Address: 401 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708​MapQuest+1Great Lakes Bay CVB+1

Phone: [phone] ​Great Lakes Bay CVB+1MapQuest+1

Website: www.lpastryshop.com​

Facebook: Little Pastry Shop Facebook Page​

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