From Georgia Gilmore to Paola Velez... From Georgia Gilmore to Paola Velez desserts have always had the power to transform social movements. From activist fundraising to the empowering construct of social entrepreneurship, the ability to bake and sell those treats has been a strategic tool in the Black community. In this episode, we talk with Chef Paola Velez (@smallorchids) about her path to purpose in the pastry world. Links: Bakers Against Racism