Ashley Cunningham

Ashley Cunningham, baker and owner of Bad Ash Bakes known for viral cinnamon rolls and community-first leadership. She recounts starting in cooking competitions, life as a private chef for athletes, and the pivot to a baking business after going viral. Conversations cover the physical toll of baking, building a kinder kitchen crew, choosing a brick-and-mortar in Pasadena, and creating a brand rooted in care and connection.