On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Mike Francis Williams II and Mama Odie, the mother-son duo behind Salamat Cookies!, stop by the studio to talk about the first nationwide Filipino-inspired cookie pop-up and delivery service that has baked over 200,000 cookies since launching in 2020, based right here in Indianapolis. They discuss their journey from COVID-era beginnings to shipping cookies to nearly every state and five countries, sharing how they "cookie-fied" Filipino flavors like ube, pandan, and mango to introduce American audiences to their heritage through familiar treats. They also talk about family legacy, mental health in communities of color, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and their mission to celebrate Filipino-American culture one cookie at a time.
Learn more about Salamat Cookies:
https://www.salamatcookies.com/Connect with them on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/salamatcookies/Check them out at these farmer's markets: Garfield Park, Fishers, and Monument Circle
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Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work:
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