Leesburg resident Alyssa Sobecki may be a local business owner, a wife to husband Jason and a mom to the couple’s three kids and three “fur babies.” But to lots of area families, Alyssa Sobecki is a godsend.
She’s the founder and proprietor of The Difference Baker, a bakery and retail shop that opened on Ashburn Road in Ashburn back in 2019. The team there serves up all types of sweet and savory treats – and all of them are free from the major allergens that haunt so many people.
Ashburn Magazine spoke with Sobecki about the best part of her job and her vision for The Difference Baker.
Q: Let’s start with the name. What does “The Difference Baker” mean? Why not “Alyssa’s Bakery”?
A: The name “The Difference Baker” is all about purpose. I didn’t want this bakery to be about me – I wanted it to be about the mission. We’re here to make a difference – for families who’ve been told “no” their whole lives, for kids who bring their own cupcake to every party, for parents who worry every time they feed their child. I wanted a name that reflected impact, not ego.
To read the rest of the interview with Sobecki, including the challenge coming up with allergen-free recipes, how customers react when they see her menu for the first time, and her plans for expansion – click here and head over to the Ashburn Magazine website.