Rising with the Tide Keep Golden Coast Dough Alive

Golden Coast Dough is more than a small batch focaccia business — it’s a love letter to the San Diego coast and to the community that continues to feed me, just as I feed them. I believe everyone deserves access to great-tasting, soul-nourishing bread — whether you’re gluten sensitive, food curious, or simply seeking connection through a warm loaf.

From artisan loaves to gluten-conscious offerings and pay-what-you-can leftovers, and sharing with the unhoused, Golden Coast Dough is built on accessibility, creativity, and kindness — one loaf at a time.

We live in a time when good, nourishing food is often out of reach for TOO many people. At the same time, small makers — especially solo entrepreneurs and mothers — are often overlooked when it comes to growth opportunities and access to local markets.

Golden Coast Dough offers a solution by creating handmade, approachable bread that’s rooted in community and made to share. I show up with warmth and intention, offering something beautiful and sustaining to everyone — regardless of their situation.

San Diego is home to a thriving artisan food scene, but focaccia is still a niche product — and I’ve built a loyal customer base hungry for more. From food lovers at pop-ups to customers seeking gluten-conscious options and stores looking for standout local goods, there’s growing demand — I just need the tools and access to meet it.

With the right support, Golden Coast Dough can scale to:

• Sell in local shops and wineries

• Serve more gluten-sensitive customers

• Offer kits

• Train others in the community on how to make their own bread

   

I make food for people who feel left out of the “artisan bread” space — those with sensitivities, budget constraints, or just a desire to connect over food that’s made with care. My business solves the problem by:

• Prioritizing access and respect over exclusivity

• Offering real ingredients and flexible options

• Giving back through leftover donations to the unhoused

• Offer "Pay what you can" options to college students

• Always building with people in mind first

Golden Coast Dough has grown from a simple idea into a beloved local brand — but sustaining and scaling it requires more than passion and flour. I'm seeking funding to take the next steps toward consistency, visibility, and long-term impact.

Your support will help me:

• Purchase equipment that increases efficiency and production capacity

• Develop polished, professional packaging to help Golden Coast Dough stand out and be taken seriously by shops and potential wholesale buyers

• Cover constantly rising vendor fees (ranging from $40 to $200 per market) so I can keep showing up in the community

• Invest in marketing materials to help people discover Golden Coast Dough both locally 

• Create more inclusive offerings — like gluten-conscious options, low-sodium, etc  that meet more people where they are

• And yes — long-term, I hope to replace my car so I can grow beyond my current transportation limitations as my car just died.

Golden Coast Dough isn’t just about bread — it’s about Breaking Bread With Finesse. That’s also the name of my podcast, where I highlight the real stories behind food, creativity, and community care. This work is all connected: I bake, I share, I speak, and I serve. With your support, I can keep doing that — not just for survival, but with intention, growth, and grace.