Mum turned pregnancy craving into lucrative business

A mother who transformed her post-pregnancy craving into a lucrative secondary occupation has expressed her inability to meet the overwhelming demand for her unconventional snack. Jasmin Piho, aged 33, fortuitously discovered an unusual food combination while casually browsing through social media shortly after the birth of her son, Nemia, in 2021.

The woman pouring chilli sauce and spices onto sweet lollipops captivated her, leaving her instantly desirous to try them. However, upon conducting research on the lollipops to ascertain their availability in her hometown of Sydney, Australia, Jasmin expeditiously discovered their unavailability down under. These soft lollipops, commonly found on the streets of Mexico, are coated in a chilli, lime, and salt sauce with added spices. Jasmin characterizes them as possessing a harmonious flavor that elevates every tastebud.

However, due to her inability to acquire them, Jasmin was left with no alternative but to create her own and establish a supplementary source of income.

Jasmin, burdened with the responsibilities of caring for her newborn and her three-year-old daughter Mere, desired to accomplish something beyond her role as a mother.

With the intention of selling a small quantity of lollipops, she shared a video on TikTok showcasing her process of creating the confectionery.

To her astonishment, the following morning she discovered that her sales had reached nearly $3,000, and over the course of the subsequent year, she generated a remarkable $300,000.

In an interview with 7news, the individual expressed her disbelief at the virality of one of her videos, stating, “I was astounded to learn that one of my videos had gone viral. Due to my busy schedule, I was unable to keep track of the number of orders that were being placed.” The mother of two further elaborated on her struggles to keep up with the high demand, revealing that she had accumulated a backlog of orders spanning three months.

Additionally, she disclosed that her expenses with Australia Post had exceeded $58,000. In an effort to maintain customer interest and loyalty, the entrepreneur, Jasmin, continuously explores new ideas and blends to incorporate into her confectionery products. Furthermore, she intends to expand her business operations and increase her profits this year. This development follows the success story of a 16-year-old who generated millions through a side hustle initiated at the age of six, as well as that of a reserved individual who previously worked at Tesco and now earns more than professional footballers.