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Hi, I’m Paola Velez, trusted industry leader, cookbook author, acclaimed pastry chef, owner of Providencia in Washington D.C., founder of Small Orchids, a social marketing company, and founder of Bakers Against Racism, the world’s largest bake sale for social justice.
I create inspirational content for home cooks and industry professionals alike. With a multi-platformed audience of 179K+ followers, I share authentic expressions of self, a passion for cultivating artistic freedom through food and captivating storytelling through my daily life as a chef, owner, and operator.
I’ve collaborated with brands like Nordstrom, Rémy Martin, Le Creuset, Presidente, Urban Outfitters, Häagen-Dazs, Alex Mill and many others. And I’m looking forward to working with you.
179,ooo total followers
67% women
32% men
29% 18-24 years old
31% 25-34 years old
20% 35-44 years old
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Media Inquiries
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For all interview, podcast, or general media inquiries for Paola Velez, please contact Ashley Arias at Ashley@taapr.com
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For all literary and book related inquiries, please contact Rica Allannic at rallannic@dblackagency.com
Paola@smallorchids.com
Kind Words
“Paola Velez Is the Empathetic Leader the Industry Needs”
“Paola Velez is not just one of the most skilled young bakers and dessert creators in the country...she’s a leader when it comes to innovating new modes of activism, from registering voters to raising money for social justice.”
“If we had to pick a person of the year for Cherry Bombe, it would definitely be Paola Velez. She is the co-founder of Bakers against Racism, a global bake sale that raised almost $2 million this year for causes related to Black Lives Matter... her passion, drive, and sense of self worth have won out time and time again. ”