Episode description

Do you remember the joy of eating Zeppoles at the Jersey Shore boardwalk as a kid? The irresistible smell, the cloud of powdered sugar, and, of course, that unforgettable taste? In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the vibrant and charismatic Maria Pucillo, the visionary behind Boardwalk Zeppoles in Livingston, NJ.

Maria's journey to building her wholesale and retail Zeppole business is nothing short of inspiring. From working in a dentist's office to navigating the fast-paced garment industry, then running a food trailer when the Freedom Tower was being built at Ground Zero and finally having a late-night epiphany that led her to start a Zeppole empire, her story is filled with determination and passion.

Listening to Maria share her experiences was both captivating and uplifting, leaving me cheering her on as she continues to turn her dream into a reality. This episode is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the delicious nostalgia of a classic boardwalk treat.