The Local - Episode 9: Cheesecake Funk
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Origins of Cheesecake Funk bakery
Entrepreneurship challenges for women
Prince's connection to the business
Signature cheesecake flavors
Expansion into retail products
Local business support in Chanhassen
Notable Quotes (2)
If I'm going to start a business, I just need to go for it. And people loved my cheesecakes. And so I thought, you know, it's now or never.
EntrepreneurshipDiscussing the inspiration to leave the corporate field.
When I worked for him selling merchandise, I would just put cheesecakes in the fridge and he found them... and started mentioning Cheesecake Funk.
PrinceRecalling how Prince discovered her cheesecakes.
People (1)
Vanessa DrewsOwner
Former corporate worker who transitioned to full-time bakery owner.
Places Mentioned
Chanhassen
Events & Meetings (1)
- Episode of 'The Local' interview