Derya Fansa: A Story of Flavors and Perseverance Born from the Ashes
Derya Fansa is a master artisan who transforms her kitchen into an art studio, infusing every recipe with her love. Having honed her skills through specialized training and taken her first steps into professional production even before the earthquake, for Derya, pastry making is not just a job; it is a way of expressing herself and touching lives. She doesn’t just knead sugar and dough; she kneads hope.
From a Ruined Kitchen to Certified Production: A Determined Start
Having prepared all her orders and equipment just the night before the February 6th earthquake, Derya saw her home and all her hard work buried under the rubble that night. However, this profound loss was not enough to stop her. Rising from the ashes, Derya established a legal foundation for her production, obtained all necessary permits, and transformed her home into a professional workshop. Today, she pushes her boundaries by delivering her products not only to her neighbors but also to other cities via shipping, taking orders through her Instagram account: derya_by_antioch_lezzetleri.
A Step Forward with MaviKalem
As her business volume expanded, the storage and display of her products became a critical need for Derya. The display refrigerator support provided by MaviKalem granted her business a professional identity at this pivotal point. Now, she can preserve her cakes and kömbe (traditional cookies) under the healthiest conditions, renewing customer trust through enhanced visual quality. This technical support has elevated her business to the next level, reflecting directly in sales figures and customer satisfaction.
Investing in the Future: The Dream of a Shop
Derya, who uses every penny she earns to grow her business, support her home, and build a future for her children, refuses to stand still. Thanks to orders coming in through social media and her flavors spreading by word of mouth, she expands her customer network every single day. Her greatest goal now is to move this abundant production from her home to a dedicated storefront and open the doors of her own shop to the world.
“I thought the earthquake had taken everything from me, but when I lit my oven again, I realized my dreams were still fresh; now, with my new display fridge and increasing orders, I am laying the foundations of my very own shop.”
