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Aisha Byrd

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Hi, I’m Aisha Byrd, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of R&B Dog Bakery. I started this journey in 2018 out of love for my two incredible dogs, Reese and Benjamin. When I couldn’t find treats that aligned with my dogs nutritional diet —treats that were both healthy and made with real, limited ingredients—I decided to make my own. What began as baking in my kitchen quickly grew into a passion and a purpose. We opened our first retail location in 2021 in Arlington Texas and we are currently scaling into additional retailers.

R&B Dog Bakery is built on the belief that our dogs deserve the very best—from the ingredients we use to the way we celebrate their lives. Every treat, pupcake, and custom cake is handcrafted with love, using human-grade ingredients and no artificial additives. Beyond the bakery, I’m proud that we give back through programs like Paws 4 A Cause Pet Food Pantry supporting families in need.

This bakery is my way of honoring Reese and Benjamin—and helping pets everywhere enjoy healthy, joyful moments with the people who love them most.

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2-5
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I have had the privilege of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially women and minority founders, by sharing insights from my own journey of building R&B Dog Bakery from a Farmers Market table to a retail-ready brand. My mentoring approach focuses on resilience, resourcefulness, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. I guide others on practical skills such as branding, scaling, and community engagement, while also encouraging them to align their ventures with their values. Through programs like the Walmart Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training and community partnerships, I’ve been able to support peers with knowledge, encouragement, and real-world strategies. Mentorship is one of the ways I give back, ensuring others feel supported as they pursue their dreams.
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