Kelsey Moreira is leveraging ready-to-eat cookie dough as a vehicle for change. “After battling alcoholism, I was able to get sober in 2015. Several years later, I quit my 10-year career in the tech industry and started Doughp as a way to channel my newfound energy into something that I loved—making people happy with my desserts,” Moreira said.
A passionate and trailblazing entrepreneur, Moreira has used her business acumen to grow Doughp at an exponential rate, reporting a 500% revenue increase year-over-year in the first two years. Moreira appeared on Shark Tank’s 10th season and was recently named one of Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30. With a flagship location at the Miracle Mile Shops on the Strip and nationwide shipping, Doughp continues to succeed with Moreira at the helm.
While developing and expanding her business, Moreira has remained committed to her personal mission as well. “I launched the #Doughp4Hope initiative to raise awareness and fight stigmas around mental health and addiction recovery,” Moreira said. “We have mental health policies for our staff, a pledge the public can sign online and we raise funds for nonprofits working on these topics. I wanted to create a company that could do more than just serve something sweet. I want to change the world—one scoop at a time!”
Peering into the next decade, Moreira is looking forward to motherhood in her private life and motivational speaking in her career. “I think being a mom and CEO is just absolute awesome sorcery, and I’m excited to give it a try. That will be my next big challenge,” Moreira said. “Professionally, I’m so excited to grow my motivational speaking career. I hope in five years I’m traveling the world sharing my story and inspiring others to grab life by the horns.”