A young Cuban woman in Albacete, Spain, shared on TikTok that about a month and a half ago, she decided to take over the bakery where she worked as an employee and turn it into her own business.
Rosmery (@rosmerys027), known on social media for her honest reflections on emigration and life in Spain, explained that the decision was seen by many as madness, but she embraced it with full conviction.
"That this is crazy, what I did in taking a bakery for myself, well yes, it is crazy, I'm not going to deny it," he admitted in the video.
However, he was emphatic in justifying his choice: "I decided to take a risk, I decided to say: look, let's go, because this is what you came from Cuba for, this is what you came from so far away for, to make progress, to move forward."
The young woman has reportedly been running the business for over a month with little rest, which explains her reduced presence on social media in recent weeks.
"I've been going without rest for over a month, but that's how it is with all beginnings in anything you set out to do; you have to sacrifice a little, or even a little too much," she noted.
The story has its roots in Cuba, where Rosmery already had experience in baking: she made cakes to sell as a form of entrepreneurship.
Upon arriving in Spain, he was unable to immediately continue making the cakes he had produced in Cuba due to health regulations. However, his work at a bakery allowed him to gain experience in the industry and, over time, take on the management of his own establishment.
"I like this topic of baking and sweets; it's something I enjoy," she explained, emphasizing that it is not just a business, but a passion.
The testimony of the Cuban has sparked numerous reactions of support and affection on social media, where many users left messages wishing her success in this new stage as the owner of a bakery in Albacete, with comments such as "Good luck," "Lots of encouragement and good luck," or "My best wishes." Others highlighted the courage it took to take the risk in order to pursue her goal of starting a business far from Cuba.
Many followers also praised her perseverance and celebrated that she managed to turn her workplace into her own business. “And you did it,” wrote one person, while another assured her, “I wish you the best, dear.” Some even promised to visit the store to support her in person, with messages like “As soon as I can, I’ll stop by” and “I’ll go to your bakery,” to which the young woman responded gratefully by inviting them to come by the establishment.
On her platform, Rosmery has documented her story and her process of adapting to life in Spain with an honesty that has earned her a loyal community of followers.
In January, she reflected on her reasons for emigrating, making it clear that she did not leave due to hunger or extreme deprivation: "I didn’t leave because I had nothing; I left because the future I dreamed of was no longer possible in Cuba."
Shortly after, she highlighted the differences between her life in Spain and the food anxiety in Cuba, describing situations such as rationing eggs or being unable to buy a liter of oil.
His story fits into a broader pattern of entrepreneurial Cubans in Spain, the main destination for the Cuban exile in Europe, with almost 200,000 registered Cuban residents in 2024.
Other Cuban women have had similar journeys: a waitress who opened her own business or an entrepreneur from Mayabeque who arrived with 100 euros and founded her own legal consultancy.
Rosmery closed her video with a direct invitation to those who want to support her: "If you want to support me in my decision, you can stop by Pérez Pastor 76, and I will be happy to welcome you."
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