08/10/2026
What an incredible journey. 🤍🏆
Receiving this recognition means so much to us—not simply because of the award itself, but because of what it represents: the work we choose to do every single day with love, purpose, and passion.
At Casa Bālam, our mission has always been to bring handmade toys back into childhood, preserving the beauty of things made slowly and intentionally by hand, while creating opportunities for our small community of artisans to grow alongside us.
My grandmother has always said, “If you do what you do with passion, it will show.” Those words have stayed at the heart of everything we are building.🩷🧸
We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Mayor Eileen Higgins for this wonderful opportunity and recognition, and to the brilliant small-business program from Miami Dade College The Idea Center at MDC . To the entire team and the amazing coaches who shared their knowledge, challenged us, encouraged us, and believed in what small businesses like ours can become—thank you. ❤️
Taking in everything this experience had to offer was already a gift. The lessons, the people we met, the conversations, and the opportunity to grow as entrepreneurs made this an unforgettable journey.
Winning was simply the cherry on top. 🍒
This recognition belongs to our family, our artisans, everyone who has supported Casa Bālam, and especially to the hands behind every little toy we create.
We may be small, but we believe small hands, small businesses, and small communities can create something meaningful when they grow together. 🙌🏻
Here’s to bringing a little more magic back to childhood. 🧸✨🥹PROUDLY ~ Casa Balam
