Kehinde Koyejo, known as Empress, founded Choc'late Mama Cookie Co. after health issues prevented her from enjoying traditional cookies. She has been selling plant-based, gluten-free treats for nearly a decade. Koyejo signed a lease for a live-work space in Emeryville, allowing her to live with her daughter and operate her business. The Emery is a mixed-use complex that supports creative entrepreneurs. After a flooding incident, she relocated to a ground-floor unit and officially opened her cookie business on August 4, 2025, offering cookies, coffee, and clothing.
"Kehinde Koyejo has always loved cookies, especially her mother's home-baked ones. After discovering she could no longer enjoy them due to health issues, she created Choc'late Mama Cookie Co."
"The live-work model at The Emery was attractive to Koyejo because it allowed her to manage business expenses without the burden of separate living costs."
"Emeryville has a history of artists utilizing live-work spaces, and Koyejo's cookie business adds to the creative community within The Emery."
"After moving into a different unit due to flooding, Koyejo opened Choc'late Mama Cookie Co. on August 4, 2025, selling cookies, bottled coffee, and clothing."
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