Misha Kapoor's 'Mish Mash Bakery' Sells Out: How to Encourage Kid-Entrepreneurship at Home

When nine-year-old Misha Kapoor set up her baking stall called "Mish Mash Bakery," nobody expected what would happen next. Her homemade cookies and muffins sold out within minutes. Her mom, Mira Rajput, couldn't stop beaming with pride as she shared videos of the treats on social media, declaring Misha the "youngest founder in the fam."

The story gets even sweeter. Misha's creations, Oats & Raisins and Deep Dish Choco Chip cookies, priced at ₹200 each, weren't just tasty. They represented something bigger: a kid taking an idea, working on it, and actually making it happen. And that's what every parent secretly dreams about for their child.

So how do you raise a kid who starts their own bakery at nine? Let's break it down.

Teaching kids about entrepreneurship isn't about making them start businesses (though that's cool too). It's about building skills they'll need no matter what they end up doing.

Think about it. When kids run even the smallest venture, like Misha's bakery, they're learning to solve problems, handle money, talk to customers, deal with things not going as planned, and bounce back when something flops. These aren't "business skills." These are life skills wrapped in a fun package.

Nobody's expecting your seven-year-old to launch the next unicorn startup. The beauty of kid entrepreneurship is that it can start ridiculously small.

Remember the classic lemonade stand? That's literally business 101. Kids figure out what to sell, how much to charge, how to attract customers (usually by shouting at neighbors), and how to handle money. Done. Business lesson complete.

But it doesn't have to stop there. Maybe your kid loves drawing, so they could create greeting cards. Loves animals? Pet-sitting or dog-walking for neighbors works. Good at organizing? Offer closet cleanup services. The possibilities are endless, and they don't need to be fancy.

The key is letting them choose something they actually care about. When kids pick their own idea, they're way more likely to stick with it when things get tricky.

This one's hard for parents. But if you want to encourage genuine entrepreneurship, you've got to resist the urge to take over.

Let's say your kid decides to bake cookies to sell. They might forget to set a timer and burn the first batch. Or price them too low and barely break even. Or forget to tell anyone they're selling and sit there with no customers.

And that's okay!

The most valuable lessons come from mistakes. When kids experience natural consequences, like realizing they need to advertise their bake sale or that burnt cookies don't sell, they remember it. They learn faster than any lecture could.

Your job is to be there to support, ask questions ("What do you think went wrong?" "How could you do it differently next time?"), and celebrate the effort, not just the results.

The beauty of Misha's bakery story is how real it was.

Create opportunities for your kids to practice entrepreneurship in real ways. Set up a craft fair at home where siblings can be customers. Let them participate in neighborhood markets or school fairs. Some communities even host kids-only business events where young entrepreneurs can showcase their products.

You don't need to wait for organized events. Your next family gathering could be their testing ground. Birthday party coming up? Let your kid handle the lemonade station. Hosting friends? Maybe your child creates a snack menu and serves guests.

The more they practice in safe, supportive environments, the more confident they'll become.

Kids running their own small ventures naturally learn about money, but you can help make those lessons stick without turning it into a math class.

When your child prices their products, talk through it together. "You spent ₹50 on supplies. How much should you charge to make a profit?" Let them make a simple chart tracking what they spend and what they earn.

Did they make money? Great, now what? Help them decide: save some, spend some, donate some? These conversations teach financial literacy way better than any textbook.

And when things don't go as planned financially (maybe they didn't sell as much as hoped), that's a lesson too. Talk about what they could do differently next time.

Kids need to hear that their ideas matter. Even if the idea seems silly or unlikely to work, don't dismiss it immediately. Ask questions. Show interest. Help them think it through.

And when they do try something, whether it succeeds or flops, celebrate the courage it took to even attempt it. That positive reinforcement builds the resilience they'll need for bigger challenges down the road.

Mira Rajput isn't just a proud mom; she's also a working entrepreneur herself. She co-founded a skincare brand, launched a wellness space, and invested in sustainable grocery businesses. Kids watching their parents pursue their own goals learn that entrepreneurship is normal and achievable.

But you don't have to be an entrepreneur yourself to inspire your kids. Share stories of other young entrepreneurs. Watch videos together of kids who started businesses. Read books about creative thinkers and problem-solvers.

When kids see that other people their age are doing cool stuff, it clicks: "Hey, maybe I can do that too."

Not every kid wants to be an entrepreneur, and that's completely fine. Some kids might try it once and decide it's not for them. Others might love it and keep going.

The goal isn't to force every child into running a business. The goal is to give them the opportunity to try, to explore, to build skills, and to discover what they're capable of.

Whether they end up running their own company, working for someone else, or doing something entirely different, the confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills they develop will serve them forever.

Misha Kapoor's "Mish Mash Bakery" selling out isn't just a cute story; it's a reminder that kids are capable of amazing things when given the chance. They don't need perfect plans or expensive resources. They just need support, encouragement, and the freedom to try.

So what's stopping your kid from starting their own little venture? Maybe it's time to ask them: "What's something you'd love to create or sell?" Then step back, let them lead, and watch what happens.

Who knows? Maybe you'll have your own proud parent moment to share on social media soon.