Host: Aaron Cozort
Guest: Kim Daly
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What Happens When You Mix Jesus, Grit, and a Cheesecake Shop? In this episode of Southaven Business Beat, host Aaron Cozort sits down with the incredible Kim Daly—owner of City Hall Cheesecake, mother of six, and a woman whose journey from educator to entrepreneur is nothing short of divine inspiration.
Kim didn’t set out to become a business owner. In fact, she had never made a cheesecake in her life before buying the bakery. But what started as a way to provide second-chance employment became a thriving business rooted in love, service, and faith.
In this heartfelt conversation, Kim shares how a dinner with a homeless man changed her life, how she’s redefining success for the next generation, and why her bakery is known as much for its love as it is for its 160+ cheesecake flavors—including the cult-favorite White Chocolate Raspberry and a strawberry cake that might just be better than grandma’s (she said what she said!).
Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who simply loves cheesecake and good people, this episode is for you.
You’ll discover:
How City Hall Cheesecake became a safe place for women, ministry for second chances, and a training ground for future world-changers
The truth about grit, failure, and why you don’t need to have it all figured out to make an impact
How Kim leads with Scripture, purpose, and a whole lot of joy (and cheesecake)
Why National Cheesecake Day is the bakery’s favorite event of the year—and how it ties into their mission to give back to the community
National Cheesecake Day (July 30) isn’t just a party at City Hall Cheesecake—it’s a celebration of people. With community donations, exciting flavor launches, and specials galore, it’s one more way Kim uses business as a platform to serve.
“We weren’t just making cheesecake—we were making a difference.” That’s the kind of legacy Kim Daly is building—one slice at a time.
CHAPTERS
- Introduction: Meet Kim Daly of City Hall Cheesecake (00:00 – 01:10)
- Faith, Family & Business: Kim’s Multifaceted Life (01:10 – 02:20)
- From Education to Entrepreneurship: An Unexpected Journey (02:20 – 03:50)
- Cheesecake with a Mission: Second-Chance Employment (03:50 – 05:45)
- Lessons in Grit and Direction (05:45 – 06:50)
- What Makes City Hall Cheesecake Special (06:50 – 08:00)
- On Overcoming Divorce and Standing Strong (08:00 – 09:30)
- Weekly Wisdom: Gifts, Grace, and Growth (09:30 – 11:00)
- Building on Values, Not Just Rules (11:00 – 12:10)
- Redefining Success & Leaving a Legacy (12:10 – 13:20)
- National Cheesecake Day & Community Impact (13:20 – 14:30)
- Cult Favorite Flavors: White Chocolate Raspberry & Strawberry Cake (14:30 – 15:20)
- Future Expansion Plans? Kim Hints at What’s Next (15:20 – 16:00)
- The Power of the Southaven Chamber Community (16:00 – 17:00)
- Final Thoughts & Takeaways (17:00 – 26:38)
QUOTES WORTH SHARING:
“If I can do this, anybody can do this. You don’t have to be smart—you just need grit.”
“We don’t do mean girls. You can make a mistake and we’ll fix it. But meanness gets you fired.”
“Success isn’t a dollar—it’s using what you’ve been given to love and serve others.”/p>
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Visit City Hall Cheesecake: www.cityhallcheesecake.com
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Try the Strawberry Cake on Thursdays & Fridays… if you’re lucky!
Support their annual giving to Palmer Home every National Cheesecake Day.
Ready to grow your own business with purpose? Let this episode be your reminder that your greatest impact might start with the next right step—not the perfect plan.
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