My name is Molly Drossel. I am the owner of Cocoa Maas, the local chocolate shop.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the youngest of two children. I have a small family and are very close knit. I have one child, Gavin. He is 12.
Q: How long have you lived and/or worked in Big Lake?
I was born and raised in Monticello so I didn’t stumble real far from home! I moved around a bit through college and the years shortly there after and settled in the Maple Lake area. Then in 2013, we needed a little bit bigger house and yard and ended up choosing Big Lake. After losing my job during Covid, I decided to open my business here too.
Q: Tell us about your current, past, or future career.
I currently own Cocoa Maas, the local chocolate shop. I went to school for interior decorating and spent most of my career working for Hunter Douglas window treatments. I loved that job but it was eliminated during Covid. My mom used to make chocolate that everyone raved over so I decided to give that a try and the rest, as they say, is history!
Q: Have you ever had a nickname? What is it and why were you given it?
Nope
Q: What is your favorite TV Show, Movie, Book? (Please list as many as you’d like!)
I love Yellowstone. I love Shawshank Redemption, Remember the Titans, there are so many!
Q: If you could only eat one food/meal and have one beverage for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I could eat fresh fish every day, also, anything Mexican.
Q: What are some of your favorite hobbies or pastimes?
I like to downhill ski, going out to eat, and spending time with my son!
Q: What is one thing on your bucket list?
Go to Italy and Greece. Live in Mexico. Visit all 50 states with my son. I guess you could say travel is on my bucket list!
Q: What would you buy/do if you won the lottery?
I would quit working and buy a house in Mexico.
Q: What has been a challenge you have had to overcome? (Life, School, Work, etc.)
I feel that opening my own business has been a challenge. I am learning and overcoming things everyday but I am proud of how far I have come.
Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
You know those people who just can’t stop doing things? They are hard workers and go go go. I want more of that.
Q: Who has been a hero in your life?
My mom and son
Q: What is something even your family and friends may not know about you?
I am an open book, I can’t think of something they may not know!
Q: What is your proudest accomplishment?
My son! And opening my business.
Q: What are a few of your favorite businesses / restaurants in Big Lake?
I love The Grind, and Willy’s on the Water.
Q: What is one of your favorite things about Big Lake?
I love all things small town. I like that people watch out for others.
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
Get involved, get to know others in the community
Q: Who is an interesting person in our community that you’ve met and deserves to be included in The Faces of Big Lake project?
Jen Doyle who owns P.S. I Love You Occasionally and Mia who owns The Grind.
