Dreaming of Cake, a short film supported by Maybank Cambodia, tells the inspiring true story of Dav Zalynn, a young woman with a humble dream of opening a small cake shop. It beautifully highlights the extraordinary power of resilience and determination in overcoming adversity.
Dav’s journey led her to become the founder of various successful businesses, inspiring countless dreamers to become entrepreneurs.
The screening of ‘Dreaming of Cake’ in Legend Exchange Square commenced with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Rath Sophoan, CEO and Country Head of Maybank Cambodia, and Dav Zalynn, Founder and CEO of TheCake, Salanum, and TheCake Factory, welcoming her as Maybank Cambodia’s SME Brand Ambassador.
Shaharuddin Onn, the Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia, and Khieu Mealy, the Board of Directors of Maybank Cambodia, witnessed the MoU signing ceremony at Legend Exchange Square on Monday.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Sophoan said, “Maybank mission of humanising financial services is more than banking. It is about understanding the people and their dreams.”
“Dreams are where everything begins. They inspire us to take risks and create something meaningful for ourselves, our communities, and society. Stories like the one in this film remind us that dreams, no matter how big or small, are always worth pursuing,” he added.
He said that watching Dav taking the first steps toward building her aspirations reminds us how transformative dreams can be–not just for individuals but also for families, communities, economies, and nations.
“Dav, a 14-year-old dreamer, never gave up on her aspirations. She transformed her passion into a successful business, demonstrating to everyone the power of hard work and dedication,” Maybank CEO said.
Sophoan emphasised that Maybank is committed to supporting individuals on their journey every step of the way. While many of us have dreams, they cannot thrive alone as courage, hard work, and support are essential–and that’s where Maybank steps in.
On her part, Dav shared how she grew up in a wooden house with a small, solitary room. As she sketched her dream of owning a cake shop, she knew it seemed far from reality. Yet, she chose to believe in herself and relentlessly pursued her dream, never giving up.
From that moment on, nothing seemed impossible, and she transformed her life. After a decade-long journey, she stands here today, proudly affirming that dreams do come true.
Through her ventures, TheCake, Sala Num, and TheCake Factory, she has redefined the country’s dessert industry and become a role model for both aspiring youth and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.
Written and directed by Han Khim, Dreaming of Cake portrays Dav’s inspiring journey, reminding audiences that with determination, every dream is achievable.
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