Founder Andrea Lacy pairs up with soccer star Leslie Osborne to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and turning dyslexia into a superpower during Dyslexia Awareness Month.
Nationwide — Luv’s Brownies®, the home of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, October 19, 2026, at San José State University (SJSU). In collaboration with the university’s Spartan Speaker Series, the milestone event will feature an inspiring panel discussion followed by a celebratory reception. The evening will center around a powerful conversation featuring Andrea Lacy, Founder of Luv’s Brownies® and proud SJSU alumna, alongside former professional soccer player and sports executive Leslie Osborne. Together, they will explore themes of entrepreneurship, breaking operational barriers, leadership, and embracing different ways of thinking.
The celebration holds profound significance as it takes place during Dyslexia Awareness Month. The origin story of Luv’s Brownies® began in 1996 when Lacy, then a college student with undiagnosed dyslexia, accidentally mixed up a baking recipe. What could have been a setback instead birthed a beloved, three-decade entrepreneurial journey built on resilience, creativity, and determination. “I am incredibly excited to bring this milestone celebration right back to where it all started,” said Andrea Lacy. “San José State is the birthplace of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®. This event is a tribute to the Spartan community and a testament to how turning unexpected challenges into opportunities can result in something truly sweet.”
Following the panel discussion, attendees are invited to a special reception. The post-event gathering will feature light refreshments, a raffle for Bay FC tickets, commemorative Celia Cruz quarters, and an abundance of Luv’s Brownies. Additionally, Lacy will share exclusive sneak peeks and exciting details regarding her upcoming venture, the Luv’s Cuban Cafe food truck.
Event Details:
• What: Luv’s Brownies® 30th Anniversary & Spartan Speaker Series Panel
• Where: San José State University | Student Union Theater (SU Theater)
• When: Monday, October 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Registration: Free to the public and campus community. Attendees can register by scanning the QR code on official event flyers distributed across campus and online channels.
Join us in celebrating 30 years of love, resilience, and entrepreneurship.
About Luv’s Brownies
Luv’s Brownies is the home of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie® and an award-winning Bay Area favorite since 1996. Founded by entrepreneur, author, and dyslexia advocate Andrea Lacy, the company is known for its signature brownie desserts, food truck experiences, and nationwide shipping. After developing her award-winning brownie recipe by accident and later being diagnosed with dyslexia, Lacy created the Andrea R. Lacy Grit Award Scholarship to help students overcome adversity and pursue higher education opportunities. The company has recently celebrated 30 years of creative sweetness in an interview with KRON4 Live in the Bay, and is also a two-time recipient of the “People’s Choice Best Sweet” award at the International Hospitality Convention and has been featured on Good Morning America, Essence, and the cover of Black Enterprise magazine. Learn more at LuvsBrownies.com
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