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An update from a pastry chef making dough during the pandemic.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1517
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Last week, we heard about a Wisconsin native who sells coasters, glasses, and other products related to beer. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a North Carolina pastry chef who grows a retail shop in addition to her personalized wedding cake biz, all in the midst of the global pandemic. It’s an uphill batter… Listen to today's episode to hear Ella's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Celestial Cakery: Learn more about Ella's decadent success over on her website!
- Check out Ella's newest business, Swirl at their website.
- Not able to place an order, follow their decadent deserts on their Instagram accounts, @celestialcakery and @swirlclt.
- Cake Artist’s Confections Whisk Up Delicious Profits:This pastry chef starts by baking on the side, then grows her hustle into a full-time business selling more than $100,000 worth of wedding and custom cakes a year.
- Bodybuilder Bakes Heavyweight Protein Cakes: This mom of three loved her bodybuilding routine, but not the accompanying diet. After learning to make a healthy, protein-dense cake, she clears the bar to self-made success.
- Internet Trolls Eat Their Words in This Comedic Cake Hustle:After seeing a mean comment on Dolly Parton’s Facebook page, a woman bakes up a hilarious and ironic side hustle.
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