Owning a bakery is many people’s dream. Today’s episode is an exploration into one way to own a bakery. What does it mean to become a business owner and baker. We hear first hand from one owner, Elise Smith and what she has discovered on her journey. 

Elise Smith is the owner of WinniE's Bakery. She is an accomplished pastry chef and published recipe developer, food stylist and food writer. WinniE's Bakery is a bake to order and small batch producer of artisanal baked goods. She has a strong online presence— onIG, and she’s about to she will soon be in Magnolia Network!  That said this episode is grounded in practical habits. She shares what a to-do list looks like, her schedule, the detail involved in recipes creation, and baking cakes when that’s what the client wants. 

Building relationships is important to any business. Elise’s super power is building relationships. She makes sure she is also in service of others less fortunate.  Two amazing non-profits she helps are No Kid Hungry and Be the Match. No Kid Hungry’s mission is to break the barriers of food insecurity. Be the Match is a registry  of potential blood stem cell donors. Both are amazing charities, and reflect Elise’s journey.  Enjoy listening, and hope it helps spark ideas, that you can workshop…