Episode 12: Imposter syndrome

In todays episode  l share my day away from the kitchen to attend  the Theo  Paphitis Small business Sunday event which was held in Birmingham UK.
#SBS is a small business network that has over 4000 businesses' within the network . Its a day in which i always leave feeling inspired and motivated and eager to make little changes within my business.
I also speak about my month in business and the usual what's trending within the world of cake.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

So back to the normal podcast schedule and back with the first guest episode of 2024. In the beginning  of todays episode  l start with my January reflections and what's trending in the cake world then l am  in conversation with Cynthia Akinsanya who is the owner of Delights by Cynthia.
Some of the topics we spoke about were managing a full time business alongside remote working, being on TV, and continuous development  by undertaking courses. It was such a fun episode.
You can connect with Cynthia Via
www,delightsbycynthia.com
instagram
facebook

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

Happy new year
I begin this episode with reflecting on December sharing a cake disaster i had and how my Christmas promotion went,
Then l reflect on 2023, what went well and what did not go so well and did i manage to stick to my previous goals.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In todays episode (which is the last one of 2023) I interview Cristina Arevalo who is a fellow podcast host of The art cake coach podcast.
We speak about how she went from teaching and studying art to transitioning to starting her cake business and then transitioning again to become a cake business coach.
l also reflect on the month of November in the business as well as sharing my opinion on my visit to cake international and  launching my Christmas promotion aka Christmas kakeageddon.
You can connect with Cristina on:
Instagram: The art cake coach
Facebook: Cristina the art cake experience
The podcast will be back in January 2024 
Merry Christmas and thank you for listening

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In todays episode i talk about how i went from thinking Niching in business was a bad idea to now thinking its the best thing i could do for my business and also the realisation that niching down is working in attracting my ideal customer.
I also look back at October in the business, what is trending in the cake world as well as a few tips if you are visiting cake international.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

I am back with season 3 of the podcast. In todays episode l reflect over the summer and what l have been up to in the business.
I look at what has been trending and give my opinion on a couple of viral social media events that happened regarding perceptions of cost within the wedding industry' and a freebie request made to a bakery in exchange for "exposure"
Then l move onto the main topic of this episode which  is planning for the busiest time of the year QTR 4 and primarily focusing on  Christmas.
 I share my strategy of running a successful Christmas campaign, breaking down task over a period of months to get in those festive sales. 

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In todays episode l am in conversation with Ann Powell my first non cake guest and a long time friend and today we are talking about imposter syndrome.
I have had a couple of conversations with Ann around this topic and her opposing views on this common phenomenon is very enlightening so a  perfect guest to have a conversation with,
I am  intrigued whether you think the same.
you can connect with Ann via 
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ann-louise-powell-54561a5
or via twitter @puplebearcoach
This is also the last episode of season 2. The podcast will be back in September (season 3)

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In the penultimate episode of season 2 of the podcast 
I start off the podcast reflecting on the past month as well as my new segment talking about what's trending  in the cake world and l briefly share my opinion on #cakegate that has been trending on TikTok 
The main topic for this episode is What's your why ? it is me being open, honest and transparent in discussing  how my ambitions and mindset around my business  has changed.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

This months episode  l begin on reflecting on March and early April regarding the business sales and  easter sales and what l do to keep myself focused when the business is quiet,

In the second half of the podcast l speak with Dee Omole from Dees Basement who came to my attention on Instagram with her distinctively beautiful madeleines. She spoke about how throughout the pandemic and numerous lock downs doing postal orders helped her business thrive.
We also discussed how the BLM movement helped raise her profile as a black creator working on various brands collaborations.

You can find Dee across various social media channels
Instagram
You tube:

Also shout out to the sugarcraft junkies podcast for the mention and connecting,

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

I begin this episode by recapping February within the business and why l made the decision to not do a Mothers day promotion as well as discussing a couple books I've launched to generate some passive income within the business.

The main topic of this months episode is sharing my experience and advice of supplying coffee shops (wholesale B2B customers)
I discuss:

• Thinking about your product offering
• Understanding your pricing
• Being prepared to add this different element to your business model
• Ordering and packaging 
• Allergens 
• Setting boundaries

as well as other relevant points related to being a wholesale supplier.

Published books for cake business owners mentioned in the podcast.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses 
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Weekly cake business planner: For bakers and cake decorators
• Its a note book- lined notebook

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/