My Baking Journey

It's funny how ideas can come into your head. For Liz, the idea of a community for cake makers came to her while feeding her twins when they were 9 months old at 2 am.  That was 13 years ago.  Liz and her team run the Australian Cake Decorating Network.  A diverse community of members who go on cake crawls, cake camps, have annual award ceremonies, and generally support each other through thick and thin.  It's amazing.  Liz was a baker herself but also a trained occupational therapist.  She's had to juggle a lot.  But she's found a way through it all and she sits with us from her office to walk us through all the ups and down. She is an inspiration.  Enjoy.Website - www.acdn.me---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

As a female growing up in India, Hena Mahajan never followed the normal path.  A creative at heart who found herself entering the world of jewellery design at a fairly young age, she ran her own business creating and selling her own designs.   Funky batter however was formed as a continuation of her ability to want to create even if it wasn't in the industry she originally she started working in.  Funky batter is the ability for anyone to download and follow her core recipes to create whatever you want with your cakes.  Starting with 16 core flavours, but giving you the tools to go off and create your own, Hena has just built the foundation for so many bakers to start with their own recipes and build on them.  It's an inspiring story and motivating to listen to as it just shows that just when you think an industry like cake already has it all, you can still find ways to help and find new ways to teach people the essentials.  I really hope you like it.Learn more about Hena:Website - https://funkybatter.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkybatter/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Sandro Framhouse, here's a guy with some serious drive and motivation.  Coming to England a long time ago with nothing, he grew up against many factors working against his chance to succeed but yet found a way through it all.  Sandro, has baked for a while now, but his determination comes from watching how hard it was for his mother when they first moved to England.  It's a consistent theme with Sandro.  Overcoming challenges, getting to his vision.  He puts a picture in his head of what he wants to achieve and then he goes after it.  He's the first bake-off contestant we've had on the podcast and I'm really glad we got the chance to sit down with him.  Bake-off has literally changed his life and how he has managed that change is interesting.  Sandro is a breath of fresh air to speak with and we really enjoyed chatting with him.  So let's get to Sandro's baking journey. Enjoy.Learn more about Sandro here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sandrofarmhouse/His project - https://www.bakingonthespectrum.com---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Yolanda Gampp.  A mega-star in the world of novelty cakes.  But her rise to this level was a genuine rollercoaster to get to this point.  There are so many highs, and yet various lows, even to this very day.  What she, and her business partners Connie and Jocelyn have built is an incredible brand.  But it only came after being told no, no., no, and no!  They started their YouTube channel “How to Cake it” was back in 2015!  And then the real work began.  It's barely stopped since and this baking journey is going to highlight to you all that as you get bigger, it doesn't always get easier.  New heights bring new challenges but Yolanda and her team kept adapting, kept consistent, and kept pushing the boundaries.  This episode is a must listen!  Take your time with this one and we really hope you find it inspiring and educational. Find out more about Yolanda here:Website - https://howtocakeit.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvM1hVcRJmVWDtATYarC0KAInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/yolanda_gampp/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howtocakeit/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Jodie Heaven - which in Spanish is “Cielo” - is the founder of this cute little Brighton bakery called Cielo.  A single mother who realised very early on that after the birth of her daughter, she wanted to make sure should create the best life for her.  Jodie herself wanted to be a pop singer when she was a child, but that didn't quite work out.  Thankfully baking did!  From making the cupcakes for her baby shower, to building a business out of that, it quickly become a shop, and then a second one.  But not without numerous hurdles and challenges which you will hear about.  Jodie isn't phased by it.  She just has that attitude to just get out there and get it sorted.  What an inspiring small business owner! She never gave up and continued to build something special for her community in Brighton.  You really need to listen to this one.  Enjoy.Learn more about Cielo here:Website - https://cielocakery.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cielocakery/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This former accountant who baked to simply relieve a bit of stress of the madness of her corporate life, finds herself one day doing Facebook lives for the Food Network.  How does that happen?  Innocent bakes that she brought in for her coworkers were secretly building the next career she didn't know she would end up quitting her day job for.  She creates content, but it's not about the social media so much as it is more about her blog.  Yes blog, remember those??Her recipes, and the millions of people who search online and find her website are what has really propelled her second career.  Chelsey is very open and honest about her journey.  She's learned a lot but also shared a lot of how she did it, how well it paid her, and where it took her.  This is a story about opportunity in so many places!  Hope you like it.Learn more about Chelsey:Website - https://chelsweets.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ChelsweetsPinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/Chelsweets/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chelsweets/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Emily Friend is an adventurer.  She may have received a degree in law, but that wasn't enough to satisfy her.  Having lived in various places around the world, she decided to move to Costa Rica. It wasn't long after arriving that she realised she had a  simple craving for the desserts she loved didn't exist, so she had to go make it herself.  The innocence of doing something like this turns her down a path of baking, running a cupcake shop in Costa Rica, selling this business, and eventually settling in LA. All it takes is something like a child to come along and decide you need to find a new path.   With no cafe of her own to run any more she had to figure out a new plan.  An old video on her phone she uploaded to YouTube years prior ended up giving her an idea - go online and teach!   The rest may be history but there's a lot more to this story than just creating content.  Listen on to get Emily's full story.Learn more about Emily here:Website - https://www.britishgirlbakes.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishGirlBakesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/britishgirlbakes/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Janelle Copeland.  She helped launch The Cake Mamas way back - when a rather unusual partnership was formed between two talented women.  You're going to hear about things falling into place, taking big bets, knowing when you're not ready for something big, and pushing forward in spite of all odds. You're going to hear about losing it all and having to build yourself back up.   Imagine having to turn your life around from declaring bankruptcy - hitting rock bottom - and starting all over.  This is exactly what Janelle did.This is a story of comeback and Janelle shines her way through it all.  Open, honest, and so inspirational.  We go to California to sit and with Janelle and get her take on why you just need to make things happen in spite of all odds.  Enjoy.Learn more about Janelle:https://www.janellecopeland.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thecakemamas/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMyW66raI-iO4WS3vFdyUg---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Miranda is a serious serial entrepreneur.  Starting from the age of 16, she has always built her own businesses, but this fashion designer made the switch to baking by accident really.  When a child comes a long and forces you to change your career, it's amazing what rabbit holes you're searching will take you.  There's a sense of just going for it in this episode, when absolutely everyone is telling you you're just mad.  Miranda just goes with her gut and knows she needs to continue building something when nobody else thought she could.  Because when that moment finally comes and you know you're about to create something really special, it just makes it all so worth while!  You're going to hear Miranda's crazy up and down journey through this all and she's incredibly open and honest about it.  Her determination though is absolutely infectious.  So grab your drink of choice and sit down for this episode with the founder of Sweets Sticks from Melbourne, Australia.Learn more about Sweet Sticks here:https://www.sweetsticks.com.au---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

We're doing something completely different today as we're speaking with FOUR amazing bakers who collectively have over 40 years experience behind them - the Cake Makers Collective.  Sally, Jess, Charlotte, and Danielle all met late last year through a cake school and instantly become huge friends through their own whatsapp group.  They all have their own cake business and they all have their own specialities.  Danielle actually runs her own cafe in Kent.  The girls are placed around the UK so this WhatsApp group was the main way for them to communicate but it didn't take long before they realised they could pool their expertise together to develop a virtually-based, community-focused, training platform - the Cake Makers Collective.  We wanted to know more about the collective and how it came about.  It's an affordable, and bite-size approach to 1:1 training for anyone at any stage in their baking career.  This is not in-class training as there is definitely a place for that.  It's a very different approach and we found the diversity of experience the girls bring and their approach made us feel we should chat with them.  So, are you starting your baking journey?  Do you need help but live far away from any training centre where you could get help?  Well, keep listening as this may be what you're looking for.  On with the show….Find out more about the Collective here:Website:  https://www.cakegirlscollective.comJess -https://www.instagram.com/onepartlovebakery/Danielle -https://www.instagram.com/eatnmess/Charlotte - https://www.instagram.com/perfectcakesco/Sally - https://www.instagram.com/sallycoopercakeartist/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week we're in Luxembourg to speak with Winnie.  Fashion designer-turned baker and content creator with some pretty amazing bakes.  For example her cake rolls which are extremely unique.  This creative type fell into baking but it was never really part of the plan.  Giving up a career and figuring out what to do in life was a struggle.  However, baking has gone from being just something fun to keep the brain busy to now baking all sorts of creative content.  For someone with almost 700 thousand followers, she only just created a website!  But that doesn't phase Winnie.  She just goes with the flow and gives herself the space to be creative and let herself flourish.  She's been in some from of design and creativity for most of her life so this is now the natural continuation of what she loves as a person.  She's been in the fortunate position to have a husband continue to work to reduce the pressure on her to have to perform with her baking from the get go.   This has allowed her to develop her skills over time and see where it all takes her.  But as many of you know, the baking machine sucks you in bit by bit and you find yourself eventually turning this hobby into something full time.  How did Winnie handle that transition?  Listen on to hear her journey.Learn more about Winnie here:Website - https://www.ohcakeswinnie.comInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/ohcakeswinnie---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Imagine you started baking at 11, and by 12 your mum was already selling your goods on Facebook.  That was 10 years ago for our guest today.  Yes, that makes her 21 which makes today's episode just a fascinating listen.  I certainly was no where near a “career” at 21 let alone my teens.  But Aubree certainly tapped her creativity passed down to her and leveraged that from a very early age.  Based in Southern California, he career has already led to some interesting bakes.   You have to keep listening to hear about some of them!  She's incredibly talented, determined, and driven to make a success of it at such a young age.  This is just so inspiring to listen to!  And to top that a huge social media following as well.  Aubree is extremely focused, and pushes herself to improve on what she's doing all the time.  It's still mostly just her doing all the work.  How does a 21 year do it you may ask?  Keep listening to find out….More about Aubree here:Website - https://aubreescakery.comTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aubreescakeryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubreescakery---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

We are in Dublin, Ireland to chat with Jenny and Jay of Cupcakes and Counting.  Today,  it's a cute and quirky cafe that sell gorgeous treats and delicious coffee.  But the journey to this point is so so different!  They're both trained as nurses.  Left the Philippines years ago to build their careers and a better life.  But all it took was one event back home that forced them to do something that would set the path for the next 10 years on a journey in baking.  One thing has expanded to another not by their choice, but more by suggestions from people along the way saying they should do this, or try that.  It's turned into wedding cakes, classes, cafes, and even selling baking tools.  Their cheery attitude and relaxed approach to many things has allowed them to blossom and grow their business even during the pandemic.  Jenny's cakes are truly special and her talent has now taken her around the world to teach others.  But listening to their story just inspires me to think almost anything is possible if you put your best foot forward and just try.  It just never hurts to try.   Right, so let's hear the story of cupcakes and counting….Find out more about Cupcakes and Counting here:Website - https://cupcakesandcounting.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupcakesandcounting/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cupcakesandcounting---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Huntsville, Alabama.  I doubt many of you have been there.  I think I've driven through it at some point in my life.  But that's where we are today speaking with Ally, or “Sugar Pusher” as she's known online.  Ally is a content creator.  But she's been baking for a long time.  Her previous career while still creative was just hard work.  She's spent a long time in the music industry.  We actually spend a good bit of time talking to her about this part of her life because it's important to understand the past made her into who she is today.  It's a HARD industry to be in.  But wow can it shape and motivate you to succeed.  Ally has an incredible knack for creativity but also is extremely kind to share so much about how she's made it successful for her to people who are new to this industry.  Her content is witty, inspiring, funny, detailed, and quite varied!  We wanted to go in depth with a full-time content creator because this is one aspect of the baking industry that isn't well-understood and many people want to be a part of it.  And luckily we found Ally along the way to tell us about her baking journey too.  Everybody wins!  I really hope you get a lot out of this episode….Follow Sugarpusher her adventures here:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarpusherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarpusher/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Georgia was one of the first people I approached about OLBAA boxes when we first launched.  It's amazing to think 3 years later she's on our podcast!  Georgia has done so much in baking in such little time.  The home cake business, moving to a commercial kitchen, supplying cakes to brands like Harrods, training, classes, moving the business to Israel, setting up a in person cake school, and building a successful YouTube channel….It's hard to know where to start but we certainly did enjoy this chat.  She opens up quite a bit about how this all started and how she's had to make so many changes along the way to keep the business growing and specifically growing in a direction she wanted it to.  She's not the type to sit still and so you might be quite surprised to hear just how much Georgias's Cakes has added a removed different things over a few short years.  She's quite private so we're honoured to be able to talk to her and get to know more about Georgia herself.  I think you'll really enjoy this journey so let's get on with it…HafLearn more about Georgia here:Website - https://www.georgiascakes.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgiascakes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/georgiascakesukYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZU_AQlYPifcuiF0JDqLuxATikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@georgiascakes?lang=en---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Melbourne, Australia.  When I lived there I didn't know it for its cakes, I knew it for its coffee.  But things have changed a lot!  One of the largest content creators around lives here and joins us for this episode - I'm referring to Tigga Mac and her bestie Katie.  They've gone from slaving away in their tiny kitchen just keeping on top of cake orders to be internationally recognised for their antics on social media.  I learned so much talking to them about mastering social media - and particularly TikTok where they have - are you ready for this? - over 1.6million followers.  This has transformed their baking journey from taking cake orders to content creation and brand deals, but still, making lots of cake.  There are so many interesting themes and ideas that they come with up for content but at the heart of it is still they are self-taught, highly-talented bakers.  Years of grinding away to build up their business has given them the confidence to go create and have so much fun doing it - as a team  Get your notebook out for this one because there are so many useful lessons shared so kindly by these two lovely people.  We're really excited to share this with episode with you! Enjoy!-HafLearn more about TIgga Mac here:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tigga_macInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tigga_macFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cfdaus/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@tiggamacWebsite - https://tiggamac.com/homepage---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

St. Albans.  Just north of London is where you'll find this little village with lush green rolling hills, and where you'll find Amy's Bakehouse.. Amy is a 24 year old baker who runs her own cake business.  She  started in 2020 and has already moved into a commercial kitchen!  When we found out about Amy we just had to get her on the show as the pace of growth that she's gone through is just inspiring.  She was not a baker.  She started doing this right after finishing her degree.  She hasn't even started a career yet and the pandemic decided to set a new path for her.  Yes she is one of those bakers who came about as a part of the pandemic but the story of how it's all come together is what I find fascinating.  Amy's attitude, drive, and focus is so visible in our conversation as she tells us exactly why she is the way she is and how she has used that to her advantage.  Oh to be 24 again!  Anyway, let's get right to it and hear Amy's story….enjoy!Follow more here:Website - https://www.amysbakehouse.co.ukTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amys.bakehouseInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/amysbakehousee/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Australia, England, Australia, England… Kendra Groves has been bouncing back and forth with her husband between these two distant countries navigating her way through life and baking her way through a lot of it.  She's in Manchester now in case you're wondering.  She's originally trained in musical theatre and opera, but trying and trying to get somewhere in that industry just proved too difficult against many odds.   The abusive agents, the challenge of being tall, not looking the way you need to be.   It was all too much!Her passion to be creative has always been there but it wasn't until she started baking that she realised that she can keep that creativity going and make something of it.   Kendra is so vibrant, always in bright colours no matter what time of year it is, and very bubbly!  Just watch her social media and you'll instantly see what I'm talking about.  That personality is very addictive to watch and she has a great knack for keeping you entertained in any video she creates.  While she's a content creator by night, she still works as a chef during the day.  So balancing it all can be challenging.   How does she do it?  What inspires her to keep going? And does she even have black or grey in her wardrobe?  Keep listening to find out and hear about Kendra's inspiring baking journey…More about Kendra:Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kendragrovesInstragram - https://www.instagram.com/wildchildcakes/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Toowomba Australia, which is in Queensland in case you were curious - is not a place we ever thought we'd end up but in this little place is home to a brand that's known world wide - Cas Cakery.  Cassie, or “Cas” speaks with us today about her journey and what is so interesting here is that in such a short space of time she has rocketed her business from nothing to something incredible in just 5 short years.  What I love about Cassie is she reminds us about being honest about ourselves, reminding ourselves to make it fun, and most importantly, just take care of yourself.  The stress of running a baking business can take its toll on all of us.  Cassie has been very good about making sure she looks after herself mentally, physically, and emotionally.  Doing this has only allowed herself to blossom further in her business and push herself forward even more.  Of course, she didn't always do it this way.  She's hit that burn out stage multiple times, with frustration running high.  But through all that she's learned to watch for it before it happens so she can deal with it better.  I think this is a skill that we don't all have.  So, this is why this episode makes for a great listen.  Seeing that signs that suggest you need to adjust what you're doing.  Do you struggle with burn out, resentment, frustration?  Keep listening, there might be something in this that will help you take it all in your stride and manage it.  I really hope you enjoy this one.  Let's rock on with Cassie's baking journey.  More about Cas:Website - www.cascakery.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cas_cakery/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

We are back in England and just outside of London today in Woking, Surrey.  We're speaking with Victoria of Vic's Kitchen.  If you've ever wondered about running your own cake school, better ways to run you run your cake business, and even some quick ways to make some money, you've got to listen to this episode.Vic has been running a cake school now for almost a decade and through this she has amassed hundreds of students learning not just about baking of course, but various other - and just as important - aspects of running your own cake business.  The business end of things, pricing, marketing, and other strategies.  Vic has always been focused on the community and building a place that is fun for bakers to come and learn, feel comfortable, and most importantly, connect with other like-minded individuals.  We've even had one of her guest teachers on this show in season 1 - remember Harry Bakes?  This episode is full of great advice whether you're starting out, been at it for a while, or looking to add something new to your business.  It's hard work!  There's no question but Vic's determination and drive is so inspiring we think you're going to really enjoy this one.  Let's get on then with Vic's baking journey….Learn about Vic here:Website - https://www.victorias-kitchen.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/vicskitchen/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/victoriaskitchen/?locale=en_GB---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Today, we have an open an honest discussion about choosing your right path and making sure you're happy doing it.  We're speaking today with Thao who is the brain behind the brand Don't Tell Charles from Melbourne Australia. If you've ever created a concrete cake, you can thank Thao for that as she was the first one to make it. Thao has taught thousands through her cake school.  But it all started way before that.  Going against the grain of family expectations, she started a cafe and went through a lot of changes to get to where she is today.  It's taught her so much about herself and through this journey she has then gone on to teach so many others in all manner of skills not just with baking, but with business ownership, entrepreneurship, and being an inspiring soul to so many.  We personally loved this chat because Thao beautifully opens up about the ups and downs of it all but through this discussion has the positivity and determination to continue to succeed no matter where life takes her.  For those of you who constantly question what you're doing in life, sit back and take a listen.   We think you'll get a lot out of this one.Learn more about Thao here:Website - https://donttellcharles.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/donttellcharles/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/donttellcharles/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/donttellcharles/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Hey everyone!  So you all know by now, we started this podcast to help build something of a support network for bakers.  A place where you can listen, learn, relate, be inspired, and most importantly, not feel alone in your own baking journey.  So imagine, if you really are baking on your own, in a country where the style of baking you do is non-existent.  Where the ingredients, accessories, and access to training all comes from overseas.  Imagine, your favourite sprinkles, or palm spears coming from thousands of miles away!Say hello to Anjali - or Cakes and Co as she goes by online.  Anjali lives in Panama.  Think Central America.  Definitely not the middle of nowhere, but in the baking world, some days it can certainly feel that way.  Through all of this though Anjali has built a brand, a style, and a significant following on social media by her inspiring cakes, patterns, use of colours, and designs.  She's created something out of nothing and so we were really interested to speak with her.  Just a note, English is her third language so she spoke so well about her challenges even though it's not her mother tongue.  Right, let's not keep you waiting and hear Anjali's baking journey.  Enjoy.Learn more about Anjali here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cakesandcopty/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Hey everyone, this week we are really excited to head to Winnipeg in Canada to speak with two very well-known twin sisters Jenna and Ashley of Jenna Rae Cakes.  This is quite a story because what you see today of there amazing company has so much behind to get it to where It is.  Jenna is the baker and Ashley is the designer.  The beauty about this pairing meant that Ashley always had Jenna's back when it came to an outside mind to help style, present, and market Jenna'a creations.  But it wasn't easy.  Jenna spent years working in a commercial kitchen through the night to bake as she couldn't bake at home.  Then going off to do her day job in between.  Ashley was working in graphic design and had her own career but could see how she could help her sister in marketing these beautiful creations.  But it wasn't always planned this way.  It never is right?  But look at them now.  Food Network cake judges, numerous TV and magazine features, 3 shops, a best-selling recipe book.....it's amazing!  I can't wait for you to hear their story…. So let's jump right in with Jenna Rae Cakes.Website:  - www.jennaraecakes.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennaraecakes/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennaraecakes/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0RkkTUnT1t1FCq-VZOsGwTheir book:Amazon Canada - https://a.co/d/1gefWNkAmazon USA - https://a.co/d/emNiLwbAmazon UK - https://amzn.eu/d/9200THQAmazon Australia - https://amzn.asia/d/hjxqPud---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Hey everyone, this week it's back to northern England to chat with Tracy of Cotton and Crumbs.  Just 2 years into running her business she realised that not every aspect of running a cake business is exciting.  For most of us, it's the decorating or designing bit - the art - that we all really enjoy.  So, she employed her husband to do all the boring bits.  Baking the cakes, making the buttercream or ganache, cleaning!  This then allowed Tracy to focus on what she did best and what she enjoys the most.  Designing cakes, and especially making flowers.  Tracy's ability to create flowers for her cakes are some of the best we've seen.  Her style is all about elegance with contemporary wedding cake design.  You notice I say the word “design” a lot because you guys are ARTISTS and what you design on a cake is nothing short of incredible!  It's good to remind yourself of that because you don't just make cakes, you create art that's edible!  Tracy's been in this game for a while now and has a lot of sound advice to share especially for wedding cake listeners.  So, let's jump right in…. Enjoy this one.Find out more on Tracy here:Website - https://www.cottonandcrumbs.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cottonandcrumbs/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064599557383---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Hey everyone, we're off to Brisbane Australia this week to sit down with Ekaterina, or Ekats as you may know her by.  The timing of this conversation is fitting as you're about to find out and we meet Ekats at a point in her career where although she's done so much it still feels like she's just getting started.   She's a highly creative person - I mean, just go look at her instagram feed where she can match a her incredible style of dress to a cake over and over - and she finds inspiration in so many things and channels that into so many different areas.  After all, her corporate life was in sales and marketing for various well-known brands so she's got a lot of experience to draw on - but she's not keeping it to herself and shares extensively what she's learnt and teaches so many in her own courses. This conversation is full of inspiring stories so lets not waste any more time and here get right to it.  Enjoy this one!To find out more about Ekats....Website:https://www.ekats.com.auInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ekats/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week we're talking to one of our most requested bakers to interview for this podcast - Finch Bakery - Rachel and Lauren, twin sisters who started this journey just over 10 years ago have built a well-known UK bakery bakery in the North West of England.  Throughout this journey, it's amazing to see how they have stayed humble, true to themselves, and so transparent during the whole process.If you want to know what it takes, and I mean what it TRULY takes in those first years of running a business, you must give this one a listen.  It's just not something you can learn in a business degree.  You need to hear it from Rachel and Lauren.  The hours, the hard work, and the desire to stay in it loving what you do even if you're spending 18 hours a day on it. This… is genuine entrepreneurship.This is a bit longer than most of our usual episodes, but we're talking to two people not one so there's a bit more to say!  Stay with us as the untold story of Finch Bakery is about to be heard for the first time.  Enjoy…Website:www.finchbakery.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/finchbakery/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/finchbakery/Get their book!  (UK) https://amzn.eu/d/02Ganrw (USA) https://a.co/d/5rsozGK(Canada) https://a.co/d/bnnzfcY---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Welcome back to season 2!  Have you missed us?  We are so excited to be back and really happy to have another line-up of amazing bakers for this season.  Today, we're in the North of England to speak with Amy of Amy's Little Cakery.  You may know her from some of her cartoon cakes she's recently done, but this story goes back a little further.  Holding down a busy day job while also baking on the weekends is not easy, but welcome to Amy's life.  Regardless of this Amy has been able to put out all kinds of cakes.  And not just fondant or buttercream.  There are been florals, gravity-defying architectural cakes, wedding cakes, and of course, cartoon cakes to name a few.   Her desire to keep pushing herself and try new things has got her some interesting attention.  Just this past week she went viral and ended up being interviewed on a US news channel.  What does it feel like to go viral?  How does one keep on top of all the busy schedules?  What truly keeps this woman going?  We're about to find, so enjoy this episode and it's good to be back!Find out more about Amy here:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amys.littlecakery---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Hey everyone, listen the person you're about to hear from in this episode is where Rachel really found the start of her cake inspiration.  I'm talking about Jenne from Posh Little Cakes in Perth, Australia.  For many of you bakers, your baking career is your second career.  You've given up the corporate or day job for one of many reasons and moved into baking.  Jenne did just that.  This is a story about making that sacrifice of a life as a high flying executive at a large multi-national company.  Kid-free and a travelling the world.  But that all changed when she had to quit.  It took lots of determination, grit, and perseverance to build the cake business and school she has today.  It's safe to say making that transition was hugely difficult for an ambitious female where her world was turned upside down.  But to hear the story of how she made it happen is just amazing.   You'll hear a bit about Rachel and I in this episode, and also we start off talking about cake stands of all things and oh, and excuse the dog barking.   Hey what can I say? This is us, this is real life, and we're just happy you're tuning to hear the journey.  We really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do to….let's crack on with Jenne from Posh Little Cakes….Learn more about Jenne here:Website - https://www.poshlittlecakes.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/poshlittlecakes/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Where do you go to find your inspiration?  You could say looking online, you could say in books, you could say you're inspired by other people.  For our guest this week, inspiration for her is everywhere.  Here we have another one person business, run by a somebody who is obsessed with managing her time efficiently, and really does try to get the absolute most out of her work on a daily basis.  She has created her own style by way of choosing what cakes she did NOT want to make.  This has led to her growing her brand and cake design very quickly leading to brand ambassador partnerships, and now teaching at a cake school.  Who are we talking about?  Chell of ChellBells Cakes based in South East London.  Her cakes drive emotion, fun, style, and elegance.  She's not shy to share the behind the scenes her on social media and now she sits down with us to share her baking journey.  So let's get right to it with Chell.  Hope you like this one.Follow Chell and her baking journey here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chellbells_cakes/Website - https://chellbells.com---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week we are off to Canada to sit down with Lindsay also known for her brand The Flour Girl.  Lindsay is truly a high performer.  She has 3 educational degrees (one in neurosceince).  She still maintains a full time job.  She has built her own brand and manufactures her own line of baking tools which in turn has allowed her to build a huge following on social media (more than 350K on IG)  She has an academy to learn how to bake and on top of all that runs an e-commerce store with her partner!Are you exhausted yet?  Baking started to counter her anxiety with juggling so many things.  It's been her form of therapy and she speaks openly about that which is fascinating to learn and understand.   Her story is inspiring as it teaches us that no matter where you are in life, you always have room to grow.   Here we go then with Lindsay's baking journey…. enjoy….Learn more about Lindsay here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflourgirl_/Her online store - https://shoptheflourgirl.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMwiOc34FojM56KbXq_m0gPinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/theflourgirl_/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week we're going international!  We are off to LA to sit down with Hellen, the former Food Network contestant and owner of Dport Sweets - an online bakery.  But this story far from straight forward.  She's not from LA and moved to the US at a young age.  She had to learn English, and she had to find her feet as a teenager in a new country.  So when her dad decided to buy her that first mixer, it all just seemed to make sense from there. Hellen offers all kinds of desserts at Dport Sweets because she refuses to believe she can't perfect something. However, she goes a lot further to get into the details of the full customer experience and why this is so important to her, and ultimately makes her stand out in a crowded California market.  With millions of views on her social media, we can tell you she doesn't need a celebrity to help promote her work even if she lives amongst them.  So let's get stuck in with Hellen's baking journey….we hope you like it.Follow Hellen's journey here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dportsweets/Website - https://www.dportsweets.com---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week we're off to Wales to speak with non-other than the queen of Dalmatian print and pastels, Carly, or Wish Upon a Cupcake as you might know her on social media.  Carly has such an interesting story because she's been able to make a career change within the baking world going from weddings to well, not doing weddings.  But starting new trends, helping to start a business in the dried flower space, becoming a brand ambassador, and of course, baking different things to what se used to do.  What is quite a shock in all of this is she literally lost her business overnight and had to start from scratch all over again.  How did she do it?  Well, it's time to find out, so here we go with episode 4 and a chat with Carly.Follow Carly here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wishuponacupcake_/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wishuponacupcakeHer Website - https://wishuponacupcakeonline.co.uk---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week, we're off to Nottingham, England to chat with Halima also known as @cakelicious_pops.    An inspiring, articulate, and passionate baker who has really taken her baking skills to new highs by continually pushing herself to cement her own design.This is a chat that's full of insight considering she's taken her time to build her reputation and business in her area to set herself apart.  Halima's skills are varied with her contemporary and elegant designs but her sugar flowers are something quite special.This conversation is not about getting big on social media but more about focusing on the key aspects of your business as a baker to build your brand in your area and establishing yourself among key demographics.   There's so much to learn here!Fun fact:  This was the first episode we ever recorded to kick off this Podcast!Find out more about Halima here:Instagram Profile - https://www.instagram.com/halimascakeartistry/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

This week, we sit down with a relative newcomer to the baking world, and our first male guest - Harry.   Harry started baking 2020 but has very quickly developed his skills, built an incredible social media following on both Instagram and TikTok, and is now even teaching at a cake school not far from where he lives!How has he achieved such success so quickly?  We find out and also learn that Harry's laid back attitude and ability to balance his day job - an aircraft engineer - with this baking life is definitely not an easy task but he has managed to make it work!Harry is incredibly easy going to chat with and this episode he takes the time to give healthy insight into how he was able to build his social media following so quickly.  Within 18 months he's closing in on 100k followers on Instagram and over 50k on TikTok.  This is after Instagrams algorithm changes from 2021 that made this so much harder for many to grow their accounts.We hope he inspires many of you who are just starting or who have been doing this a while to grab opportunity when it comes and have a lot of fun doing it!Follow Harry here:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/harrybakess/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@harrybakess---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Welcome to the first episode of MBJ!  This week we have one of the most incredible floral cupcake bakers around - Jane Taylor.  Jane started from nothing after having her 5th (!!) child and decided to get to work on something she always enjoyed - baking!The journey has been a great one but with some help along the way in the form of some some great friends to keep her going, she has built her cake business into something now that looks very different to when she started.  An online cake school, mastering the art of buttercream flowers, and teaching and inspiring so many other bakers.  She has over 300,000 followers on Instagram who marvel at her work.Jane is no nonsense, and isn't afraid to say what is necessary.  But she's also extremely caring, and full of positive energy.  We think you'll get a lot of our this first episode!Learn more about Jane:Website: https://www.taylormadecakecourses.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakesbyjanetaylor/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE8WiyYv4dWKC_49Cr20QyAtwitter: https://twitter.com/cakesbyjanefacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TaylormadeCakecourses/---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel

Welcome to "My Baking Journey"Get a little preview into what our podcast is about in 90 seconds!  We are launching towards the end of September with  Season 1 where we are speaking with some of the world's top home bakers to gain their insight and experiences into running their own baking business.  It's not all sunshine and rainbows!You can find us atInstagram @olbaa_cake_boxwww.olbaa.shopTik Tok @olbaa_cake_box---This podcast is produced in London and Madrid by OLBAA. OLBAA makes the best dessert packaging on the market because it's designed by a baker and not by a spreadsheet. From strong and tall cake boxes, to the game-changing tall cupcake boxes, OLBAA loves to innovate the packaging to make bakers' bakes look the best they can be. After all, you've spent hours making all those amazing desserts, why put them in a cheap and flimsy box? Show it off and make a statement with OLBAA.To find out more, head over to www.olbaa.shopSponsorship enquires (starting at as little as £50) and any questions you may have, send them over to info@olbaa.ukSee you next time on My Baking Journey!-Haf & Rachel