Podcasts about Sprinkles Cupcakes

Back in January, we had on Julie Masino, the President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, who walked us through her strategy for transforming the brand, and gave great insights into general trends in the restaurant industry. Since it's summer time, and patio season is in full swing, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this gem. Summary: What does it take to revitalize a legacy brand, while maintaining its identity? By balancing tradition and transformation, any company can breathe new life into its business and consistently evolve to meet the changing expectations of customers and employees alike.Today's guest is Julie Masino. Julie is President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, a role she took on just over a year ago in November of 2023. Since then, she's led the company with a focus on innovation and growth drawing on her over 30 years of experience in the restaurant and retail industries. Previously, Julie served President of International at Taco Bell and before that, President of North America. She's also held senior leadership positions at Sprinkles Cupcakes, Mattel, Starbucks, and began her career at iconic brands like Godiva, Coach, J. Crew, and Macy's. In this episode, Julie shares her vision for the brand and the five-pillar transformation strategy she is implementing aimed at enhancing market share, guest experience, and profitability.Highlights:Julie explains the opportunity she saw for Cracker Barrel (2:58)Julie's fiver pillar strategy for Cracker Barrel's transformation (4:25)Why dinner remains a key area for increasing market share (9:23)What updates are being made to Cracker Barrel's pricing strategy? (12:39)Improving facilities and team satisfaction (15:44)Julie highlights the metrics correlated with sales growth (18:48)Digital and off-premises growth (23:00)How Cracker Barrel is engaging younger consumers (27:05)Links:Julie Masino on LinkedInCracker Barrel on LinkedInCracker Barrel WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

In this episode of the Think Millions Podcast, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with Ashley Rogers, a powerhouse in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) space. Ashley has built and sold four companies, generated over $40 million in sales, and now dedicates her time to helping founders avoid costly mistakes through her mentorship platform, Shelf-Made.From baking protein cookies in her kitchen to leading Sprinkle CPG and working with Sprinkles Cupcakes, Ashley shares her hard-won lessons on retail strategy, product development, and the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship. She also dives into why small brands fail in big-box retail, how to break into stores like Target, and why building community is the secret weapon most founders overlook.Whether you're launching your first product or scaling your second, this episode is a masterclass in grit, strategy, and brand-building brilliance.Key Parts of the Conversation:1:27 – 2:36 – Why She Keeps Returning to CPG Despite the grind, Ashley thrives in the space because of her passion and resilience.2:36 – 4:13 – The Buff Bake Origin Story From health-conscious cravings to protein cookies made in her kitchen and scaled with hustle.4:23 – 5:19 – Spudzy and Building with Mission Creating a brand around upcycled sweet potatoes and learning the power of brand purpose.5:33 – 7:12 – Learning from Mistakes Ashley's biggest lesson: pricing for profit. Margins matter more than hype.7:51 – 10:49 – Getting into Retail (and Staying There) Why small brands fail in retail and the importance of starting small, building a data story, and focusing geographically.10:49 – 12:50 – What Went Wrong with Mighty Yum Dr. Alexa shares her own CPG challenges—scaling too fast, shelf-life issues, and cash flow struggles.12:54 – 14:08 – Retail vs. D2C Why TikTok Shops are the new frontier and why it all depends on your product.15:16 – 16:15 – Where to Invest First Put your first dollars into product development and branding—not just marketing.16:23 – 17:10 – Red Flags in Early Brands If it doesn't look good or taste good, it won't last.17:55 – 18:58 – Product or Story: What Comes First? Founders are the new influencers. People buy into people before the product.19:31 – 20:25 – From Spudzy to Sprinkle CPG How Ashley leveraged relationships and investment to transition into her next big chapter.21:32 – 24:39 – Shelf-Made: Building a Founders Community A behind-the-scenes look at Ashley's platform to help CPG founders navigate the industry and connect with each other.24:44 – 26:06 – Final Fun Question Ashley's guilty pleasure snack, chocolate—and a shoutout to Sprinkles chocolate line.Great Quotes from the Podcast:"I'm an idea person and an executor. You just have to start.""Getting on the shelf is one thing. Staying on the shelf is a whole different game.""It took me three companies to understand the importance of pricing for profit.""If it doesn't taste good, no one's buying it again. If it doesn't look good, they won't buy it the first time.""Start small. Make one retailer work before you chase all of them.""Founders are the new influencers. People want to buy into people, not just products.""Creating a product is fucking hard. That's why I built Shelf-Made—to make it a little less lonely."ResourcesAll Episodes: Think Millions PodcastQuestions or Comments: support@thynkconsultinggroup.comAlexa's Instagram: @dralexadagostinoAlexa's Website: A

On today's episode I am talking with the CEO of Sprinkles, Ashley Rogers. Ashley is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand builder, and mentor with years of experience in the CPG industry. Throughout her career she has built and sold four companies and is now the CEO of Sprinkles CPG, the sister company of the iconic Sprinkles Cupcakes. In this episode we dive into how to build a sustainable startup that will make it to the selling stage, importance of product innovation, tips for retail, fundraising, and so much more. This one is packed with tips for anyone already in the space or looking to start a business of their own. Enjoy!To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. To connect with Ashley on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Sprinkles on Instagram, click HERE. To shop Sprinkles Chocolates, click HERE.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit Sprinkleschocolate.com and use code DREAMBIGGER for 20% off your first purchase.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The remarkable Ashley Rogers, an accomplished entrepreneur, brand builder, and mentor in the food and beverage world is on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. With over 15 years of experience and the successful creation and sale of four companies generating nearly $40 million in sales, Ashley's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Currently the CEO of Sprinkles CPG, a subsidiary of the iconic Sprinkles Cupcakes brand, Ashley spearheads innovative ventures like cupcake-flavored chocolate and the cupcake cup, which have skyrocketed into over 4,000 Walmart and 2,000 Target stores within just one year. In this episode, Ashley shares insights into her entrepreneurial drive, deeply influenced by her entrepreneur father and a strong desire to carve her own path. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of food and beverage startups, emphasizing the importance of resilience, creativity, and knowing when to let go and sell a business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned businessperson, or just someone looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and motivating stories that will encourage you to dream big and thrive. Don't miss out on this deliciously insightful episode of Thrive LouD! Follow Us:

Summary: What does it take to revitalize a legacy brand, while maintaining its identity? By balancing tradition and transformation, any company can breathe new life into its business and consistently evolve to meet the changing expectations of customers and employees alike.Today's guest is Julie Masino. Julie is President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, a role she took on just over a year ago in November of 2023. Since then, she's led the company with a focus on innovation and growth drawing on her over 30 years of experience in the restaurant and retail industries. Previously, Julie served President of International at Taco Bell and before that, President of North America. She's also held senior leadership positions at Sprinkles Cupcakes, Mattel, Starbucks, and began her career at iconic brands like Godiva, Coach, J. Crew, and Macy's. In this episode, Julie shares her vision for the brand and the five-pillar transformation strategy she is implementing aimed at enhancing market share, guest experience, and profitability.Highlights:Julie explains the opportunity she saw for Cracker Barrel (2:58)Julie's fiver pillar strategy for Cracker Barrel's transformation (4:25)Why dinner remains a key area for increasing market share (9:23)What updates are being made to Cracker Barrel's pricing strategy? (12:39)Improving facilities and team satisfaction (15:44)Julie highlights the metrics correlated with sales growth (18:48)Digital and off-premise growth (23:00)How Cracker Barrel is engaging younger consumers (27:05)Links:Julie Masino on LinkedInCracker Barrel on LinkedInCracker Barrel WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Candace Nelson, an entrepreneur, investor, author, and media personality best known for founding Sprinkles Cupcakes. Candace is keynoting NRN's CREATE Event for Emerging Restaurateurs this October 9, where Sam will interview her on the CREATE stage about her life as an entrepreneur and restaurateur. In this podcast, you'll get just a small taste of that interview as they explore her journey from the finance world to cupcakes to pizza. In this conversation, you'll find out why:You capture guests' attention by flying in the face of expectation The life of an entrepreneur shows leaders what they're made ofYou don't have to fly a rocket to the moon to be a successful entrepreneurYou should secure proof of concept before you raise capital to growThere's plenty more to learn from Candace at CREATE this October! Register for CREATE — for free! — at https://informaconnect.com/create/ Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.

Turning your passion into a household brand that scales, inspires, and seizes opportunity. Jasmine Star and I are back with another collab episode with the incredible Candace Nelson! You might know her as the founder of the iconic Sprinkles Cupcakes and the delicious Pizzana pizza or as a shark on Shark Tank. Told you she was incredible! Today, we talk about:  (5:46) How Candace grew her initial Sprinkles brand into more opportunities  (9:27) The first 3 things Candace did when she pivoted  (12:33) Behind-the-scenes of Candace's Shark Tank experience  (20:49) The elements of a fantastic pitch  (27:55) Tips for navigating necessary risks  (30:14) Advice for finding the courage to do something different and go against the grain  (34:35) 3 things you can do TODAY to overcome imposter syndrome, dream big, and chase those dreams "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Resource Mentioned In The Episode: How the Cupcake Queen Broke Free of Her Brand Shark Tank Sprinkles Cupcakes Pizzana Sugar Rush Oprah: The Story Behind Sprinkles Cupcakes Gently Soap Thirteen Loon Daniele Uditi Follow Candace Sweet Success newsletter instagram.com/candacenelson linkedin.com/in/candacenelson9 tiktok.com/@candacenelson  candace-nelson.com    Follow Jasmine The Jasmine Star Show podcast instagram.com/jasminestar jasminestar.com Follow Amy Online Marketing Made Easy podcast instagram.com/amyporterfield amyporterfield.com

Candace Nelson is a living breathing example of how to turn your passion into profit. After quitting her career in investment banking, she had plans to go to business school, but changed them last minute to instead do what she called a Pastry MBA, and to hone her baking craft. She started Sprinkles Cupcakes from her small flat in 2005, nearly 20 years later, Candace has sold over 200m cupcakes from her bakeries and cupcake ATMs across the country. The story of how she achieved this growth is wild, and includes cameos from Tom Cruise and Oprah From featuring on the US version of Dragon's Den, Shark Tank, to being a judge on Netflix's cupcake wars, Candace has created a baking empire, and I can't wait for you to hear all about it.+CANDACE'S LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/?hl=enHer book, Sweet Success: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1400231507/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1685421586&sr=8-2-sponsPizzana: https://pizzana.com/+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

Join host Nina Westbrook for an inspiring and insightful Do Tell Relationship Podcast season finale featuring the remarkable Candace Nelson! Candace, the brilliant entrepreneur behind Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana, bestselling author, and this season's guest shark on Shark Tank shares her journey from passion to powerhouse business ventures. In this episode, Candace opens up about her path to turning a sweet idea into a thriving empire, the pivotal moments that led her to sell Sprinkles in 2012, and how she tackled feelings of imposter sydrome as she was a young entrepreneur. Dive deep into the dynamic world of young entrepreneurs and discover what's next on the horizon for innovative minds. Plus, Candace reveals her secrets to juggling multiple successful ventures while maintaining precious family time. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a fan of her delicious creations, or simply looking for motivation to pursue your dreams, this episode is packed with valuable insights and heartwarming moments. Tune in and get inspired by Candace Nelson's story of sweet success. Find Candace here: https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/?hl=en - Let's Connect! https://www.instagram.com/dotellpodca... & https://www.instagram.com/ninawestbro... Have a question for Nina? Leave yours here: https://linktr.ee/dotellrelationship Want to play the Do Tell Card game too? You can find the Standard and Couples Editing here: https://dotellcardgame.com/collections/do-tell-card-games This podcast is produced by Gotham Production Studios. Check out our website: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/ and find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothamproductionstudios/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nina-westbrook/message

Tune in to the latest episode of The Cool Mom Code Podcast with host Lizzy Mathis, featuring the incredible Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes & Pizzana, New York Times Bestselling Author, TV Personality, and Guest Shark on Shark Tank. As a cool mama of two teenage boys, Candace shares her inspiring insights on motherhood, navigating teenage years, and finding balance as a mompreneur. Join Lizzy and Candace as they delve into topics like saying no, protecting your energy, digital footprint awareness, encouraging kids to explore, and following your instincts in business and life.  Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town! Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis. Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16OsVdIMwSc4ziMlwZHM33-9Ve5a3hiX Follow Candace, Sprinkles & Pizzana on Instagram: @candacenelson @sprinklescupcakes & @pizzana  Buy Candace's Book: ‘The Sprinkles Baking Book': https://amzn.to/3IvC2It  Buy Candace's Book: ‘Sweet Success': https://amzn.to/3TojYGz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to your career, any connection you make has the potential to change your life. And for entrepreneurs Candance Nelson and Kristen Dunning, their paths crossed in a unique way. Candace is the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures, and she most recently joined Season 15 of ABC's Shark Tank as a guest shark. Kristen is a horticultural and agricultural researcher and the founder of Gently Soap – an award-winning line of herbal-infused bath products that Kristen presented on Shark Tank in 2023, securing Candace as an investor. In this interview, we talk about the importance of uplifting those in our lives, Candace and Kristen's entrepreneurial journeys, and the incredible story that brought these two women together. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:Candace's early career in investment banking and what inspired her to change course, follow her passion, and launch her first business – Sprinkles CupcakesWhat motivated Kristen to begin her research on incorporating botanicals safely into skincare, and how she turned an idea she had during the Covid-19 lockdown into a fully-fledged businessWhat goes on behind the scenes on Shark Tank for both the sharks and the entrepreneurs, and how Kristen and Candace ended up on the showThe next steps in Candace and Kristen's careers, and the plans they have for Gently Soap's futureThe value of partnership in a fast-paced and competitive entrepreneurial world Find Candace Nelson:www.candace-nelson.comIG: @candacenelsonTwitter: @candacenelsonLinkedIn: Candace NelsonFind Kristen Dunning:www.gentlysoap.comIG: @professionalplantgirl; @gentlysoapFacebook: Kristen Dunning; GentlyLinkedIn: Kristen DunningFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts. To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on Instagram and on YouTube. Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.Thank you for listening.

Join us in this episode as we sit down with the incredible Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures. From her pioneering work in the cupcake industry to her current role on Shark Tank, Candace shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of venture investing. We discuss:  The origins of Sprinkles Cupcakes and the early days of transforming a startup into a nationwide success. (Plus, the story behind the creation of the first cupcake ATM!)  The qualities that excite Candace about an entrepreneur and the key factors she considers when making investment decisions. Insights into time management, self-care, and the evolving nature of entrepreneurship over the years. Learn more about Candace's inspiring story in her book, Sweet Success Need a treat? Find a Sprinkles Cupcakes store near you or order for nationwide shipping within the U.S.  Looking for something savory? Try Pizzana in-person if you're in Los Angeles or Dallas, or take advantage of their nationwide shipping.  Discover more about Candace's investing work at CN2 Ventures and on Season 15 of Shark Tank!   More from Candace Nelson:  Website  Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by Candace Nelson. Candace co-founded Sprinkles Cupcakes with her husband, Charles, in 2005. In 2012, they sold the business for 10s of millions to a private equity firm. In this conversation, we discuss scaling a business from scratch, essential mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to make, as well as the compounding effects of small efficiencies. --- You can follow Candace on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack! You can also find her book, Sweet Success, on Amazon. --- Public has finally released options trading on their platform! To learn more about all of the product features Public offers, ⁠click here!⁠ --- Save your spot for our covered call webinar, ⁠click here!⁠ Opt-in and share your email, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4-module video course!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download our FREE Budget Template, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Robert: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/RobertJCroak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Austin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/austinhankwitz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: richhabitspodcast@gmail.com

In this first edition of "Frank's Favorites," Frank Buckley shares excerpts from some of his favorite conversations from the podcast's 7 year history. This episodes theme is "Female Entrepreneurs." Frank revisits conversations with women who have shaken up the world of business, including OPI founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Spanx founder Sara Blakely, and Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever feel like you are too independent to be married? Do you feel like you might intimidate men? Michelle Wong is the Chief Marketing Officer of Sprinkles Cupcakes. She is a fiercely independent, high performing, C-suite executive who travels 50% of the year, and, she's been happily married for 17 years.In this episode we talk about how to be independent while also in a relationship. She talks about flowing through marriage with her husband Dave, living in abundance, and staying unapologetically true to you.Michelle Wong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michimichibee/

In this episode, GALE Chief Innovation Officer, Ben James, and Sprinkles Cupcakes Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Wong, sit down to discuss inspiring repeat customers, maintaining a connected customer journey, building a global brand and a whole lot more.

Chic is not typically a word associated with fish. But it is fitting for Fishwife. A modern, super-premium brand of tinned seafood, Fishwife is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb. Launched in December 2020, the Los Angeles-based company markets ethically sourced canned tuna, salmon, trout and anchovies from fisheries and aquaculture farms in the United States and Europe. Known for its bright and quirky label designs, Fishwife built a thriving DTC business early on and gradually introduced distribution to select brick-and-mortar retailers across the U.S. Earlier this year, Whole Foods began selling Fishwife products at stores in its Southern Pacific region and will add them to its Northern California locations this summer.  In this episode, Millstein spoke about the “light bulb” moment and planning process that led to the development of Fishwife, the impact of its striking label design on trial and word of mouth marketing, her perspective on scaling a niche concept and how she navigated and learned from a potentially devastating sourcing crisis. Show notes: 0:43: Interview: Becca Millstein, Co-Founder/CEO, Fishwife - Millstein met with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at Expo West 2023 where the entrepreneur spoke about Fishwife's emergence as a “pandemic baby,” parallels between her previous career in the music industry and that of consumer products and why it was important to identify the brand's target consumer early on. She also explained how Fishwife's branding and label designs generated significant interest among consumer and trade media and foundation for DTC success, the day that Millstein worried that her business was in peril and how she planned to avoid a similar one in the future and how she assesses partnerships with other consumer brands. Brands in this episode: Fishwife, Liquid Death, Fly By Jing, Magic Spoon, Three Wishes, Scout Canning, Patagonia Provisions, Chicken of the Sea, Aura Bora, Omsom, Van Leeuwen, Jeni's, Sprinkles Cupcakes

Candace Nelson, a serial entrepreneur, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, and author of Sweet Success, got laid off during the dot-com bubble, leading her to reevaluate her career path. Growing up baking, Candace decided to fill her unemployed free time by attending pastry school. This experience unlocked her passion, making her realize that she needed to pursue a career that brought fulfillment and joy. She took a considerable risk and poured her life savings into creating the world's first cupcake bakery. As the original trailblazer transforming the cupcake from a commodity to a luxury experience, Candace was a pioneer. She also came up with the idea of the cupcake ATM, which allows customers to purchase cupcakes 24/7, a solution to her problem of not being able to get her hands on a cupcake late at night while having a pregnancy craving. But as you'll learn from this episode and her new book, you can't just rely on your one big idea. Innovation doesn't sleep, and competitors are just one step behind you. Candace has now expanded into pizza with a brand called Pizzana. Her book, Sweet Success, is a comprehensive guide to entrepreneurship, not a sugarcoated version--she shares the mishaps, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons she learned. In this episode, Candace speaks about the importance of perseverance and resilience and reminds listeners and aspiring entrepreneurs that before a 'yes,' there will be many more 'no's.' She also shares her approach to decision-making, which includes using her gut, heart, and mind, and emphasizes the importance of being intentional in everything. As we face an economic downturn, many people worldwide are forced to reevaluate their careers and what direction they want to go in life. Candace's story and Sweet Success are the perfect inspiration and toolkit for anyone who wants to build a brand.

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, NYT bestselling author, and WSJ Contributor. She is best known as Co-Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM and Pizzana, a chain of award-winning pizzerias. In her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit, she shares her secrets on “launching nimbly,” combating imposter syndrome, and the importance of building a strong network around you. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: Candace-Nelson.com INSTAGRAM: @candacenelson FACEBOOK: /sprinklescandace

As you know by now, personal development is our jam at Sub Box Basics. We built an entire subscription box business around it. There's so much to learn from other entrepreneurs, especially those that pepper FUN in the game!In today's episode, Julie interviews Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, judge of Cupcake Wars and author of Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit. (which just came out Nov 8th!)Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, Wall Street Journal contributor and an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership in November 2022. Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded pizzerias leading the third wave of pizza in the US. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and Norwich terrier, Willy.LINKSGet Candace's book, Sweet Success, at https://amzn.to/3F2qifXv (affiliate link)Learn more about Candace Nelson at https://candace-nelson.comhttps://www.instagram.com/candacenelson https://twitter.com/candacenelson https://www.tiktok.com/@candacenelsonTo be eligible to win Julie's copy of the book, screenshot this podcast episode and share on Instagram, tagging @candancenelson and @subscriptionboxbasics. We'll pick a winner on December 5th, 2022. Head over right now to boxbesties.com where you can sign up for the waitlist for our newest program that will be part group coaching, part mastermind, part girls trip. There will be limited spots available and you do not want to miss this. Join the waitlist at boxbesties.com so you are first to get all the details. BoxBesties.comSupport the show

Guest: Candace Nelson, author and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes Candace Nelson, entrepreneur, author and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, makes her first visit to the HR Break Room® podcast. From a self-made pastry chef to a permanent judging spot on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, Candace Nelson has rewritten the recipe on turning a passion into a successful career. After opening the world's first cupcake bakery in 2005, Nelson continued to grow, becoming an angel investor and author of two books, the most recent being Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit, hitting shelves in November 2022. Candace joins host Morgan Beard to discuss her first foray in the cupcake market, women in entrepreneurship and how shaping her own mindset was instrumental to her success. In this episode of HR Break Room, Nelson discusses: how mindset plays a role in entrepreneurship tackling imposter syndrome female representation in the startup and venture capital arena

Candace Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and her book "Sweet Successes: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion Into Profit." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Candace Nelson and her husband Charles co-founded the Sprinkles cupcake company, their friends and family thought it was a terrible idea. “We were essentially two out-of-work investment bankers looking to bet it all on cupcakes at the height of a low-carb craze,” Candace said to host Kerry Diamond. Not only did Sprinkles become a huge hit, but the couple sold a portion of the business and went on to launch Pizzana, another company built around a much-loved food. Candace, who today is a much sought-after dessert and start-up expert, has compiled the two subjects into a business book titled Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe To Turn Your Passion Into Profit.Candace joins us to share the challenges faced in getting Sprinkles up and running, the lessons she learned along the way, and some of the wisdom found in Sweet Success.Thank you to Käserei Champignon, the maker of Cambozola cheese for supporting this episode. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Our podcast is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Happy birthday to The Cherry Bombe Cookbook! More on Candace: Instagram, Website, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Sweet Success, Pizzana

I'm so excited to introduce you to our guest today, we have the founder of Sprinkles cupcakes, Candace Nelson, and learn how to turn what you love into what you do. She will walk you through the steps she took to build a globally beloved brand, so you can do it too. Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, Wall Street Journal contributor and an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership November 2022. For the first time ever, founder of Sprinkles cupcakes, Candace Nelson, is sharing the recipe for success in her new book, Sweet Success. She will walk you through the steps she took to build a globally beloved brand, so you can do it too. Although she deals in frosting, there's no sugarcoating here. Candace pushes back the kitchen door to reveal mistakes, misses, and lessons learned the hard way.

Candace Nelson is as iconic as her cupcakes! One of our favorite entrepreneurs out there, she founded Sprinkles Cupcakes in 2005. Considered the first cupcake bakery, the brand has been massively successful thanks to its beautiful cupcake designs, fresh ingredients, and Candace's vision for an elevated cupcake experience. Candace also has a cookbook, is reinventing pizza, and just released her new book “Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe To Turn Your Passion into Profit”. She sat down with us during her trip to Chicago to tell us all about the book and what it has in store for readers! A freshly baked mixture of tips, tricks, lessons learned, and memories, she gives insight into how to bake up the recipe for success! As podcasters trying to grow our brand for the past two years, let us be the first tell you, we empathized with many of her messier moments and use them to create some of our best! Candace also gave us a glimpse into her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, which included Indonesian cooking, the dot-com bubble, and a willingness to risk it all. We end with a round of rapid fire to find out Candace's go-to cupcake flavor, her favorite sprinkle, and favorite cocktail! This week's recipe for the “Sprinkletini” is shared from Salt & Lavender! Find Candace's new book at your local bookstore, on Amazon, or wherever you get your books! Some links are in our bio!

When you think of cupcakes, what comes to mind? Icing? A nice buttery flavor? Sprinkles? In this episode, Aliza speaks with Sprinkles Cupcakes Founder, Candace Nelson, to talk about the heart of entrepreneurship, seeking out stories of failure for inspiration, and creating the first cupcake ATM. Some Episode Highlights:9:37 - Talking herself out of giving up11:42 - Seeking out stories about failure18:00 - The inspiration for the cupcake ATM idea26:03 - Candace's vision for her bookLinks & Resources:Candace's Website  Candace on LinkedInSweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into ProfitConnect with Candace on social @CandaceNelson (TikTok & Instagram)Want to join our awesome community? Sign up here!Have a guest you'd like us to have on the show? Email us here!

In This Episode You Will Learn About:  Making intentional decisions   Finding your purpose   Shifting career paths  Resources: Website: candace-nelson.com Read Sweet Success  Join The Pie Pop-Up  Email: hello@candace-nelson.com  LinkedIn & Youtube: @Candance Nelson  Facebook: @sprinklescandace Twitter & Instagram & TikTok: @candacenelson Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Show Notes:  Sometimes following your dreams means you have to make a MAJOR life change! When you listen to your gut, there's NOTHING you can't accomplish. Candace Nelson, serial entrepreneur and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes is here to inspire us to go after our goals- strategically! To create a market that doesn't exist, you have to think outside of the box. People won't always understand you at first, but Candace encourages us to think big and start small. Start going after your goals, one day at a time!   About The Guest: Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times Best Selling Author, an Angel Investor, TV personality, and so much more! She had a career in investment banking before making the switch to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Candace went on to open Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world's first cupcake bakery, igniting a cupcake phenomenon. Sprinkles now has cupcake ATMs, thousands of employees, and world wide support for their delicious business!  If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: How To Build SEXUAL Chemistry, With Ashley Stahls You Turn Podcast Host  The Money Making Formula That Will SURPRISE You With Derrick Kinney CEO Of Good Money Framework  The 3 Steps For EMBRACING Change With Heather!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can something you love become the most magical, delicious business of your dreams? Candace Nelson, cofounder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, CN2 Ventures, NYT bestselling author, exec producer & Sugar Rush judge didn't expect her cupcake business to skyrocket when she began baking in her tiny West Hollywood kitchen. Multiple empires later, she's now revealing the ingredients that made her companies soar in her new book, Sweet Success. She teaches you how to make a brand that creates customers, why it's advantageous to start small, how to grow by being the least knowledgeable person in the room, how to see the possibility in your vision despite the doubters, and why you should bet on your dream. - Join Cathy's program Abundant Ever After with the presale discount! Cathyheller.com/join - Get your copy of Candace's new book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit - Follow Candace on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn @candacenelson - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DREAMJOB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur and a New York Times bestselling author. Candace is well-known for co-founding Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM, and most recently, Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning pizzerias. She is also an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business and has a book launching on November 8th called Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit.Today's conversation is jampacked with actionable advice from Candace, including tips on how to mobilize yourself when you are feeling stuck, questions to ask yourself when you're looking to find your purpose, and more. Listening in, you will hear the ups and downs of her incredible story of starting Sprinkles and why she describes the process as ‘launching nimbly'. We also touch on how to combat imposter syndrome, the power of building your personal brand, how to approach competition in your space, the importance of building a network & community while building your empire, and so much more.In this episode, we'll talk to Candace about:* Candace's relationship with rebellion growing up and how that translates to her work today. [02:21]* How moving around a lot as a child taught her independence and confidence in new environments. [03:35]* The story of how Candace overcame one of the lowest moments of her life. [04:42]* Questions to ask yourself when you are looking to transition to a different career. [07:15]* Why Candace decided to test the waters before diving into a career in pastry. [08:37]* What she wanted to perfect before she took her product to launch. [09:51]* Her husband's role as co-founder. [10:37]* What ‘launching nimbly' looked like for Candace in the early days of Sprinkles. [13:52]* The benefits of testing the waters with a single product to find your target market. [17:57]* How she navigated the chapter of her life where every moment was dedicated to Sprinkles. [22:21]* Bringing a startup mentality to a bakery and finding like-minded people. [23:33]* Why it's not constructive to get too focused on your competition. [25:40]* The role of Candace's father-in-law in mapping out the business plan. [27:25]* Why mentorship is important and how Candace includes it in her life. [30:04]* What she would have done differently to keep her finger in the world of startups. [34:05]* The problem of lack of confidence and imposter syndrome across industries. [35:10]* Why Candace is committed to never resting on her laurels. [37:53]* Why it is important to be aware of your skills and hire for your weaknesses. [39:54]* How the experience of starting Pizzana has differed from starting Sprinkles. [40:20]* Why building your personal brand can be a competitive advantage. [42:18]* Candace reminds listeners that they have exactly what it takes to build their own empire. [44:38]Follow Candace: * Candace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/* Sprinkles cupcakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprinklescupcakes/* Website: https://sprinkles.com/Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky Nguyen shares some ideas on what you can do to prepare for retirement. Also, Stephanie Ruhle shares some tips on how you can start prepping for Thanksgiving. Plus, She Made It—Jill Martin got to meet Candace Nelson the business founder of  “Sprinkles.” And, Aurora Mcdonald in studio 1A.

Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, shares her insights on entrepreneurship, failure, and team building, providing the jolt of creativity and clarity dance studio owners need to take their studio to the next level. If you want to learn how to be a successful studio CEO, take some lessons from Candace Nelson's successes and failures with her businesses. Candace Nelson is the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world's first cupcake bakery. She is also a judge on the competition series Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush. This is Candace Nelson's story... Candace Nelson is a successful entrepreneur and business owner who has built several businesses from the ground up. One of the things she is most proud of is her ability to maintain a beginner's mindset throughout her journey. This quality has allowed her to continue learning and growing, even as the landscape around her has changed. She is also a strong advocate for normalizing failure and believes that it is through failure that we learn the most valuable lessons. In this episode, you'll discover: 1. How Candace consistently comes up with innovative new concepts and ideas (even knowing that some of them won't be successful) 2. What qualities Candace possesses as an entrepreneur that has fueled her continued success 3. What Candace has learned about team building, mentoring, and retaining great staff during her journey as a business owner And SO much more!  We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview, and unlock the confidence, courage & motivation you need to be a successful studio CEO.

Candace Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana, reinvented the cupcake... and she's going to tell us her recipe for sweet success! Candace recounts how she quit her investment banking job to start the world's first cupcake shop, and why nobody thought something like that could succeed (especially during the low-carb craze!). She gives us a lesson in creating a brand versus a product, how to price yourself in a competitive market, and why betting on yourself isn't as hard as it sounds. She also describes how she knew it was time to move onto her next big idea, and Robin and Candace chat about pizza, television, and investing! This is one of our sweetest episodes yet! More info at www.ivegotasecretwithrobinmcgraw.com Episode Resources: Candace on IG: www.instagram.com/candacenelson Candace's Book: www.candace-nelson.com/sweet-success Candace's Website: www.candace-nelson.com Sprinkles Cupcakes: www.sprinkles.com Pizzana: www.pizzana.com Best in Dough: https://www.hulu.com/series/best-in-dough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of WorkParty I'm talking with Candace Nelson, Los Angeles-based food entrepreneur, accomplished pastry chef known for co-founding Sprinkles, and co-owner of her newest venture Pizzana, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with three locations sprinkled throughout LA.  When Candance isn't working her magic in the kitchen, she's also an amazing author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” an executive producer of and judge on Netflix's “Sugar Rush,” and host of her own podcast “Live to Eat.” She has a new book that is coming out in November called Sweet Success, which is a book for entrepreneurs inspired by her journey that showcases how to turn your passion into a business. Fueled by her passion for supporting other entrepreneurs, Candance also co-founded CN2 Ventures which invests in early-stage and growth-stage startups in the retail, food, direct-to-consumer, and branded consumer product sectors, harnessing her knack for elevating simple concepts into breakthrough brands. Prior to founding Sprinkles, Candance pursued a career in investment banking but shifted gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Her love for approachable, nostalgic food drives her business endeavors, and her admiration of contemporary art influences her branding philosophy. Today, we're talking about embracing your entrepreneurial spirit, from connecting with your inner passions to turning those hobbies into a lucrative business, all so you can have your cake and eat it too.   Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That's www.clare.com/party for 10% off. • Zocdoc | Go to Zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. That's Zocdoc.com/PARTY.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Candace Nelson click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To follow along with Sprinkles Cupcakes click here • To follow along with Pizzana click here • To pre-order her new book Sweet Success click here • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Welcome to Community Life! Here we talk with the community experts about their lives, and today our guest is Holly Firestone, baby and doggy mama, a great charity donater, VP of community and exec team at Venafi, and investor at Commsor and Bevy.

Nora and Scott chat with entrepreneur and angel investor Candace Nelson, the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, which launched in 2005 as the world's first cupcake-only bakery. Candace parlayed Sprinkles' success into becoming a television personality, serving as a judge on “Cupcake Wars” and “Sugar Rush.” Her latest food venture is Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out grayscale.com/businesscasual Hosts: Nora Ali & Scott Rogowsky Producer: Bella Hutchins  Video Editors: Mckenzie Marshall and Christie Muldoon Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder Fact Checker: Kate Brandt  Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer  Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

In a special mini-episode, Preeti interviews Writer/Director Maureen Bharoocha, who just directed an episode of Peacock's Saved by the Bell reboot. She talks craft, history, and what made her want to be a director in this short chat. You can find Maureen on instagram at maureenbharoocha. You can find Maureen's episode (as well as the full second season) of Saved by the Bell on Peacocktv.com! Maureen Bharoocha is a Los Angeles based writer/director. Maureen's feature debut was the SXSW arm wrestling comedy, “Golden Arm,” which sold to HBO and premiered in 2021. She recently directed her second feature film, “The Prank,” a dark comedy starring Rita Moreno, Keith David and Ramona Young. Currently, Maureen is writing a new horror comedy feature, “Tina's 40th Birthday Party,” with Mary Holland and Betsy Sodaro. Maureen is set to direct and Sharon Horgan's Merman is attached to produce. Previously Maureen was a segment director on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for three seasons and started her career with her short film “Abajee” (shot on the streets of Karachi) which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Maureen was then commissioned by Sprinkles Cupcakes to create a film series in which she wrote and directed 10 shorts based on their cupcake flavors.  Maureen is half Irish Catholic and half Indian/Pakistani Burmese Muslim. Because of her mixed background, Maureen enjoys telling stories about complicated characters, bending genres and is a master at tone. She has directed episodes of Peacock's “Saved by the Bell” and “Drama Club” and also directed all episodes of “Edith!,” a narrative podcast by QCode starring Rosamund Pike.  Maureen was named one of Indie Wire's rising female directors in 2020, she was on HBO's 2018 Director's list, and nominated for the SXSW 2020 Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Visionary directing Award.  She is represented by Grandview, CAA and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In This Episode… Obele and Zach are breaking all of the rules with the new CMO of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Michelle Wong. Join us as they discuss everything from how the voice of advertising will continue to change to liver Pâté, Zach's secrets to success and beyond. [02:40] Right off the bat, Zach throws Michelle an “Off Mute” curveball and gets Michelle talking about her love of sweets, in particular the french pastry mille-feuille. [09:51] During our word association game, Michelle explains that she's “over the glass ceiling” and that while it's something that still exists in the workplace, it's essential to find your vision and keep pushing forward. [12:04] Zach challenges Michelle to share her bold predictions on both the marketing ecosystem as well as the sweets and confections category. [20:07] Michelle shares her personal career journey from going to pastry school, to working in advertising to now, tying both of those experiences together at Sprinkles and how she made the decision to pivot to brand-side marketing. [35:55] Finally, Michelle goes Off Mute, stressing the importance of living in the now and shares the work Sprinkles has done highlighting Asian-owned bakeries and other initiatives that show the importance of brands stepping up for their communities. People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show Michelle Wong was our guest today. Have Michelle's favorite Chocolate Marshmallow cupcake delivered to your door Episode Length: 41:23 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again in two weeks for another episode!

When you don't feel "ready," how do you take the next step forward? Candace Nelson, cofounder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, executive producer & judge on Netflix's Sugar Rush, and podcast host had checked off all the boxes, only to realize that still didn't guarantee job security or happiness. So she leaned into her love for baking and Sprinkles Cupcakes was born. She returns to the show to teach you how to raise your prices and gain customers, communicate your values and story through branding, stop comparing yourself to everyone else, and bet on yourself. - Join Made to Do This before prices go up tomorrow! http://madetodothis.com/ - Watch the episodes on our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/c/CathyHeller - Follow Candace on Instagram @candacenelson - Follow Sprinkles Cupcakes @sprinklescupcakes and Pizzana @pizzana - Watch Sugar Rush on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80201328

This week, guests get “a touch of Disney” next month, less money for the parks, Star Wars Trading post lands in Downtown Disney, some more locations reopen, make some Disney treats at home, we talk to Michael about working third shift, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: The food event that is coming to Disney California Adventure next month finally has an official name: “A Touch of Disney.” Since there won’t be entertainment or attractions for this event, calling it a Festival was not in the cards. The name is similar to the name that Knott’s used this year, “Taste of Knott’s.” – https://www.micechat.com/282214-disneyland-update-openings-closings-and-glimmers-of-hope/ Last week, Disney had their quarterly earnings call with investors. Not much Disneyland news, except that Disney plans to decrease their budget for Parks, Experiences, and Products and funnel that money into Direct to Consumer, which is TV, movies, and streaming. Bob Chapek also talked about how the pandemic allowed them to rethink their passholder program and how limited attendance could be going forward. Finally, he didn’t expect masks and social distancing at the parks to continue in 2022. – https://www.micechat.com/282214-disneyland-update-openings-closings-and-glimmers-of-hope/ One of the limited capacity issues that they face is overall attendance with reopening Disneyland during the pandemic. One of the possible strategies would be to offer “day-parting” tickets. Day Parting tickets allow Disney to split one day into two parts, each with different tickets needed to attend. Disneyland could then sell, say 15,000 tickets for the first part of the day, remaining within capacity limits, then sell another 15,000 for the second part of the day, bringing capacity up to 30,000 guests a day. – https://www.micechat.com/282214-disneyland-update-openings-closings-and-glimmers-of-hope/ Star Wars Trading Post will be opening to the public this week after some early access days for Legacy Passholders. This location will be more flexible with the timeline for Star Wars than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Merchandise from all eras of the universe will be on sale. The exterior is still themed to be a Resistance base, but also fits in with other iconic locations. Inside the location, Grogu’s pram will be on display. – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/11/how-disney-imagineering-turned-the-rainforest-cafe-into-a-star-wars-rebel-base-in-downtown-disney/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/11/disneys-new-star-wars-store-will-have-details-from-the-mandaloridan/ La Brea Bakery has reopened in Downtown Disney! This is one of the last locations to reopen since the stay at home order was lifted allowing restaurants to allow guests to dine in again. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/10/did-someone-say-bread-a-downtown-disney-bakery-is-reopening-soon/ The exterior section of Oswald’s at the entrance to Buena Vista Street has reopened for the first time since closing almost a year ago. Currently, there is a limited selection of merchandise, but it is nice to have another location open on Buena Vista Street. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/02/photos-oswalds-reopens-with-new-mickey-and-minnie-shirts-at-disney-california-adventure/ Starbucks has returned to Downtown Disney in its largest store near World of Disney. No word on the smaller Starbucks at the west side of Downtown Disney, or the location on Buena Vista Street. Sprinkles Cupcakes and Splitsville also do not currently have an opening date. – https://www.micechat.com/282214-disneyland-update-openings-closings-and-glimmers-of-hope/ For the Star Wars fans listening, a new coffee table book based on the art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is available for pre-order. The book will be priced at $50 and will be on sale April 27th in a hardcover version, with 256 pages. – https://wdwnt.com/2021/02/new-the-art-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge-book-available-for-pre-order/ For Valentines Day this year, Salt and Straw offered a sweet deal of two pints of ice cream and “A Whiff of Waffle” candle package for $49. The UVA Bar and Cafe offered a White Chocolate Raspberry Martini, which is made up of Godiva white chocolate, Stoli Chocolat Razberi vodka, and creme de cacao. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/13/spend-valentines-day-with-ice-cream-and-candles-in-downtown-disney/ and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/13/forget-chocolate-boxes-wed-rather-drink-our-dessert-in-disneyland-resort/ With Valentine’s Day over for this year, you can still make some of the tasty treats at home! MiceChat posted copycat recipes for Disneyland Mickey S’More Squares, including home made marshmallows! They also posted the Valentine’s Sweet Charcuterie Tray, which contains sugar cookies, candy apples, rice crispy treats, and more. – https://www.micechat.com/282138-disneyland-copycat-smore-squares-and-valentines-treats-to-love/ MiceChat also posted some at-home recipes to celebrate Mardi Gras. Selections include The Mint Julep, Blue Bayou Gumbo, the famous Monte Cristo, and Disneyland Beignets. – https://www.micechat.com/282398-making-disneyland-blue-bayou-classics-at-home-monte-cristo-mint-juleps-beignets-gumbo/ With the holiday weekend combining President’s Day and Valentine’s Day, the Disneyland Resort hit capacity. Guests were notified by the Disneyland app that there was limited capacity and that parking and pedestrian entry would be occasionally pausing. Guests with dining reservations would still be allowed in. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/02/15/disneyland-resort-has-reached-capacity-today/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/02/downtown-disney-district-closed-for-capacity-guests-with-dining-reservations-still-able-to-enter/ The Orange County Register posted a story about Retired Marine Ernie “Gunny” Napper, who for 29 years has performed the flag retreat ceremony at Disneyland, even during the shutdown. The beginning of the article is very moving. It reads “At sunset on Dec. 5 last year — Walt Disney’s 119th birthday — security officer Ernie “Gunny” Napper lowered the flag in Disneyland’s Town Square, and walked it over to a private apartment above the firehouse where Disney spent many of his days and nights staring out the window at the excited crowds rushing into his newly opened fantasy kingdom. The retired Marine Corp. gunnery sergeant and a few other security officers, custodial and maintenance staff still working at the empty park began singing “Happy Birthday” to the man who gave children from all over the world the best day of their lives. And, as he has five nights a week for the last 29 years, Gunny lingered a bit under Disney’s window with a lamp in it that never gets turned off, to tell his boss how the day went, and how sad it is in the happiest place on earth without those children. “I talk to him a lot, I do,” Gunny says. “I see Mr. Disney in my mind clear as day standing at that window at sunset and watching the security officers bring the flag down and fold it.” – https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/11/reverent-disneyland-flag-ceremony-endures-thanks-to-gunny-and-some-day-the-kids-will-return/ Discussion Topic: Michael on 3rd Shift Custodial

This week, Disney celebrates some various milestones, Downtown Disney changes, mardi gras comes to Jazz Kitchen Express, some new merchandise for your castle, new Up merchandise lands, we talk to Emery about working in DCA, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: 2021 marks 30 years of the Disney Vacation Club! To celebrate, Disney has released some new items with the 30th anniversary logo for the occasion. There is a magnet, phone case, and a selection of tees, in mens, womens, and child sizes. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/shop-new-disney-vacation-club-30th-anniversary-30-magical-years-merchandise-available-on-shopdisney/ January 12th marks 20 years since Downtown Disney opened to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort expansion. To celebrate, a few locations offered discounts of special deals. Sephora is offering 20 products under $20 through January 17th, Jazz Kitchen Express offered 20 beignets for $20, and Wetzel’s Prezels offered 20% off of rainbow crunch pretzels. – https://twitter.com/Disneyland/status/1349038583135481857 Since the New Year, there have been some changes at Downtown Disney. Some of the shops have closed, while others have reopened. Sprinkles Cupcakes has closed, although they state that it is temporary. Asian Street Eats, which has been open less than a year has closed and it’s permanent food truck has been removed. Pandora has reopened after an enexpected shutdown over the holidays. – https://www.micechat.com/279631-disneyland-update-on-your-mark-get-set-go/ Lower crowds after New Years has resulted in some changes to Buena Vista Street. Guests can now just walk right into the former theme park entrance without waiting or any cast members at the gates. Stage 17, which is home to the Hollywood Backlot Premiere Shop, has moved it’s entrance to Hollywood Land and discontinued the entrance from the esplanade. This change has increased shoppers to this location. Gone Hollywood has gone to Friday through Sunday hours of operation. – https://www.micechat.com/279631-disneyland-update-on-your-mark-get-set-go/ With Mardi Gras coming up in February this year, Jazz Kitchen Express has started offering some specials, including Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets! This version of the popular treat is almond-glazed and sprinkled with purple, green, and gold colors celebrating Mardi Gras. – https://www.micechat.com/279631-disneyland-update-on-your-mark-get-set-go/ For those of you who would like to make your home “your castle” there are some new Beauty and the Beast inspired Home Goods. You can flip some food with the rose themed spatula, pour yourself some tea with the Belle Mug and Tea Infuser, stay cozy with the “Be Our Guest: throw blanket, and more! These items can be seen in the Disney Home store in Downtown Disney. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/01/photos-new-beauty-and-the-beast-be-our-guest-home-goods-arrive-at-disneyland-resort-2/ Merchanside from the Disney Pixar film Up has appeared at the resort. Some of the items include a “Paradise Falls” coin bank, an Up pillow featuring balloons made from pom poms, tumblers, hoodies, leggings and more round out the collection. – https://www.micechat.com/279380-disneyland-merchandise-update-new-year-new-gear/ Disneyland has been announced as the first mass vaccination site in Orange County. The vaccination site will be setup and available later this week to start vaccinating eligible people who live or work in Orange County. Vaccinations are available by appointment only. As a side note, Dodger Stadium was also announced as a mass vaccination site, but as of this recording, there are no specifics. – https://bit.ly/3sfiPld and https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/01/11/news-disneyland-announced-as-orange-countys-first-mass-vaccination-site/ Discussion Topic: Former Cast Member Emery from DCA.

Ren Rodriguez, also known as the Beastlybator online, is a leader in the "solosexuality" space. While living in NYC, he discovered his Solosexuality and embarked on a beautiful journey of self-discovery. He has since moved back to Los Angeles and is very active in the bate community sharing his Solosexual journey in hopes of inspiring Solosexual men all over the world. He enjoys art, music, penis, and Sprinkles Cupcakes. Join us on this episode as we dive into: What is the practice Solosexuality? Filling up your own love cup and creating your own sexual narrative Slowing down to notice patterns in your own sexuality and using that as a place to create transformation Masturbation as an act of self love and making masturbation cool! How to move past social conditioning around creating our own sexual journey Having the agency to ask for what you want Shifting your sexuality to be The realization that desires don't need justification . They just are. Vulnerable communication in sex Lovingly setting boundaries in relationship and sex Taking full ownership of life Download my Guide: 'Stop Overanalyzing: 5 Hot Secrets to Get Out of Your Head and Get What You Want': https://cailin.online/ Check out my instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cailinmcduff/ Learn more about what "the feminine" is here at my website: www.cailinmcduff.com Ren's Twitter: @Beastlybator Ren's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beastlybator/

For innovative companies of scale, DailyPay is the leading no-cost, on-demand pay experience platform. It delivers transparent, compliant, and seamless integration with existing payroll systems. Employers who offer DailyPay can reduce costs substantially by out-hiring the market and keeping employees longer, because employees with financial peace of mind are happier, more productive, and have stronger relationships with their employers. The senior management team at DailyPay spent years at AOL, Goldman Sachs, and LendingHome. DailyPay is backed by leading venture capital firms and world-class strategic investors. The Company is headquartered in New York. Since its inception in 2015, DailyPay has partnered with over 250 companies like Kroger, Burger King, Vera Bradley, and Sprinkles Cupcakes to provide employees real-time access to earned pay, with the end goal of empowering Americans to have more control of their earnings to better save, spend and invest. Jason Lee, CEO, and founder, joins me on the Tech Talks Daily Podcast. We talk about why the traditional monthly payroll system is outdated in a digital age and on-demand world. Before founding DailyPay, Jason spent nearly two decades at Goldman, Sachs & Co. where he founded and led the Global Structured Equity Group. Jason is an active angel investor and is a member of the Forbes Finance Council.

Meet Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, the original cupcake bakery. The queen of all things sweet is also a judge and producer on Netflix's Sugar Rush, host of the Live To Eat podcast and a New York Times best-selling author. In this episode, Candace and Kelly chat about: How growing up in Southeast Asia impacted Candace's love for baking and defined her palate The biggest hurdle Candace faced making a career shift from investment banking to the hospitality industry The invention and evolution of the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM How Candace made the jump from sweet to savory with the launch of her new restaurant, Pizzana What Candace is serving up for Thanksgiving, including her new online course, the Pie Pop-Up, where you'll learn the ins and outs of making the best pie of your life (Bonus: Enter JustATaste for $50 off!) For more details about this episode, visit: https://www.justataste.com/candace-nelson-sprinkles-cupcakes

S3E33 - It's the best of the Funniest People I Know! George shares some of his favorite moments with our new cohost Abigail. George watches the Sound of Music for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, TJ calls Sprinkles Cupcakes as part of our ongoing investigation into the murder of Whitney Houston, we eavesdrop on a couple in church in the Audio Theater production "Mass Mistake", TJ presents parody holiday songs in the Writer's Graveyard, and Alexandria reads a passage from the romance novel Cinderella's Christmas Affair. (Airdate: 09/05/2020)   EPISODE 33 NOTES:   * Pop Culture Blind Spot: Season 1 Episode 9 * TJ calls Sprinkles Cupcakes: Season 1 Episode 17 * "Mass Mistake": Season 2 Episode 3 * Writer's Graveyard Carols: Season 1 Episode 15 * Cinderella's Christmas Affair: Season 2 Episode 35   Cinderella's Christmas Affair. Katherine Garbera. Sihouette Desire. 2003. 

Weekend check in - Dani’s Sprinkles Cupcakes addiction + Cait’s S’more galore - Dani’s Social Distancing drinks to go on the streets of Chicago - Cait’s wild Costco run - Re-Openings of restaurants, stores, salons - How we are feeling about it all.The Magic of a shared meal. How we feel dining out vs. dinner parties at home would be in the future.How food played a role in our first date with our significant others. The difference between cooking at home and going out. Chicago is basically the Mecca of good food. All our favorite foods. Why it’s OK to incorporate “naughty” foods into your nutrition plan.The story of our first Friendsgiving… and what happened when the bird didn’t cook!Our favorite boozy drinks right now.How our relationship with food has changed over the years.Eating to fuel our bodies - and to respect our bodies. How we feel about the scale. What we would make at home vs. going out Our favorite dining experiences togetherOur obsession with Whole FoodsHow we feel about SKIMS shapewear

Today I sit down with Ryan Kinnison of Cost Workplace Solution. Formally the facilities manager for Sprinkles Cupcakes. I've seen Ryan pretty active and vocal on LinkedIn so I thought I'd reach out and see if he'd be willing to let me pick his brain a little on everything that's going on with COVID-19. Ryan has had a long journey through the trades and has worked very hard to get where he is. As a veteran himself, he is also a huge advocate for the men & women of service, which can be seen by his daily tributes to America's fallen heroes on LinkedIn. Ryan was recently laid off from Sprinkles Cupcakes, but used his industry connections to immediately find work.  Like so many others he had to pivot quickly, and thats exactly what he did.  He has some fantastic insight on the world as we know it and how we will come to know it in the future. Don't miss this episode!

Happy Wednesday, March 4th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be mostly sunny with a high of 73 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 9 am - 10 pm and DCA 9 am - 8 pm. Happy Anniversary Zootopia! Today in the year 2016, Disney's 55th Animated Feature Film, Zootopia opened in US Theaters. Cozy Cone Motel area and all its Quick service kiosks are fully closed right now in DCA as it's being refurbished. No set date yet as to when it will reopen. Reminder for AP's, In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary, Tonight & tomorrow night, AP's will be able to ride Indiana Jones Adventure after park hours. Wristbands will be required to ride. AP's can pick up a wristband while supplies last at Star Wars Launch Bay beginning at 6:30 pm. Valid AP required. In Downtown Disney News, Sprinkles Cupcakes now has a Bailey's Irish Coffee Cupcake. This cupcake has chocolate coffee cake topped with green Bailey's Irish Cream Frosting. Available now until March 17th.

“At a certain point, life is supposed to get easier but it just never does. You just get more equipped with handling the fear.”What got Candace to go to pastry school after losing her banking job (2:03)What happens when you open yourself up to the possibilities of creativity (7:35)How Candace came up with the idea for Sprinkles cupcakes (11:05)How she got over the naysayers at the start of her business (13:20)Ways to keep your daily confidence high (17:50)How to prioritize self-love as a mother and business owner (21:38)The importance of creating and spending time with good girlfriends (22:20)The vision for women moving forward as game changers in the world (25:48)Candace’s thoughts on ageism (27:20)The difference between confidence and courage (29:25)One of the biggest challenges Candace has worked through (38:12)How Candace defines faith (40:22)How to define yourself outside of all your identities (41:13)How to view food as a celebration (48:20)What growing up in Indonesia taught Candace about gratitude (50:51)How to take the first step towards moving into something new (53:19)What “own your throne” means to Candace (58:53)Links mentioned in this episode:SprinklesCupcake WarsSugar RushBrain.fmLive to Eat podcastBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertUSMBrene BrownPizzanaFollow CandaceFollow Own Your Throne

Awesome cupcake ATM at Sprinkles Cupcakes on Westheimer...Liz Alcantar, a Sunny listener, told us about something good that happened on the North Loop...and The Bed Cinema, where you watch movies on mattresses, is coming to Houston in June!

Happy Tuesday, February 18th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 74 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 11 pm and DCA 8 am - 8 pm. Attention AP's! As we now know, Soarin Over California returns next week, February 28th and will run through April 21st. However AP's will have the opportunity to ride an Extra Hour after the park closes on March 11th, 18th & 25th. Valid AP required and AP's must be in the park before closing. In Downtown Disney News, Mardi Gras Season has hit Sprinkles Cupcakes. And they are celebrating with a New Bananas Foster Cupcake. It's Banana Cake, filled with caramelized banana infused rum sauce, topped with vanilla buttercream frosting and finished with Mardi Gras Themed Sprinkles. But hurry, this Cupcake is only around till March 1st.

Happy Tuesday, February 4th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be Sunny with a high of 62 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 9 am - 9 pm and DCA 9 am - 8 pm. Today in the year 1938, Disney's Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs was generally released into US theaters after its World premiere in December 1937. Just Announced, Disney will be bringing HAMILTON, with its original Broadway Cast to the Big Screen. This filmed version will be hitting theaters on October 15th, 2021. In Park news, As Valentine's Day soon approaches, New Valentine's Day themed treats are now trickling in. I'm sure all the merch & decor will soon follow. This is the last week to take advantage of the Lunar New Year Festivities before it goes away. The last day to enjoy it is this Sunday, February 9th. In Downtown Disney News, Today at Sprinkles Cupcakes if you whisper the word LOVE, you will receive $1 off any cupcake. Limit one per guest.

Happy Wednesday, January 22nd Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 66 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 9 am - 9 pm and DCA 9 am - 8 pm. Today in the year 2018, Minnie Mouse received her Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Perfect day for it too as today is National Polka Dot Day and Rock The Dots! Minnie's Star can be found in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. New Concept Art, Costume Design and Float designs for the all-new Disneyland Parade, Magic Happens was just released online. This much-anticipated parade will hit Disneyland next month on February 28th. In Downtown Disney news, Sprinkles Cupcakes is now offering Toasted Coconut, Caramel & Chocolate goodness in their signature German Chocolate Cupcakes now through February 2nd.

Happy Monday, January 13th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be partly cloudy with a high of 64 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 9 am - 9 pm and DCA 9 am - 8 pm. Today in the year 2012, The Disney Channel Original Movie Frenemies Premiered on The Disney Channel. Big Week in Park News! We not only have the Lunar New Year Celebrations beginning this Friday, January 18th in DCA but the Much Anticipated Opening of Disney's Latest Attraction Star Wars: Rise of The Resistance also opening to the public this Friday, January 18th. Everything you need to know about both events can be found online at Disneyland.com. Reminder, In Downtown Disney News at Sprinkles Cupcakes, if you are feeling adventurous, today is the last day to try the infamous Flamin Hot Cheeto Cupcake & The Dr. Pepper Cupcake.

Happy Friday, January 10th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be sunny with a high of 67 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 12 pm and DCA 8 am - 10 pm. In Park News, Returning tonight - Sunday, Mickey's Mix Magic with Fireworks. Full Menu was just revealed for The Lunar New Year Marketplaces that will debut next Friday, January 17th for the Lunar New Year Celebration. Along with the 2020 Sip & Savor Pass in DCA. All this info, including menu details and locations, can be found online at Disneyland.com. In Downtown Disney News at Sprinkles Cupcakes, the infamous Flamin Hot Cheeto Cupcake is back but for a limited time. You can find this unique creation plus a Dr. Pepper Cupcake now until Monday, January 13th. And from now until January 19th, Fan Favorite & My Personal Favorite, The S‘mores Cupcake.

Happy Tuesday, December 10th Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be partly cloudy with a high of 69 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 11 pm and DCA 8 am - 10 pm. Happy Birthday, Raven - Symone! The Disney Channel Star is best known for her role on The Disney Channel Series, That's So Raven, was born on this day in the year 1985. In Downtown Disney News, Today when you visit Sprinkles Cupcake and Whisper “More the Merrier” when buying a cupcake, you get another one for free. Limit one per guest, Cupcakes can be any flavor and valid on cupcakes of equal or lesser value. Reminder, The Haunted Mansion will remain open an extra hour after closing exclusively for AP's tonight and tomorrow night Wednesday, December 11th. Valid Pass is required and you must be inside Disneyland before closing.

Follow us on Instagram @Reviewing__Reviews ------ This week, D.J. and Mike review the reviews of Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills, CA. Here are the reviews so you can follow along: Heather J - "stood in line for an hour" peter C - "Yes killed a relationship." Gina G - "The frosting...is practically orGAZmic!" JR - "Now I know what the hype was all about" Amanda G - "My first celebrity sighting! Jessica Alba"  

Happy Tuesday, December 3rd Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 66 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 10 pm and DCA 8 am - 9 pm. Marvel Studios just released the first trailer for Black Widow. Black Widow hits theaters in May 2020. Beginning today, AP's Can buy their Tickets for Disneyland after Dark Events before they go on sale to the Public, tomorrow December 4th. In Downtown Disney News, Today only at Sprinkles Cupcakes, Whisper “Sprinkle Joy” when you buy a cupcake and get another cupcake free! Reminder, Tomorrow Wednesday, December 4th The Disneyland Hotel will be releasing the Nutcracker Tiki Mug. Sales begin at 7 am. Limit 2 per guest. No Discounts Apply. Attention AP's, Mark your Calendars, Disney just announced that The Haunted Mansion will remain open an extra hour after closing exclusively for AP's next week, December 9th - 11th. Valid Pass is required and you must be inside Disneyland before closing.

Amanda and Jeremiah interview Candace Nelson the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and judge of Sugar Rush and Cupcake Wars. She's also the co-founder of Pizzana in Los Angeles. The three discuss everything from how to start a baking business, the next big trends in baking, a day on the set of Sugar Rush and some of Candace's favorite holiday flavors! Connect with Candace: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candacenelson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sprinklescandace/ Twitter: twitter.com/StyleSweetDaily Sprinkles Cupcakes: www.sprinkles.com Pizzana: https://pizzana.com Candace's podcast Live to Eat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-to-eat-with-candace-nelson/id1466308274 Candace's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sprinkles-Baking-Book-Recipes-Candaces/dp/1455592579/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O7ONG5TKCN7B&keywords=candace+nelson&qid=1571693128&sprefix=candace+nelson%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1 Pomegranate (Russian restaurant in San Diego): https://www.pomegranatesd.com Connect with Amanda: Website: www.amandaefaber.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandaefaber/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/amandaefaber/ Twitter: twitter.com/amandaefaber Connect with Jeremiah: Website: www.jeremiahbakes.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeremiahbakes/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeremiahbakes/ Twitter: twitter.com/jeremiahbakes Follow Flour Hour: Facebook: www.facebook.com/FLOURHOURpod/ Twitter: twitter.com/FLOURHOURpod "Flour Hour Theme Song" composed by Jeremiah

I live in Torrance with my wife Molly and two children, Miles and Hattie. My wife and I have been married for 12 years. Although we settled down after the children were born, we spent a good part of the previous 8 years moving all over the country. Neither of us are native Californians, but are glad that our children are. Both of our children have development delays, and this has affected our hearts and lives immensely. My son, 7, was determined to be on the Autism spectrum when he was in Kindergarten, and since the diagnosis and treatment, we have seen a brand new kid emerge. As my wife likes to say, he does everything big, be it playing, feeling, or relaxing! My daughter is 5 and her diagnosis is a little more complex, but she is our little miracle. We are blessed with the Launch school in Torrance, which provides services to special needs children prior to Kindergarten. She is a firecracker! I am a year away from completing my Masters of Science in Leadership and Management (MSLM) through a partnership with the University of La Verne and my employer. I have begun research on EdD. programs, and may pursue my doctorate after I finish my MSLM. Other than that, I like to sing along to the radio, eat vanilla GU on long runs, and I wish corduroy pants would just come back in style! When and why did you start running? Perhaps that sense of adventure, of moving around a lot, has manifested itself in my love of running, which came to me later in life, in my, GASP, late 20’s/early 30’s. In 2012, I joined the LA Road Runners for the first time, and it has been a regular part of my life ever since. I even ran with a Mark-coached team one year! (Go Super 5). What’s the running accomplishment of which you are proudest? The Dallas Running Club Half Marathon, 2009. Life happens, right? We had a month of personal setbacks, loss of family members, and a pet that unexpectedly got sick. I had not trained for almost a month, but decided to do the race anyway. I PR’d that race, and have not gotten close to that time since. What are your current running goals? My current plan is to continue to log miles this summer, and start training for the LA Marathon in the fall with LARR. I am hoping to have a different role this fall with the team, fingers crossed! I am also planning to reach 1,000 total miles this year. Favorite running quote? “Do marathon runners know they don’t have to?” Favorite race distance? Half Marathon. Between, work, school, and family, it is not always easy to prioritize running. The half marathon is the perfect distance. It requires training, but less time than a marathon. I love marathons, and look forward to when I can more actively dedicate time to training for them. Favorite running experience? Right after we moved back to CA in 2011, a friend asked me to join him for a 5K at a water park in Irvine. Part of the race requires you to wade through chest deep water for 100 yards in a pool. I cannot remember the name of the race. Anyway, I leave the race, and on the way home, I call my wife. She had a busy day, and we were not sure if we would see each other until later in the afternoon. I talked about said 5K for about 10 minutes before my wife, waiting for a pause, let me know she was pregnant with our first-born! Now I always ask her about her day first! Moreover, that finisher medal sits proudly and prominently on the hanger! Favorite post-race indulgence? Cupcakes. Sprinkles Cupcakes. Black and White. Favorite thing about SBRC? One of my favorite things about SBRC is seeing a post on Facebook from a new member who says, I can only run (insert time of day here), I am more a casual runner, I only run a (insert great mile time here), is there a place for me? The overwhelming response is always, Yes! Just show up, you will find your people, we will help you! Amazing! My wife is a not a runner, and proudly keeps a 0.0 mile sticker on her desk. So, I embrace that we all approach this slightly differently! — with Charlie Bates.

Happy Wednesday, October 2nd Everyone! Weather in the parks today will be sunny with a high of 83 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 11 pm and DCA 8 am - 9 pm. Today in the year 1992, Disney's Live-Action feature film, The Mighty Ducks was released into theaters. In Downtown Disney News, Sprinkles Cupcakes is getting in the Halloween Spirit with Halloween themed Cupcakes all month long. Mickey's Mix Magic Nighttime Spectacular will be making a short return on November 1st - 3rd after Halloween Screams Ends its run on October 31st.

Happy Monday, September 9th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Partly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8 am - 12 pm and DCA 8 am - 8 pm. Today in Disneyland history in the year 2001: Disneyland's "Country Bear Playhouse" attraction (originally known as the Country Bear Jamboree) lowered its curtain after 29 years. The space is now used for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Halloween Time is in full swing at the parks right now and there is so much to offer guests right now. Along with all the food & Merch, all the Villains & Halloween Characters are out, so be sure you don't miss out on these great photo ops. In Downtown Disney News, TODAY ONLY at Sprinkles Cupcakes, the return of Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes. These cupcakes have Pumpkin cake filled with marshmallow cream, topped with Cuban Coffee frosting.

Happy Tuesday, August 20th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a high of 86 degrees. Park hours today, Disneyland will be open from 8am - 11pm and DCA 8am - 9pm Happy Birthday to Singer/Songwriter, Demi Lavato who is best known for her role on Disney's Camp Rock, was born on this day in the year 1992. In Disneyland News, Did you know the Main Street Electrical Parade Popcorn Bucket being sold right now includes $1.50 refills the entire day of purchase? In More Disneyland News, New Haunted Mansion Bust Glow in The Dark themed Ears have been spotted in the parks. The ears are $27.99 before AP Discount. Speaking of ears. Disney Parks Designer Collection is releasing a new Design by Loungefly on September 6th. In DCA News, to continue with all things Marvel, Chip & Dale dressed as Thor & Loki are now available for Meet & Greets In Downtown Disney News, BOGO alert. Today only at Sprinkles Cupcakes, if you whisper “Endless Summer” when you purchase a cupcake you can get another one free! This offer is In Store Only, Limit one per guest. Any flavor. Discount applies to cupcake of equal or lesser value.

 We started planning this back in September so it’s been a massive undertaking for everyone involved. This particular event went towards remodeling and making homes safe in the San Francisco Bay area. This includes changing out plumbing, re-roofing the home, fixing the electrical or whatever might be necessary. This is an organization that has been around for 30 years, and this particular event has been hosted by the Stanford Shopping Center for 17 years. Needless to say, there are many key takeaways you can incorporate into your events to make them successful like ours was! But Who Am I? Hi! I'm Lisa Clark and I help nonprofits and fundraisers like YOU raise money through events so you can meet your annual revenue goals! I'm also the host of a free Facebook Group, Raising with Lisa Clark, a free group for fundraisers, NPOs, development team members, volunteers, and supporters. I included a link below so you can request to join right away! Link to Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/112148672944584 The Gala Itself I had the honor of helping with this event this year, and I am so proud of the success that we’ve had. Historically, they have used the same set-up and on average has raised $400,000 to $500,000 run by volunteers. There are usually around 300-400 attendants. It didn’t start this way, but this is a longstanding successful event that has slowly evolved to be as successful as they have been. They use five different revenue streams in order to achieve their fundraising goals: Ticket Sales A Raffle An Auction Fund A Need Underwriting Packages They have a great partnership with Stanford Shopping Center and the auction items that they promote. The main feature is life-size playhouses that are absolutely huge and gorgeous. Some even have to be moved by crane! While this is quite an undertaking, this is an incredibly fruitful event for this organization. Changing It Up With Fund A Need In the past, the organization would auction off 12 of these houses, but this year they implemented Fund-A-Need due to the decline of the number of funds raised from auctioning off the playhouses. Decreasing the number of houses on auction, and creating these Fund A Need options allowed there to be more opportunities for people to donate who otherwise couldn’t have. Creating this new source of revenue paid off! Having a Ton of Options Any large auction that I have attended has an option for everyone’s pocketbook. While you could think that it could be overwhelming for your guests, having more options that can appeal to any budget will only bring you more funds for your organization. People will donate if they have the option. Opening up this new revenue stream, allowed the attendees to donate even if bidding on the playhouses wasn’t something that they could afford. Organizing the Fundraiser In the past, this event has been run heavily by volunteers with the Director of Development overseeing things. There were different chairs that took care of the playhouses and maintaining the relationship with the Shopping Center and the builders. Then there were two people that oversaw the decor. There would also be a committee chair that would oversee the auction to make sure that it all ran smoothly and the auction items were organized. The Registration Team would also be in place to get people signed up, pass out name tags, etc. This year, with Fund A Need in place, there was a pre-registration option for people’s credit cards for when they would bid on the playhouses. A team would also be assigned for recruiting auction items and sponsorships from shops within the center. The final team would then go to restaurants to solicit for catering options for the event. In our case, we were able to get McDonald’s french fries, Sprinkles Cupcakes, California Pizza Kitchen and more. Having these different team can sound like a lot, but having different teams assigned to these teams really helped to ensure that things were planned. As this event was mainly run by volunteers in the past, this year they brought me on because there were many volunteers that weren’t able to return to help. This changed things up, but in the end, recruiting help was necessary to have this event run smoothly this year. It was also beneficial to bring help on, as Fund A Need was a new thing they decided to put into place. Sometimes getting help with your event can pay off in a big way! Underwriting Packages For Sale In partnership with the Development Team and the Executive Director, the Underwriting Chair made a home run with selling underwriting packages! This package includes being featured on all the possible places that the event was being promoted. In our case, there were banners in the shopping center, on the event’s website, social media, and more. Not only that, these sponsors received perks that were exclusive to these packages. The sponsors get tickets to invite their own guests, have a VIP table, had access to  Champagne and Wine(Thanks Tesla!), early check-in, and front row access passes to the auction. These kinds of packages are really appealing to businesses and big spenders. Offering them are a nice way for people to be able to simply help your organization and have you thank them for being involved! Marketing The Event This organization took advantage of both the old fashioned and new ways of generating interest in the event. This included: Email Marketing Social Media Facebook Ads Advertising Banners in the shopping center Hard Copy Invitations Local Publications While I don’t have access to the stats from the Facebook Ads, they were able to attract attention to the organization through them. Without these ads, the event may not have reached the locals that it would have otherwise not been in front of. Taking advantage of social media is a great way to get in the face of new people for your organization. If you would like guidance in how to promote your event through social media be sure to check out my course: https://www.raisingwithlisaclark.com/offers/DhnDgrxn/checkout Investing in Your Event The full scope of this event was huge! Seeing 500 chairs dropped off by a rental company can seem crazy. Then there are the catering fees, beverage fees, etc. to tag on top of everything else. This event cost the organization around $60,000, but they raised $470,000. What I’m here to tell you is that if you invest in an event, you will see the return on investment. I encourage you to make a bold move to try something new!   What I also want to point out, is don’t be afraid of the numbers that I reference. My numbers are going to be different than yours. While I might have had to spend $2,000 for a venue, you might only need to spend $300. Get out there and start getting quotes. Know what’s available to you and don’t be afraid thinking an event is going to cost you a crazy amount! This will be different for each event, based on location and time of the year.   Getting Help This is an established and fairly successful organization, but things have to change with the times sometimes. WIth the lack of available volunteers and then having volunteers need to fulfill other obligations in their life, there was a lot of pressure put onto the event board to help this fundraising event come together. The choice this organization made to get the help they needed, was essential in my opinion to help this event continue to be successful and fruitful. While I think we all are self starters who want to do it all, there are times when changing up how you run things can keep you from floundering in the end.   If you’ve been thinking about investing in my course “Fundraising Events that Deliver” now is the time to do it! The price right now is $497, but that is going to go up SOON! New material and resources are going to be added soon that you will get access to, but once it’s there, there will be a an increase. Now’s the time to get access to my full system to create successful events, and have the opportunity to pick my brain when it comes to your specific event. I can’t wait for you to join me!   FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT DELIVER Go from barely breaking even to having a sold-out annual fundraising event! …all while creating amazing donor relations, surpassing your goals, and supporting the cause you believe in! OH YES! I WANNA KNOW MORE!   Don't forget to connect with me on other social media platforms as well! 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Our guest for this episode is Candace Nelson, who skyrocketed to culinary fame after she and her husband Charles launched Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills in 2005. Candace is the quintessential entrepreneur. She is someone who is daring enough to break from the mold, and built an empire with sweat, ingenuity and a dream. She continues to generate ideas and chase new opportunities -- just because that's who she is. In addition to Sprinkles, Candace recently launched her newest culinary venture, Pizzana, a critically-acclaimed pizza restaurant with a location in Brentwood and a second location that just opened in West Hollywood.Candace's entrepreneurial talents aren't just limited to what she can bake in an oven. She just launched a men's athleisure brand with her husband called Willy, and she’s also built a massive media career. She is the executive producer and judge of a new Netflix baking competition show, Sugar Rush, after being a longtime judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars. She’s also launching a podcast with Dear Media called Live to Eat. And if that weren't enough, she and her husband make early stage investments in innovative retail and consumer brands through Cm2 Holdings. Candace's career spans brick and mortar retail, e-commerce, media and investing. Her philosophy is that if something is well-made, people will want to pay for it and indulge, and all of her ventures have proved this to be true.

Happy Friday, April 26th Everyone! Let's get right into the BIG news of the Day...Today's the Day All Marvel Fans have been waiting for. Avengers End Game is Officially in Theaters today. NO SPOILERS!! We saw it last night and trust me, You don't want to miss it! The other Big News that everyone is talking about today, Pop Up Disney, A Mickey Celebration located at the Old ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney begins today. Tickets are required for the Pop Up Experience. You can purchase your tickets online only. In DCA news, Mickey's Philharmagic, a 3D show began today in Hollywood Land inside the Sunset Showcase, former home of the MuppetVision 3D show. Big News Dropped this week for Everyone waiting on Star Wars Galaxy's edge reservation details. We now have a date! Guests will be able to Make reservations to get into the new land Starting May 2nd. Details will be released by 8am and reservations will begin at 10am. Guests must be sure to have a valid Disney Account on the Disneyland Website or App before making the reservation. In Park news announced yesterday, Mickey's Mix Magic will be ending its run on June 6th but don't worry, We are excited to say that Disneyland Forever (Disney's 60th Anniversary Firework Spectacular) is set to return on June 7th. Calling all Disney Channel Fans. Disney Channel Fan Fest is tomorrow April 27th in DCA. There is a new Frozen drink stand now in Cars Land at Ramone's House of Body Art called Ramone's Serv-ICE the new stand has themed Frozen drinks similar to the frozen drinks in Bing Bongs Sweet Stuff. In Downtown Disney, there are now Margarita Cupcakes available at Sprinkles Cupcakes until Cinco De Mayo. Disney Parks Blog announced this week that Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes will be opening soon in Downtown Disney but still no official date was given. But when we were in the parks this week we saw a few waiters in training who mentioned to us that it will be opening to the public this weekend. It was opened to the cast members as well as a soft opening yesterday and today. This Black Tap will be the first location where Crazy Shakes can be ordered to go from a Take - Out Shake Window.

Happy Monday, April 22nd and Happy Earth Day Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Mostly Sunny with a high of 76 degrees. In Earth Day History, The Very 1st Earth Day happened today in the year 1970 with over 20 million people participating. Over the weekend it was announced that Captain Marvel has officially become one of the 25 highest grossing films of all time. In DCA news, There is a new Frozen drink stand now in Cars Land at Ramone's House of Body Art called Ramone's Serv-ICE the new stand has themed Frozen drinks similar to the frozen drinks in Bing Bongs Sweet Stuff. In Downtown Disney News, Starting today Margarita Cupcakes will be available at Sprinkles Cupcakes until Cinco De Mayo. Reminder, Tomorrow April 23rd is the last day for the Food & Wine Festival.

Happy Monday, March 18th Everyone! Weather in the Parks today is Sunny with a high of 77 degrees. Today in Disney Parks History in the year 1967, The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Pirates of The Caribbean has been the largest Audio-Animatronic project to date and is the last attraction Walt Disney Worked on before his death. Also opening on the same day as Pirates, The Blue Bayou Restaurant which as most of you know is inside the attraction. On this day in the year 2005 - Disney released the film Ice Princess to theaters. Also on this in the year 2005, The Disney Channel Hit Series, Suite Life of Zack & Cody premiered. In Downtown Disney News, making its way Back this Week only at Sprinkles Cupcakes, The Hot Cheeto Cupcake. So if this is something you enjoyed before or you didn't get a chance to try, now's the time! For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Happy Monday, January 21st & Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day! To Honor The Great Dr & Reverend, We will begin with one of his most Profound Quotes - “I have decided to stick with Love. Hate is too great a Burden to bear.” Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a high of 62 degrees. Today in Disney History in the year 1977, Disney's Original Freaky Friday is released into theaters. As We all know “Get Your Ears On” - A Mickey & Minnie celebration is in full swing right now in the parks and Starting tomorrow, All The Valentines Day Decor, Merch & Treats will also be hitting the parks! As part of Disney's Valentine's Celebration, Upon entering Disneyland, guests will be greeted with a New Mickey Mouse Flower “Portrait” in front of the Train that will make for a great Photo Op. In Downtown Disney News, Sprinkles Cupcakes is continuing with their Cereal flavored Cupcakes and starting today till January 27th they will be offering Crunch Berries Cupcakes. Then ending the month off with Lucky Charms Cupcakes from January 28th - February 3rd. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Steve travels to Los Angeles to talk with Daniele Uditi, the Pizzaiolo at Pizzana, in Brentwood. Uditi comes from a small, Italian village, where he first learned how to bake with his “auntie” but later, came to America and worked at various restaurants, before settling on his own style of pizza – a kind of artisan-meets-Neapolitan, with a slightly lower oven temperature than traditional Neapolitans, that results in a slightly longer baking time. A chance meeting with actor Chris O’Donnell (and a series of pizza parties at his home for friends and colleagues) led to a partnership with both the O’Donnells and the owners of Sprinkles Cupcakes. They eventually opened Pizzana in Brentwood. The late L.A. Times critic Jonathan Gold was a huge fan of the pizzas, and a glowing review led to even more success. The partners have also opened a second location on Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Candace reveals her thinking behind the world-famous cupcake ATM, the impact of celebrity advocacy and the evolution of UGC in product marketing.

Jessica visits with Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana restaurant. Candace shares how she left her career as an investment banker to pursue her dream of opening her own bakery, and also explains how a pizza party inspired her to open her newest venture, Pizzana. Jess and Candace also whip up some tasty treats from The Sprinkles Baking Book. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/cooking.

On today’s show we meet food entrepreneur Candace Nelson.In 2005, Candace founded the world’s first cupcakes only bakery— Sprinkles —which now has 24 locations nationwide. Sprinkles are the Tesla of cupcakes: artfully decorated and made with premium ingredients. With celebrity fans like Oprah and Blake Lively, Candace quickly became known as the Cupcake Queen—and she’s gained even more exposure on TV. Candace is an Executive Producer and Judge on the new Netflix baking show Sugar Rush. She’s also appeared on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. Candace shares the story of how her love of baking inspired her to get out of investment banking and go to school to become a pastry chef and how her hunch that people would treat themselves to a high-end cupcake and— in fact drive to a bakery that only serves cupcakes to get it—paid off big time. Plus, the two lucky breaks that made Sprinkles a worldwide brand and why she focused these days on Pizzana restaurant which she co-owns with actor Chris O’Donnell.

Happy Wednesday, October 3rd Everyone! Weather in the parks is Currently Cloudy with a High of 74 degrees. Today in the year 1955 Disney launches to Television the Mickey Mouse Club On ABC. With that being said, In Disneyland History, Today in the year 2005, Ten of the Original Mouseketeers gather in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland to Sing, Dance and share memories. They are joined by 1,000 Honorary Mouseketeers, who help them unveil the World's Largest Pair of Mouseketeer ears on the Anniversary of The Mickey Mouse Club. As we mentioned in Yesterday's Minnie Mice Minute, The Popular Enchanted Tiki Room was set to open today from its Refurbishment, however, according to the Disneyland App, it looks like it was pushed to this Saturday, October 6th. So we shall see and of course, we will you keep you all updated. In Downtown Disney News, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all Month long Sprinkles is offering a Vanilla Champagne cake with vanilla buttercream infused with strawberries simmered in Sparkling Rose'. For every Cupcake purchased, Sprinkles will donate $.50 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Also, This week only, Sprinkles Cupcakes is offering their Trick Or Treat Receipt. Buy one cupcake then show your receipt on your next visit to redeem for a BOGO. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Happy Monday, September 10th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a high of 84 degrees. On this day in the year 2009, Walt Disney Company President Bob Iger launched the very first ever D23 Expo. As we mentioned last week, Halloween time is now in Full Swing at the Disneyland Resort, with numerous fun & tasty treats, Must have merch and Amazing decor…. Plus Haunted Mansion Holiday, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy & Guardian's of the Galaxy's, Monsters After Dark. You have plenty of time, so make sure you take advantage of it all. Today a New AP Button is Available at the AP Corner in DCA near stage 17 in Hollywood Land. And this just in, A New button will be released EVERY Monday through September 30th. So make sure you get yours. Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel is Officially Closed for refurbishment until sometime in Early 2019. In Downtown Disney News, The Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake returns TODAY to Sprinkles Cupcakes till September 23rd. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Maureen Bharoocha talks to Cody Brotter about going from behind-the-counter at Sprinkles Cupcakes to going behind-the-camera as their first-ever Digital Content Director. She also talks about directing a short (starring Ron Funches), selling a screenplay to Mar Vista (and getting repped), working with Funny Or Die (and College Humor and Lauren Lapkus), getting on a UCB Digital Team, and directing segments for Jimmy Kimmel.

Happy Monday, July, 30th Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a High of 88 degrees! Over the weekend we learned that from now till September 3rd, Downtown Disney now has Food Trucks in the empty West End. Food Trucks included Habit Burger Grill, Brew Wings & Afters Ice Cream, So make sure you check them out! Speaking of Downtown Disney, Today ONLY at Sprinkles Cupcakes they are celebrating International Day of Friendship. It's Buy one get one Free when you Whisper BFF at time of purchase. Starting today, Pinocchio's Daring Journey is down for refurbishment till August 3rd. Matterhorn Bobsleds is also down starting today, (no Estimated return date) Today in Disney History. In the year 1986, Disney's Flight of the Navigator is released into theaters. Today in the year 1998, Disney launches its First ever Cruise Ship, The Disney Magic, It's one of the 3 largest Cruise ships in the world. For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

Happy Friday, July 27th Everyone! The Weekend is here! Park News - First off let's get right into Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff Confectionary which opened last Saturday. We got to explore it a few times this week and have already noticed some changes since it's opening day. On opening day they had a few hiccups with the drinks. It's BACK!! The Wildest ride in the Wilderness!! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad made its return from refurbishment today! Can't tell you how happy I am about that! It is My FAVORITE ride so I've missed it! Disney announced this week that Holidays at the Disneyland resort returns November 9th. With that comes, Festival of Holidays, A Christmas Fantasy parade and of course, Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle. We also learned this week during the Disney Parks Live Stream for Paint the Night, that The Paint the Night Parade & the Pixar Play Parade will be sticking around after the September 3rd Pixar Fest end Date! Still no word on the Together Forever Fireworks Spectacular but we will be keeping our fingers crossed that it stays! A couple more refurbishments hitting the parks starting next week. Starting Monday, July 30th, Pinocchio's Daring Journey will be down till August 3rd. Matterhorn Bobsleds will be down July 30th - August 23rd (Estimated date) Also, don't forget the Enchanted Tiki Room will be closed starting August 6th with an unknown return date. Also in Disney News….PhotoPass day is coming Sunday, August 19th. During this day-long celebration of photography in Disney parks, you'll discover creative & fun photo ops throughout the parks! Breaking News Today - Disney & Fox shareholders have voted to approve the $71.3 Billion merger of the 2 companies, marking another step closer to Marvel Studios Introducing the X-Men & Fantastic Four into the Marvel Cinematic, Universe. We learned this morning that Disneyland Resort workers approved a contract that raises the Minimum hourly wage for Cast Members Effective Immediately, as of this morning their pay is now $13.25 and starting January 1st goes up to $15.45. Congratulations to all our well-deserved cast members! Speaking of Cast Members, we have come in contact with SO MANY AMAZING cast members who make Magic Happen Daily!! Cast Members who truly Love what they do and embody The Disney Spirit! On the other hand, sadly you get a few that unfortunately aren't so magical. Not Park news but it is Disney! August 1st - 26th, in Sherman Oaks Ca, there will be a Pop-Up Event called @ThatsfromDisney. Here you will get a look at many Disney Artifacts past & present with an Auction starting August 24th. So if you want to own a Doom Buggy or Rocket Rod, this is your chance! STAR WARS NEWS - News hit today that Star Wars Episode IX will begin filming at London's Pinewood Studios on August 1st, 2018. For all the latest info go to D23.com Food News - Mexican Pot De Creme dessert - go over our experience with it. New Menu item at the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland. Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches (2 per order) with Vanilla Ice cream, drizzled with caramel & chocolate sauce. River Belle Terrace is now serving Breakfast! Here are the new Breakfast menu items! Short Rib Skillet, Southern Fried Bone-In Pork Chop, Country Biscuits & Gravy, Becky Thatcher's Fried Green Tomato, Mickey Shapes Pancake, Granola & Mixed Berry Parfait, Southern Sweet Skillet, Monkey Bread & Seasonal Oats. Another new Menu item - There's a new Margarita in Town! The new Pineapple Margarita from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill on Pacific Wharf in DCA looks refreshing & delicious. Sprinkles Cupcakes in Downtown Disney, released a New Cupcake this week and I'm sure it's an acquired taste! It's a fluffy Vanilla cake filled with Flaming Hot Cheetos topped with creamy white cheddar frosting dusted with crushed hot Cheetos but hurry cuz it won't last long. According to Sprinkles Instagram, it's only here till tomorrow, July 27th.

Happy Friday Everyone! Weather in the parks today is Sunny with a High of 88 degrees! It's Back! The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is back from refurbishment! This just in, Disneyland Resort workers approve contract that raises the Minimum hourly wage to $15 by next year! Congratulations to all our well deserved cast members! 21st Century Fox and Disney Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Disney. What will this mean for the future, Only time will tell. But what we do know is that the New FOX spin off will be merged with Disney. Today and tomorrow in Downtown Disney, Sprinkles Cupcakes, is offering a New Cupcake and I'm sure it's not for everyone! It's a fluffy Vanilla cake filled with Flaming Hot Cheetos topped with creamy white cheddar frosting dusted with crushed hot cheetos. So if you are an adventurous eater, this cupcake is for you! For More Minnie Mice Minute Updates, Subscribe on Itunes, SoundCloud or Google Play! Again, I'm Mama Mouse Cynthia, co-host of The Minnie Mice Show, Make sure you check us out at @TheMinniemice Thanks for listening…. This is the Minnie Mice sounding off! Until Next time, Be Kind & Spread Some Magic!

In Episode 7 we welcome Jessy aka Orlando Foodie Girl (Follow her on Instagram @orlandofoodiegirl). She has been an Orlando resident for the last 25 years - we discuss the food scene in Orlando and taste test an array of sweet treats! We speak on the current trend of donughts in the food world. (1:00) Jessy gives us her story on how learning to cook for her special needs children opened her up to a new world of foods; leading her to a heightened appreciation. (3:38) How Orlando Foodie Girl came to fruition. (4:45) We share our favorite food spots from our home towns and how mom’s food trumps all! (10:50) Jessy describes how any dish can be savored in just a few bites. (17:15) We talk about Dexters dollar burgers and this delicious home town gem. (18:48) Stephanie and Jessy compare notes on their experience at Voo Doo Donughts and how theming plays a part in your meal experience. (22:10) Brian gushes over the delicious pastries at the Glass Knife, a Winter Park must do.(26:25) Jessy reveals her choice for best kept secret in Orlando amongst restaurants. (31:12) We talk the Orlando sushi scene and Jessy recommends the hamburger sushi at Cowfish for those who are not into traditional sushi. (36:05) Our thoughts on a cookie dough flight from Wonderland Cookie Dough Co. in Celebration. (38:45) We talk about the the delectable Mickey Mousse at Amorette’s Patisserie. (39:35) We discuss the mashup of flavors in the Saracha & Lime Cupcake at Sprinkles Cupcakes. Frosting or Spicy mayo? (42:30) Dive into the flavors of summer with Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC lemon tea cake. (44:05) Jessy shares some chocolatey treats from Gideon's Bakehouse. These are not your mammas cookies! (46:20)

The curiousity to explore and thrist to learn are two qualities that define Julie Felss Masino. She works tirelessly to build culture, innovate for the future, and lead by example. And now, as North American President of Taco Bell, she is doing it for the world to see. Her career has inscluded incredible brand work at Coach, Godiva, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Fisher Price and 10+ years at Starbucks. Her experience in the restaurant and retail world is unmatched. I think you’ll appreciate her honesty of what her daily schedule is like and what it takes to bring companies to the top. Show Notes: “Companies who sit still find themselves behind”  “Always solve consumer needs before the consumer knows they need it”  Day in the Life of a North American President. Get to the office early: it’s imperative to have time before everyone comes into the office. Being a leader means being ready for the day and to know what’s coming. You want to show up well, be prepared for every meeting, and to know if you should have an opinion about a matter. Give yourself an hour where you don’t have to think. It’s super important to let the mind be free before going to bed, so you can fully show up to work. Sometimes You Work Weekends. Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, led by example to always be on and to always be working. It’s necessary to unplug on the weekends and try activities such as pilates, yoga, or hiking. Lead by Example. Don’t take the responsibility of being a leader lightly. Believe in teamwork, positivity, optimism and to bring everything to your role. Ultimate questions of being a leader: How do you inspire and put the right people in the right roles? How do you give your team the tools to be the best? How do you challenge them to be the best? All of these leadership questions stem from holding the bar high for yourself. Never ask anyone to do something if you wouldn’t do it. Always Be Curious. Read a lot and ask a lot of questions. It’s important to be very confident and to not be afraid to ask for help or admitting you need help. Help Others Along the Way. Look around you at Miami University or in your career and make friends. Share knowledge and help your peer group. It’s beneficial to help others along the way and to nurture these relationships now. Say Yes. Say yes to new opportunities and try new things whether it’s in a role or location If you want a bigger role in leadership, it’s important to understand the bigger picture of business and to take roles even if it’s not in your specialty. It makes you a better and more well-rounded leader. Not only this, it makes you a better human and widens your lens to understand there’s not one way to do things. Make sure you have a network you have the ability to say yes to new things. Sometimes you have to say no, ensure you’re saying “not now” to open more opportunities later in your career. Innovation Is Important. Work with brands you are passionate about and believe in. Key reasons for coming to Taco Bell: being in a culture that reinvents the business playbook, they are passionate about their customers, and want to continue to be a part of their lives in fun ways.

Few people can be credited with starting a national food craze like Candace Nelson did. The pastry chef and entrepreneur sparked America's cupcake obsession when she opened Sprinkles Cupcakes in 2005, the first of its kind in the world. In the third episode of our podcast, Second Life, Nelson explains why she pivoted from a banker to baker and how she harnessed the power of saying “no."

Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and "Cupcake Wars" judge Candace Nelson steps into the Walk In to talk about her role in the cupcake craze, her success as both an entrepreneur and a mother, and the story behind her ingenious idea of creating the 24-hour Cupcake ATM! She also talks about trading in a muffin tin for a pizza paddle in her new restaurant venture, Pizzana.

This week, we review Sprinkles' Lemon Cupcake and Chocolate Coconut Cupcake! Visit Sprinkles at 780 Lexington Avenue (between 60th and 61st Streets) Website: https://sprinkles.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sprinkles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprinklescupcakes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sprinkles ** Follow Us ** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweethusbandstv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweethusbandstv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SweetHusbandsTV ** Credits ** ♫ Intro & Outro Music ♫ "Love Wildly" by Joey Contreras https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/young-kind-of-love/id940267308 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sweethusbandstv/support

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION HONORS BROOKE ABBOTT, SHAWN LACY BULLEN AND ROXY SOWLATY AT TENTH ANNUAL WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON Los Angeles, CA– The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will celebrate its 10th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on May 17, 2017 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Each year the foundation recognizes women who are successful in their fields and celebrate their commitment to philanthropy. The 2017 Honorees include: Brooke Abbott, creator/blogger for The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles and owner of The Crazy Creole Mommy Life, Inc; Shawn Lacy Bullen, Owner/Managing Director, Biscuit Filmworks; and Roxy Sowlaty, Beverly Hills based interior designer. Past honorees include Jamie Lee Curtis, Mary Hart, Wendy Goldberg, Joyce Brandman, Mindy Weiss, Amy Brenneman, Judy Felsenthal, Evelyn Heyward, Linda Howard, Bobbe Joy Dawson, Barbara Herman, Lisa Greer, Tina Finkelman Berkett, and Janice Bryant Howroyd. We are pleased to announce that Bloomingdale's Century City, last year’s fashion show presenter, has agreed to partner with us once again and present the 2017 fashion show. In addition, Sprinkles Cupcakes of Beverly Hills has generously donated cupcakes for each guest. “Since 1967, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has been a leader at the forefront of research in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, committed to innovation and collaboration through uniting all patients, caregivers, providers, donors, and researchers to find cures for these diseases. As a volunteer driven organization, we rely on the generous support of local people and businesses to fuel our programs. Without the sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills and the support of Bloomingdale’s Century City, we simply couldn’t support the 90,000 patients in our community”, said Ashley Atkins, Executive Director. The Women of Distinction Luncheon is a highly anticipated event of the Beverly Hills social season and is attended by 500 prominently influential leaders and philanthropists in the Greater Los Angeles community. For tickets and information: (310) 478-4500 or visit bit.ly/wod2017la. About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation For the past 50 years, the Foundation has supported the IBD community with the goal to ultimately achieve our vision – a future free of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. One out of 200 Americans has Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (also called Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD), and 5% of all those diagnosed are under the age of 18. Proceeds from the Women of Distinction Luncheon fund cutting-edge medical research, education programs for patients and healthcare professionals, and support programs such as Camp Oasis, the foundation’s summer camp for children who suffer from IBD. More than 82 cents of every dollar received goes directly to support our mission. For more information about the foundation, visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Media Contact Ashley Atkins Executive Director Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Greater Los Angeles Chapter (323) 369-6409 aatkins@ccfa.org Information on the 2017 Women of Distinction Luncheon Honorees: In 2008, Brooke Abbott was diagnosed with left-sided ulcerative colitis. Though it was a mild case at diagnosis, the disease rapidly advanced over a period of four years. In 2009, Ms. Abbott traded in her film and television production notebook for a diaper bag with the birth of her son, Jaxon Lee Coltrane. While navigating through motherhood, Abbott began to tweet about her adventures with her newborn with the hashtag, #CrazyCreoleMommy. The stories behind her tweets and Facebook statuses grew larger than the allotted 140 characters and by 2011, her new life needed its own vehicle. In January 2012, The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles were born. In April 2012, Abbott was given a total colectomy after spending weeks in the hospital fighting a losing battle with her diseased colon. She was given an ostomy for five months, as a transition into receiving her JPouch. She now lives with an internal J-Pouch and her health continues to change for the better. Still without insurance, arthritis, and the inability to work as much as she could before, Abbott advocates for all those with severe and mild cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Abbott continues to photograph, working under the name, bonzaibaby Photography, having photographed celebrities including Holly Robinson Peete, Alfonso Riberio, Valarie Pettiford & Arthel Neville. Abbott is the creator and blogger for The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles & The HollyRod Foundation Influencer Circle. She is an advocate often representing The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation & The Digestive Disease National Coalition on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Abbott is a single mother of one son, Jax Lee Coltrane, and they currently reside in Los Angeles. Shawn Lacy Bullen is the co-founder and managing director of Biscuit Filmworks and Biscuit UK. She grew up in Washington DC to architect parents who fostered her entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation of art. Armed with a double major in French and political science from Duke University, she ignored the advice of family friend Jay Chiat to avoid advertising altogether, and immediately moved to New York to work at Young & Rubicam. Her journey in advertising, first in New York and later in Los Angeles with HKM, led her to work with then up-and-coming director Noam Murro. The two immediately hit it off and in 2000 co-founded Biscuit Filmworks, which today represents some of the top creative talent in advertising and is one of the most awarded commercial production companies in the world. As managing director, Shawn continues to expand the company’s roster, cultivate new talent relationships and oversee the production of an acclaimed portfolio of work. Her solid creative instincts have helped build Biscuit’s reputation for fostering and growing talent from within, and serving as a trusted partner for top advertising agencies around the world to deliver standout commercial projects. A consummate multi-tasker, Shawn is also the proud mother of four children, one in college, one in high school, and twin first graders. Her son Jett was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2013, and she then became involved in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to help raise awareness and funding for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Roxy Sowlaty is a Beverly Hills native that has been working in design since the age of 16, when she started a clothing line with her sister Tara called RoxTar. Upon earning her undergraduate degree from USC’s Marshall School of Business, she decided to re-focus her design interests from fashion to interiors. She enrolled at Parsons New School of Design to obtain her masters degree in interior design. During this time in New York, she freelanced on a number of residential projects in Manhattan, as well as a home in Aspen – which certainly confirmed her love for interior design! Now back in California, she has opened her own interior design firm specializing in high end residential projects and is simultaneously launching an online 'do-it-yourself' interior design website and home goods product line. She had a stint on one of E!’s top hit shows for three seasons, displaying her entrepreneurial spirit in getting her line off the ground. It is with deep gratitude that Sowlaty is involved with such a high honor, as both her father and sister are affected by Crohn’s disease. She is determined to use her voice to make a difference and shed light on this otherwise very difficult subject matter.

If you've ever been laid off from a job and heard the cliche phrase: "When one door closes, another one opens," and wondered: Does it really? Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, is proof that it can in a big way. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/frankbuckleyinterviews.

On this episode of the WDW Happy Place, Ashley Kennedy Turner and Sam Turner discuss all things Disney. Disney News: Disney to buy Twitter, USA Today top 10 Disney resorts at Disney World, Sprinkles Cupcakes coming to Downtown Disney in Disneyland and kidney stones can be removed with the help of the back cars of Big Thunder Mountain roller coaster according to a doctor. Tiki Talk: Ashley talks about how a friend can make such a difference in your world with the words they share with you, as our friend Christoph Zbinden sends a video message saying we are missed and we should be in Disneyland Paris next near for the half marathon. Spread encouragement to others, pay it forward.

08/29/16 - The team discusses this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, including details of this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm, information about the new California Adventure Fun Pass, and speculation that a Sprinkles Cupcakes is coming to Downtown Disney.