Whisk Management

Ep. 17: 10 Controversial Cake Trends that I’m Here For (and Some that I’m Not!)

Let's Get Controversial!
To use or not use fresh flowers on a cake? Is it cool to trash talk other designers because of a specific decorating medium they prefer? Are you a part of the #centerdowelclub? 
I polled the WhiskFam on social media to see what controversies and cake trends you love (or love to hate) and today I'm sharing my thoughts about them! Agree, or agree to disagree, my goal is to bring over a decade of cake design experience  and give you my honest opinions (and then some) about each of them! 
So, are you ready to dive in?
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BONUS SEGMENT:The Bonus segment is BACK baby, and this time it's shiny and new!
Introducing SWEETFLUENCER, the part of the show where I share some of my favorite accounts from the 'Gram who are out here doing cool s*** and making me VERY HUNGRY.Check out the episode for more info and be sure to give them a follow!@alicechowcake@chefaedavis@newjunebakery@laurettajeans@alevri.co 
 
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Ep. 16: Halloween Baking Champion Roundtable | Karl Fong of Cakes by Karl & Renee Loranger of Sugar Pop Baking Co.

Bakers, you have 90 minutes to grab your edible blood, your isomalt glass shards, and dip into your Halloween candy stash for a treat, because today’s special guests might just inspire you to bake for your lives! 
Today I am joined by two former winners of Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship, Karl Fong (season 5 winner), and Renee Loranger (season 6 contestant and season 7 winner), plus ya girl (season 8 winner), and we’re spilling ALL the tea on food TV!
Support Our Guests:
Karl Fong- Visit Karl’s Bakery, Cakes by Karl, or give him a follow On Instagram
Renee Loranger- Visit Renee’s bakery, Sugar Pop Baking Co., or give her a follow On Instagram
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Ep. 15: The Struggle is Real | Dealing with Imposter Syndrome, Setbacks, and Change within your Business

Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and for some of us, life and business stuff is changing too!
In this episode, Blayre takes you through a rough patch filled with setbacks that she recently experienced within her business, and how she dealt with the negative thought patterns and imposter syndrome that followed. 
If you've been experiencing something similar (and come on, we've all experienced unexpected setbacks, dealt with imposter syndrome, and wondered if we we're worth our salt, right?), this episode might be the pep talk you need to remind yourself of how awesome you are at what you do!
 
Mentioned in this episode:
Kerry Walsh- Find Kerry's podcast interview with me here, and listen to her content on the In High Alignment Podcast
Simone Seol- On Instagram and the I Am Your Korean Mom Podcast
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Ep. 14: Trusting Your Instincts & Navigating the Ebbs and Flows of Business Ownership | Meghan Young of Wish You Well Bakery

UPDATE!BIG congratulations to Meghan on her business rebrand (which she talks about in this episode!). Wish You Well Bakery is now Edd's & Flo's Artisan Bakery Cafe! All links have been updated below
 
When it comes to owning a business, if at first you don’t succeed, get right back on that horse and keep trying, partner!
In today’s guest episode, we welcome Pastry Chef, Baker, and Business Owner Meghan Young, co-owner of Wish You Well Bakery, to talk alllll things brick-and-mortar bakery ownership.
 
Today we’re chatting about:
Meghan’s 15-year hospitality career and how that shaped the way she runs her business now
The ebbs and flows of being a boss, staffing your business, recognizing what does and doesn’t work, and being flexible when things get tough
Meghan’s tips for starting a brick and mortar business and what she’d do differently if she could go back and start again
How even when it seems like things aren’t going your way, it just might be the course-correct that puts you on the right path after all!
Support Today’s Guest:
Give Wish You Well Bakery a follow on Instagram
Check out their website and pre-order some goodies if you’ll be in town!
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Ep. 13: So Ya Wanna Start a Home Baking Business?!

It's time to set up shop!
One of the most common questions new business owners ask me is "Where do I even start?"The task of turning your business into a legal operation may seem overwhelming, but I'm here to help you out!
In this episode, I'll be breaking down:
The types of businesses you can legally file under with your State, how they are formed, and how they are taxed
All of the paperwork you need to gather and file in order to be legally recognized as a taxable and legitimate business with your State and the Federal Government (this is specifically for LLC owners!)
How to determine what products you can sell out of your home kitchen, and how to obtain the correct food handlers license and zoning paperwork to do so 
How to determine where to set up your space in your home so you can run your business legally and efficiently 
Buckle up, because it's a jam-packed one!
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