Using Reviews as Coaching Opportunities

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Using Reviews as Coaching Opportunities

As any business owner can attest, opening your doors and welcoming everyone inside can be uncomfortable and daunting. It's a huge risk in every way. There's not an hour that you don't worry about your business, customers, team, and reputation. You can interact with hundreds of people in any week. It's constantly juggling to take care of your customers as well as your team. Both are equally important—and essential—to running a successful business.

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Writing a book: a journey that starts with a few words

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Writing a book: a journey that starts with a few words

On December 14, we celebrated our 10th anniversary at AMIE Bakery. We’ve come a long way since we opened our doors during the 2014 Christmas Stroll. The journey, which began with an unexpected mid-life career change in 2008, has been nothing short of a wild rollercoaster ride of the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

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The Venice Food Workshop with Mimi Thorisson

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The Venice Food Workshop with Mimi Thorisson

Throughout my years of traveling and consulting I’ve ventured out on food tours and taken culinary and baking classes all over the world. Most recently, I attended a Venice food workshop with Mimi Thorisson. Mimi is a food writer, traveler, and lifestyle guru. She effortlessly exudes a natural glamour while making a stunning array of Italian or French cuisine look effortless. Reading Mimi’s history, it’s no mystery how all the pieces fit together that now garner a list of books, workshops, partnerships, and steadfast following. With all the blessings of a magical life, Mimi is humble, unassuming, and hungry to share her knowledge.

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Baking with Friends: Ties that Bind

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Baking with Friends: Ties that Bind

Many don’t understand why my life always seems so packed, but the truth of the matter is that my sense of urgency lies in understanding that life is short. It drives me to live every day to its fullest, and loss is a valuable reminder to make things happen and avoid continually postponing things you want to do. I recently flew to LA to join one of my dearest friends, Heather, in the kitchen. I want to share how much joy this memory brought me—and that I continue to revisit when I need to feel uplifted or need a laugh.

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Becoming President of the Retail Bakers of America

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Becoming President of the Retail Bakers of America

I’m so proud of the Retail Bakers of America organization and what it does for baking professionals. I am honored that my peers believe in me to lead the organization as President. I know how to help execute the vision with this uber-talented team behind me. Together we can grow RBA and leverage my years of branding and marketing knowledge to help take things to the next level.

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