Sweet Fest

11/29/2023

So excited to be attending the amazing Tastemaker Conference 2024. Let me know if you're planning to attend so that we can meet up! 🥳 OR...register now and join me at the event! https://whova.com/portal/registration/taste_202403/?preview_image=1

10/31/2023

Get ready for holiday sales with the Retail Bakers of America (RBA)

10/20/2023

Today is World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. We want to remind our bakers to take care of themselves and each other. For more resources to support your mental health journey, check out our friends at CHOW - Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness FairKitchens & The Burnt Chef Project

10/09/2023

RBA + ACF together again!! 🤩 Make sure to register for the forum on Pastry Skills & Contemporary Tarts! It's totally FREE!!

TOMORROW, join a collaboration between the RBA & ACF Chefs for the ACF ChefsForum! Register for this FREE event and check out Noah Carroll, CMB, as he demonstrates a contemporary citrus sesame tart.

October 10th @ 12pm CT
https://www.retailbakersofamerica.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=b8e78e7b-4f48-46e0-b559-018a7010d43a&Home=%2fevents-education%2fupcoming-events

10/03/2023

🥳 Join us in celebrating this week's Featured Community Creative, Jean!

🍰 MEET JEAN: Jean A. Schapowal of Cakes with Character is an award-winning cake artist known for her unique cartoony, pop and comic book style creations. With over 15 years of experience, she has received numerous accolades and appeared on cake TV shows, and been featured in the industry's leading magazines. Jean's cakes leave a lasting impression, and she is recognized as a top cake artist in the industry.

Want to learn more about Jean? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our
Featured Community Creatives column.
https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/jean-schapowal

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Jean A. Schapowal of Cakes with Character is an award-winning cake artist known for her unique cartoony, pop and comic book style creations. With over 15 years of experience, she has received numerous accolades and appeared on cake TV shows, and been featured in the industry's leading magazines. Jea

09/18/2023

🥳 Join us in celebrating this week's Featured Community Creative, Anna!

🍰 MEET ANNA: Anna Astashkina is an award-winning Cake Designer, YouTuber, and educator based in Greenville, SC. She specializes in bespoke wedding cakes and offers cake decorating classes and online courses. Her work has been featured in magazines, commercials, and online publications worldwide. Anna is passionate about empowering bakers and teaches them valuable business insights.

Want to learn more about Anna? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column.
https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/anna-astashkina

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Anna Astashkina is an award-winning Cake Designer, YouTuber, and educator based in Greenville, SC. She specializes in bespoke wedding cakes and offers cake decorating classes and online courses. Her work has been featured in magazines, commercials, and online publications worldwide. Anna is passiona

09/12/2023

Don't let a slow sales season get you down! Think outside of the box with these traditional sales ideas for baking businesses.

09/11/2023

🎉 Join us in celebrating this week's Featured Community Creative, Tasha!

🍰 MEET TASHA: Tasha Taylor is the owner of Sugarhi Sweet Eats N Treats and a member of Bake Girl Magic. She has appeared on popular shows like The Big Bake, Buddy VS Duff, and Sugar Rush Christmas. Tasha's talent has also been recognized by various media outlets, including CBS, Fox.5, and AJC. Tasha has catered to celebrities such as Migos, Spice, Lil Baby and she has served as a judge for prestigious events.

Want to learn more about Tasha? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column.

https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/tasha-taylor

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Tasha Taylor is the owner of Sugarhi Sweet Eats N Treats and a member of Bake Girl Magic. She has appeared on popular shows like The Big Bake, Buddy VS Duff, and Sugar Rush Christmas. Tasha's talent has also been recognized by various media outlets, including CBS, Fox.5, and AJC. Tasha has catered t

08/21/2023

🎉 Join us in celebrating our Featured Community Creative, Tasha B!

🍰 MEET TASHA B: Tasha B is a Charlotte, NC based, baking entrepreneur and content creator. Most recently she launched a food photography business, was featured in CanvasRebel magazine, and started a blog. Tasha keeps pretty busy. In addition to running her cake business, she also manages two Etsy shops where she offers digital and physical products. Tasha says that she is “grateful for the support and positive feedback from her customers”.

Want to know a bit more about Tasha B? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column.

https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/tasha-b

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Tasha B is a Charlotte, NC based, baking entrepreneur and content creator. Most recently she launched a food photography business, was featured in CanvasRebel magazine, and started a blog. With her two Etsy shops, she offers digital and physical products. Tasha says that she is “grateful for the s...

08/14/2023

🥳 Join us in celebrating our Featured Community Creative, Dana Cockrell!

🤩 MEET DANA: Dana Cockrell is an accountant by trade and a cake decorator at heart. She launched Dana's Little Cake Confections in 2006, specializing in custom and homestyle cakes and cookies. In 2018, she rebranded to Dana's Cakes Creations and now focuses on custom celebration and wedding cakes. Her goal is to work with clients to design and execute their vision for an unforgettable event.

Want to know a bit more about Dana? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column. https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/dana-cockrell

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Dana Cockrell is an accountant by trade and a cake decorator at heart. She launched Dana's Little Cake Confections in 2006, specializing in custom and homestyle cakes and cookies. In 2018, she rebranded to Dana's Cakes Creations and now focuses on custom celebration and wedding cakes. Her goal is to

08/07/2023

🎉 Join us in celebrating our Featured Community Creative, Christina Bjorn!

💍 MEET CHRISTINA: Christina Bjorn is an award-winning cake artist, cookbook author, and owner of Not Your Nana's Bakery. She's received many accolades throughout her career including competing and winning on both Food Network and Netflix baking competitions. Christina is passionate about the wedding cake business, and she works to mentor other aspiring bakers in her community.

Want to know a bit more about Christina? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column.

https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/christina-bjorn

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Christina Bjorn is an award-winning cake artist, cookbook author, and owner of Not Your Nana's Bakery. She's won many awards and accolades including competing and winning on both Food Network and Netflix baking competitions. Christina is passionate about the wedding cake business, and she works to m

08/01/2023

🤩 Looking for Barbie party inspo? Check out this blog we shared when we FIRST heard about the new movie about our favorite iconic doll!

Get ready for the release of the new Barbie movie with these party planning tips and cake design ideas that are perfect for industry pros. Learn how to tap into the Barbie craze to grow your business and stand out from the competition.

07/31/2023

Join the monthly live Baked Goods Blog chat with Cyd Mitchell of Sweet Fest!

07/31/2023

🎉 Join us in celebrating our Featured Community Creative, Chondra Almeida!

🧁 MEET CHONDRA: Chondra Almeida, owner of Designs by Nonny, launched a cupcake-themed apparel and accessory shop to fill the gap in the market. Her specialty in cupcakes and baking inspired her designs, and the shop also features some feel-good designs. It's a celebration of all things cupcake and baking-related, perfect for fellow bakers and baked good lovers.

Want to know a bit more about Chondra? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column.

https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/chondra-almeida

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

Chondra Almeida, owner of Designs by Nonny, launched a cupcake-themed apparel and accessory shop to fill the gap in the market. Her specialty in cupcakes and baking inspired her designs, and the shop also features some feel-good designs. It's a celebration of all things cupcake and baking-related, p

07/27/2023

🤩 Check out what's new on Castiron! They've added even more power to the website builder while keeping things incredibly simple.

👉 Tap the link to start your free trial...https://www.castiron.me/sugarcoin

Here are a few highlights...

🎨 Now you can select from several website themes, colors, and fonts to ensure beautiful brand consistency throughout your entire custom website. No more boring, boxy, and blue. Create a site that stays on brand!

💻 No longer just a one pager. Now you can add a Home, FAQ, About, Gallery, and Availability page to your website. You can also add a custom page to highlight an upcoming event, pop-up or announcement! This will help you keep your customers (and potential customers) informed.

🎉 Your custom online store is just a few clicks away. You don't have to stress about having an ugly or broken website on Castiron. Everything is straight forward and setup for you to succeed!

💙 Check out the updates here...https://www.castiron.me/sugarcoin

07/24/2023

🎉 Join us in celebrating our Featured Community Creative, Torrie Campbell!

🍪 MEET TORRIE: Torrie Campbell is a Cookie Competition Winner and Food Network-featured baker who expresses her culture through cookies. As a Content Creator, Food Photographer, and proud mother of three boys, she turned her outlet into a successful business, Torrie Made It. Her journey has opened doors to unexpected opportunities and connections, leaving her excited to see where her path leads next.

Want to know a bit more about Torrie? Follow the 🔗 below to read her full profile in our Featured Community Creatives column.

💖 ABOUT FEATURED COMMUNITY CREATIVES:
Sweet Fest X Sugar Coin Academy has designated a special place to celebrate creatives in our foodie and creative community. Everyone has a story worth sharing, and we've carved out a place on our platform to help amplify your voices.

📢 Want to share your story? Visit the link below then tap the pink button to apply for a feature. 🔗 https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives

https://www.thesweetfest.com/featured-creatives/torrie-campbell

Torrie Campbell, a Cookie Competition Winner and Food Network-featured baker, expresses her culture through cookies. As a Content Creator, Food Photographer, and proud mother of three boys, she turned her outlet into a successful business, Torrie Made It. Her journey has opened doors to unexpected o

07/19/2023

👀 Want to get more eyeballs on to your website? Consider starting a blog.

😵 Just as sure as the internet is not dead...blogs are alive and well. If you want to draw more traffic to your website and potentially increase sales, start a blog!

🙃 Not convinced, check out this post and lear how a blog will boost your business.

Blogging is an essential tool for all businesses. Not only does it allow you to reach your target audience and engage with customers, but it solidifies your image and helps you remain competitive in the market. Learn why you should have a blog for your baking or food business and how it can give you

07/18/2023

🤑Let's talk MONEY! From securing funding to tracking expenses and creating a budget, finances play a significant role in the growth and long-term success of your business.

🤓 In this guest post on the Castiron blog, Cyd shared a few essential tips and strategies to help you master the art of managing finances in your food business. Tap the link below to check it out!

Whether you're a seasoned food entrepreneur or an aspiring home cook, these insights will empower you to make informed financial decisions and set your business up for financial success.