The Art Cake Coach | Time Management and Growth for Home-Based Creative Business.

Creativity Isn't Magic, It's Something You Can Grow Have you ever found yourself saying, "I just don't feel creative anymore"? What if creativity wasn't something you had to wait for, but something you could intentionally build, nurture, and protect? In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast , I explore what creativity really is and why it has less to do with talent a...

Halfway through the year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and ask yourself an important question: Are you still working toward the goals that matter most? In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast , I share a simple mid-year goal review to help you refocus before diving into one of my favorite productivity strategies: time blocking and themed days . If you're constantly switching bet...

Today I recorded a very personal episode, where I take you on a storytelling journey of finding my own voice, embracing my flaws and virtues to tailor the message of my business. Your superpower is within your story, not in the triumphs, but in how you overcome the difficult times. Stay connected: ⁠www.theartcakecoach.com⁠ _______________________________________________________________ Join The Ar...

Do you ever finish your day feeling busy, yet wonder why the most important tasks are still sitting on your to-do list? In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast , Cristina explores one of the biggest productivity mistakes creative entrepreneurs make: confusing planning with prioritizing. Planning your day is important, but knowing what deserves your attention first is what truly moves your bu...

What does it take to build a successful business in the ever-changing cake industry? In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, I sit down with Steve Golding, founder of Vanilla Valley, to discuss his incredible journey from model maker to one of the most recognized names in cake decorating supplies. What started with creating acrylic cupcake stands through Wedding Acrylics evolved into Vanill...

Change can feel exciting, scary, overwhelming, and full of uncertainty. As creative entrepreneurs, we often build businesses around our passion, which means that when change becomes necessary, it can feel deeply personal. Whether you're considering a new direction, adapting to industry shifts, introducing new services, or simply trying to grow beyond what has worked in the past, change is an u...

Today, I celebrate with you 200 episodes of this podcast. I just have to thank you for being on the other side of this microphone and share with you some of my biggest takeaways from doing this for four years. 1. Be yourself and find your own voice, vibrate in your own frequency. 2. When you do it, people who resonate with you will show up. 3. Don't listen to your limiting beliefs 4. Don't...

Today, I chat with Jenny from Sweet as Success, an award-winning cake business coach with 25 years of experience in the cake industry, and together we talk about the importance of cake business coaches and business management in today's reality of our cake industry. I really want to thank Kenny for being with us today, and you can find her here: Sweet as Success: https://www.instagram.com/swee...

Burnout is a reality for home bakers and cake business owners. Listen to today's episode, where I share some time management and mindset tips to help you prevent burnout and have a better life-work balance as a solopreneur. ⁠⁠ Listen to the Time Management list on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P79AmRxTqN2WlHcKWZxRc?si=6NJ2rWiMTGm_4SmSves3yQ Check out the Time Manager Planner for...

May is the podcast's anniversary month, and today I want to celebrate with you this beautiful ride of four years! Thank you to all the guests who have been part of this year, and to my sponsors : Saracino ⁠https://www.saracinodolci.co.uk/category/saracino-magazines/⁠ D'licious Magazine: ⁠https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/⁠ Cake Art Magazine : ⁠https://www.cakeartmagazine.com/⁠ The Cake Collabora...

Join me, Charlotte, and Jo from Baking Bosses in this fun and relatable conversation about the cake business and the importance of support in this industry. Check out Baking Bosses here: https://www.instagram.com/bakingbossesuk/ You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work. If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, chec...

Getting people interested in your cakes is one thing… but turning that interest into actual orders? That’s where many home-based cake makers get stuck. In this episode, we’re keeping it simple and practical. I’m sharing 5 easy sales tips you can start using right away to make your ordering process smoother, more professional, and more effective. We’ll talk about: • Why having visible pricing build...

Marketing your cake business doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be clear. In this episode, we’re breaking down simple and effective marketing strategies for home-based cake businesses beyond social media. If you’ve ever felt like you’re posting on social media but not getting orders, this episode will help you understand why and what to do instead. We talk about: • What marketing...

Welcome to the second part of this conversation with Melanie Underwood, Jane Hatton, and David Close about what to expect for this year's Cake and Bake International. Join my new community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is t...

Welcome to the first part of this conversation with Melanie Underwood, Jane Hatton, and David Close about what to expect for this year's Cake and Bake International. Join my new community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tail...

Social Media Management can be a nightmare for cake makers, bakers, and cake artists. What if I told you that by keeping things simple but consistent, you can manage this side of your cake business without stress? Join my new community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based ca...

On today's epsiode I bring to you three cake business coaches ( and me): Savannah Timoffei, Kate Tynan, and Krissy Quinton. We talk about the needs of our communities, what excites us about this business, and how we all want to help cake makers and this industry. Thank you, ladies, for this honest conversation about what we do and how our work can benefit so many cake makers out there. I wante...

This week’s episode is very special; we’re celebrating 6 years of Cake Friends Stay Creative . Building a community in the cake industry is a beautiful journey, but it also comes with responsibility, challenges, and a lot of heart. In this episode, I reflect on what it really takes to create and maintain a creative community for cake artists. We talk about: • Why cake communities matter • The real...

As a home-based cake business owner for over 17 years, I know that when I started, I didn’t think of myself as a business owner. I was just “the lady who sells cakes,” “the mom who bakes,” and putting on my business hat was not even on my radar. On today's episode, I share with you the importance of changing your mindset from hobby baker to CEO. Success is up to you! Join my new community here...

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the DMA’s awards weekend 💜 From the nerves before walking into the room… to the energy of being surrounded by talented cake artists from all over the world… to the real, honest emotions that come with being nominated, and losing again. I’m sharing it all. The DMAs are more than just trophies and photos. They are about community, recognition, gr...

Our 1st guest episode of 2026. Today, we have Jo Upton from Jo´s Cake Studio and Emma Stewart from Emma Stewart Cake Design talking to us about the number one issue most cake decorators and bakers struggle with: pricing! Let me invite you to listen to our friendly conversation and learn from two great and talented bakers of our industry. Join my new community here: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.skool.com/the-ar...

Valentine’s week usually talks about romantic love… but what about the relationship you have with your business,and with yourself? Many cake artists don’t fall out of love with cake. They fall into burnout, overwhelm, and constant pressure. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to fall back in love with your cake business, why self-love is not selfish but essential, and how the way y...

As a coach, I also deal with overwhelmed, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and stress. The key is not to dwell on it and move on as soon as I can, but it is easier if I have help. In this episode, I share with you how the building of a new community, finding a coach to talk to, and being a guest on a podcast helped me overcome the expectations of a busy month and taught me how support is important....

I have been asking myself this question: What would I do differently ( or even better) if I started my cake business again today? Better pricing, outsource social media management, sweets and treats instead of bespoke cakes? Let me invite you to listen to this episode and find out what I would do if I started my cake business again today, with 18 years of accumulated knowledge that I didn't ha...

So many talented cake artists quit not because they lack skill, but because they are exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to do everything alone. In this episode, I talk about the real reasons cake business owners burn out and walk away, and how having clear goals and simple time management systems can completely change the experience of running a cake business. This episode is for home-based bakers...