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Rising Entrepreneurs PodcastFuture-Proofing Business With AI, Relationships, and Resilience: EO Leaders Share Their JourneyMichelle Bomberger is the Founder and CEO of Equinox Business Law Group, a firm that provides fixed-cost, strategic legal services tailored to the needs of small and midsize businesses. She’s a former Ernst & Young consultant and award-winning entrepreneur recognized for her innovative legal approach. Michael Sacher is a Partner at WestPoint Financial Group, a firm that offers personalized financial services, including insurance, investment, and retirement planning. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, he mentors advisors and supports his community through organizations like Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity. Odette D’Aniello is t...2025-06-0518 min
Top Business Leaders ShowBuilding a Family Bakery Empire With Odette D’Aniello of Celebrity Cake StudioOdette D’Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. With experience in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product design and brand development, event management, and team building. She is also the Owner of Dragonfly Cakes, the wholesale sister company to Celebrity Cake Studio, designing, developing, and manufacturing delicious handmade and clean-label petit fours, tea cakes, and mini desserts. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, she hosts the...2025-05-1448 min
Celebrity Gourmet PodcastFlourishing in Flavor: Stories From Global Food ArtisansOdette D’Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. With experience in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product design and brand development, event management, and team building. She is also the Owner of Dragonfly Cakes, the wholesale sister company to Celebrity Cake Studio, which designs, develops, and manufactures delicious handmade and clean-label petit fours, tea cakes, and mini desserts. Odette is involved in various oth...2024-05-2930 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastFrom Concept To Creation: A Guide To Building Your Food Brand With Bridget Greaney and Nancy BeckerNancy Becker and Bridget Greaney are the Co-founders and CEOs of 2Betties, a wellness company dedicated to crafting delicious and nutritious snacks. Their journey began when Bridget, a college student, created the product during breaks between classes after noticing a lack of nutritious snack options. The positive peer responses inspired Bridget, and her mother, Nancy, encouraged her to explore the idea as a business venture. Embracing the opportunity, Nancy eagerly joined forces with her daughter. Together, they are dedicated to providing nutritious and delicious snacks to promote healthier lifestyles for all. In this episode… Embarking on...2024-03-0638 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastSweet Lucy’s Journey: From Culinary School To Dream Bakery With Lucy DamkoehlerLucy Damkoehler is the Founder and Owner of Sweet Lucy's Bake Shop in Bernardston, Massachusetts. Lucy’s journey began at age 16 when she worked at a local bakery, sparking her love for the culinary arts. Pursuing her passion further, Lucy enrolled in the New England Culinary School in Vermont, where she honed her skills. Following her education, she worked at esteemed establishments like Gramercy Tavern in New York and various restaurants and bakeries across Europe and Hawaii. After refining her pastry expertise, Lucy settled in Seattle, where she gained recognition as one of the region's top pastry chefs. In 2018, sh...2024-02-2134 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastTurning Trials Into Triumphs: On the Road to Entrepreneurial Success With Molly OttMolly Ott is the Owner of Corina Bakery, an award-winning establishment nestled in the heart of Tacoma. With a passion for culinary arts and a keen eye for creating delightful confections, Molly has transformed Corina Bakery into a beloved local gem. Boasting a diverse array of delectable treats from artisanal cakes to freshly baked pastries, Molly's commitment to quality and creativity shines through in every delectable bite. Her reputation for fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere has made Corina Bakery a go-to destination for those seeking a delightful blend of taste and community. In this episode… ...2024-02-0729 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastFrom Kitchen Concept to National Success: The Journey of a Savory Startup With Stephanie KriebelStephanie Kriebel is the Co-founder and CEO of OMG! Pretzels, a family-owned company making bite-sized sourdough pretzel snacks. The brand concept originated as an after-school snack her mother prepared for her and her siblings while growing up in Pennsylvania. Before founding her company, Stephanie was an award-winning educator and program developer. As a certified health education specialist, she specialized in immigrant integration to enhance health, workforce development, and racial equity. In this episode… Scaling a baking business from a concept to an established CPG brand involves expanding operations to boost production and reach a l...2024-01-1032 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastDespi Delite Bakery: Succeeding a Family Legacy With Brittany DespiBrittany Despi is the Co-owner of Despi Delite Bakery, which specializes in Filipino cakes and pastries. Brittany and her brother inherited the family-owned business from their parents, who share a baking legacy that originated in the Philippines. Located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Delite Bakery has been serving up traditional Filipino flavors, including purple ube, for over two decades. In this episode… Succession can be challenging for small, family-owned bakeries, as parents may be reluctant to relinquish ownership and knowledge to the next generation. This can make the transition from the parents to th...2023-12-2032 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastSophie Evanoff on Scaling, Giving Back, Self-Care, and Working While Having FunSophie Evanoff is the Owner and Operator of Vanille Patisserie, a French-inspired patisserie specializing in French macarons, pastries, and cakes. She has been an innovator in the pastry world since 2011, when she acquired the company from her pastry school instructor. Since then, Sophie has successfully run multiple locations in Chicago. In 2016, she was the first female recipient of the James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award. As a recognized thought leader in pastry arts, Sophie has spoken and served as a panelist at several events, including the Sharing Success: Women in Business Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce panel and networking...2023-12-1333 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastThe Sweet Legacy of Mickey’s Pastry Shop With Third-Generation Bakery Owner Melanie DanielsMelanie Daniels is the Owner of Mickey’s Pastry Shop, a bakery located in Goldsboro, NC, serving various baked goods, including pies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and more. Melanie is America’s first third-generation certified master baker and one of only 250 in the country. Her paternal grandfather Mickey purchased the pastry shop over 75 years ago. She continues his legacy by using the same recipes, including his legendary “long john,” served throughout five Eastern North Carolina counties. In this episode… Have you considered becoming a Certified Master Baker? Achieving this designation is a testament to one's baking ski...2023-12-0637 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastA Generational Baking Legacy With Odette D’Aniello and Guest Host Milana D’AnielloOdette D’Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. With experience in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product design and brand development, event management, and team building. She is also the Owner of Dragonfly Cakes, the wholesale sister company to Celebrity Cake Studio, designing, developing, and manufacturing delicious handmade and clean-label petit fours, tea cakes, and mini desserts. Odette is involved in various other ven...2023-11-2939 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastFrom Bakery Owner to Digital Marketer | Brooks Nguyen on Navigating a Business as a WomanBrooks Nguyen is the Director of Operations at The Food Connector, a B2B marketing specialty provider for the food industry, helping generate leads, sell products, and scale brands. As a 20-plus-year veteran in food service, she has created strategies to define operational goals, maximize profit, and support management. Brooks began her pastry career at the Culinary Institute of America in California and has worked across various verticals in the industry, including restaurants, bakeries, distribution and manufacturer sales, and consulting food startups. She also founded Dragonfly Cakes, a mail-order cake company that she exited and sold after 12 years. 2023-11-2236 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastProfitable Strategies To Scale a Baking Business With Phebe RossiPhebe Rossi is the Founder and CEO of Nuflours, Seattle’s premier gluten-free bakery serving various baked goods, including cakes, donuts, tiramisu, and quiche. Through Phebe’s strategic vision, Nuflours grew from a single brick-and-mortar location to a West Coast baking brand with an online presence and wholesale division. Phebe and Nuflours are dedicated to supporting women and minorities professionally and in leadership, with 90% of Nuflours’ workforce comprising women, LGBTQ individuals, or people of color. In this episode… When starting a business, expenditures are inevitable and may dampen a new business owner’s enthusiasm. How can baking...2023-11-1533 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastEffective Strategies for Running a Successful Baking Business With Shahira MareiShahira Marei is the Founder and CEO of The Dirty Cookie, a gourmet dessert company renowned for its one-of-a-kind cookie shot glasses. The concept was inspired by Shahira's favorite dessert — cookies and milk. Having worked as a project manager at Boeing, she admits she is not the Betty Crocker type. After witnessing poverty during a trip to her native Egypt, her father's words inspired her to create Shot for Education, a program supporting education-focused nonprofits by providing resources, tools, and access to education for children in underserved communities. In 2021, Shahira opened the first international franchise in Egypt. Sin...2023-11-0834 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastFrom Tech Professional to Gourmet Chef With Laura BriscoeLaura Briscoe is the Founder and CEO of Laura’s Gourmet, an all-natural, artisanal, and gluten-free granola brand. With over 18 years of experience in hospitality, private dining, and specialty food development, she is also a culinary instructor, mentor, and public speaker. A thought leader in the culinary industry, Laura’s a regular contributor at ABC15’s Sonoran Living. She’s also been featured in Shape Magazine, Fitness Magazine, In Business Magazine, Business Journal, and Gannett Publications. In this episode… Have you created a recipe you want to share with the world? Many commercialized food products result fro...2023-10-2545 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastTurning a Life’s Passion Into a Dream Business With Amie SmithAmie Smith is the Founder and Owner of AMIE Bakery, a Cape Cod-based bakery offering baked goods and a full breakfast, lunch, and bar menu. Her love for baking began as a child, making cookies with her father — also a baker. Amie enrolled at the Culinary Institute of Education in New York after working for over two decades as a corporate marketing writer. Among multiple awards and accolades, Pastry Arts Magazine, Cape Cod Home, NBC10, and the Growth Lab Podcast, among others, have recognized Amie and her bakery. In this episode… Eateries are popular attractions in t...2023-10-1833 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastFrom Home Baker to a Luxury Cake Brand With May Ee FongMay Ee Fong is the Founder and CEO of Bob the Baker Boy, a Singapore luxury cake brand creating custom cakes for special occasions. Although May Ee Fong isn’t a classically trained pastry chef, she leveraged YouTube to master the art of cake baking. Her humble beginnings as a one-person home baker evolved into one of the most revered bakeries in Singapore. Today, Bob the Baker Boy is a multimillion-dollar company that produces cakes for major global brands. Beyond managing her cake shop, May Ee Fong is an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Singapore. In this...2023-10-1140 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastHow Dessert Gallery Bakes Love Into Everything They DoSara Brook is the Founder and CEO of the Dessert Gallery Bakery and Cafe, an establishment serving old-fashioned cakes, cookies, and other popular pastries. Though Sara has been baking since the age of four, she didn’t take the traditional chef’s path. She graduated from college and began pursuing law before following her passion to open a bakery. Sara launched her first dessert business at age 21. Since then, she’s opened and sold two baking startups before founding the Dessert Gallery. The eatery has won several awards, including the Houston Press Readers’ Choice: Best Dessert, 2019 and 2020. After celebrating 28 years, a...2023-10-0440 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastBaking ResilienceJanice Jucker is the President and Co-owner of Three Brothers Bakery, an award-winning bake shop and Houston staple with 75 years in business. Three Brothers is notorious for its traditional Jewish breads, cookies, pies, custom cakes, and more. Under Janice’s tutelage, the bakery has withstood multiple natural disasters. As a result, she’s become a thought leader in small business insurance and disaster loan assistance. Janice serves on numerous boards and committees, including The Texas Restaurant Association Greater Houston Chapter, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City. In 2009, The National Association of W...2023-09-2733 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastBaking Her Life’s Purpose With Deb Tuggle From Bite Me! CookiesDeborah Tuggle is the Owner and President of Bite Me! Cookies, a manufacturer of clean-label and high-indulgent cookies that sell for wholesale and retail. Deb’s first bakery, Friday’s Cookies, was an ode to her college days when she sold homemade cookies on campus every Friday. In 2004, Deb purchased Bite Me! Inc., merging the two brands under the moniker Bite Me! Cookies. The cookies are sold in popular stores, including Whole Foods, Albertsons, and Kroger. In addition to running a successful business, Deb is a community leader, small business advocate, and motivational speaker. In this episode… 2023-09-2030 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastManaging a Creative Team for Long-Term Success With Becky Palermo of Creative CakesBecky Palermo is the Co-owner of Creative Cakes, a Chicagoland-based bakery specializing in gourmet pastries, including cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, brownies, tarts, macarons, and donuts. In 2002, Becky and her sister, Beth, purchased Creative Cakes 10 years after the original owners hired Becky as a cake decorator. By 2005, the sisters moved the shop to a larger space in Tinley Park, IL. With Beth casting a vision for the bakery, Becky maintains the responsibility of creative innovator. In this episode… If you have a weakness for baked goods, it would be a dream to surround yourself with sweet aromas and...2023-09-1332 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastMastering the Art of Cake With Food Network Star Bronwen Weber of Bronwen CakesCanadian-born baker Bronwen Weber is the Co-owner and Chief Designer of Bronwen Cakes, a Dallas-based bakery specializing in cake design. Bronwen is a 30-year cake-decorating veteran who started baking in her grandmother’s kitchen at 14 years old. Her resume includes many facets of the baking industry, including roles as an executive chef, general manager, baking consultant, and pastry chef instructor. She became a recurring talent on Food Network Challenge — an episodic cooking competition show — making over 35 appearances. Bronwen’s coveted Cake Challenge Champion title led to two Food Network series: Dallas Cakes and Ridiculous Cakes. In addition to winnin...2023-09-0641 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastCreating a Business Around Your Life by Megan Wagstaff From Lady Yum BakeryMegan Wagstaff is the CEO of Lady Yum, a Washington state-based pastry shop specializing in assorted-flavored macarons. She began her love affair with baking as a child growing up in a remote Alaskan village. After a brief career in investment banking, Megan followed her heart to open her dream bakery shop. Her adoration for baking and champagne inspired her macarons concept. Lady Yum has six locations, including Bellevue Square, Downtown Kirkland, Pioneer Square, the Amazon Seattle Campus, and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In this episode… For years, societal norms have dictated that we go to co...2023-08-3032 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastBaking With Heart With Marlene Goetzler, Owner of Freeport BakeryMarlene Goetzeler is the President and Owner of Freeport Bakery, a 40-year-old Sacramento-based bakery specializing in cakes, danishes, and German-style pretzels. With her husband Walter, Marlene and her staff grew the bakery into an award-winning business and Sacramento staple. She is an active member of the Retail Bakers of America, where she served as president from 2014-2016. In this episode… Have you made an impulse purchase lately? Did you buy it to satisfy your need for instant gratification? Or, perhaps it was a business investment? When Marlene Goetzeler and her husband Walter learned a...2023-08-2331 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastGiving Yourself Permission To Do What’s Best for You With Patti Stobaugh of PattiCakesPatti Stobaugh is the Owner of PattiCakes Bakery, a Central Arkansas-based pastry shop serving European-style cookies, cakes, and pies. Patti left her corporate accounting job in 2005 to start what she calls her “encore career” as a bakery owner. The first PattiCakes opened in Russellville in 2006. Later, she decided to close it to concentrate on the Conway flagship store. PattiCakes is frequently honored in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Competitions. Along with her husband, Patti has four PattiCakes locations and two Stoby’s Restaurant locations. Patti is active in the community and has served on multiple committees and boards...2023-08-1632 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastHow Cake Adds Joy to Any Occasion With Odette D’Aniello of Celebrity Cake StudioOdette D’Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. Experienced in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product design and brand development, event management, and team building. She is also the Owner of Dragonfly Cakes, the wholesale sister company to Celebrity Cake Studio, designing, developing, and manufacturing delicious handmade and clean-label petit fours, tea cakes, and mini desserts. Odette is involved in various other areas, inc...2023-08-0922 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastA Brilliant Pandemic Pivot by Seattle’s Beloved Piroshky Piroshky BakeryOlga Sagan is the Owner of Piroshky Piroshky Bakery, a Seattle-based company serving original recipes and handmade baked products for over 30 years. Under Olga’s leadership, Piroshky Piroshky continued to expand locations and partnerships. She is a serial entrepreneur and experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverage industry. Olga is also a candidate for Seattle City Council Position Seven. In this episode… Are you experiencing setbacks in the food and beverage industry and feel like quitting? What can you do to revive your brand and thrive? Some chall...2023-08-0235 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastSeattle's Pie Bar Empress, Natalie BleifussNatalie Bleifuss is the Owner of Pie Bar, a Seattle-based dessert bar specializing in sweet and savory pies and craft cocktails. Since launching in 2013, Natalie has expanded her business, opening multiple storefronts and food trucks. She is passionate about supporting women in business, offering female employees opportunities to franchise their own Pie Bar location. In this episode… What are you exceptional at? Have you considered using your talent in business? Though passion can excite you to act on your dreams, having the talent to back your passion creates a better path to success. But what if...2023-07-2634 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastThe Value of Elevating Traditional Food Concepts With Katie PoppeKatie Poppe is the Co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Donuts, a gourmet donut concept utilizing fresh herbs, spices, fruits, and liquors to appeal to pastry lovers of all ages. Katie was also the Co-founder of multiple acclaimed restaurants, including Boxer Ramen, Boxer Sushi, and Little Big Burger — which sold for $6.2M in 2015. She is an industry leader known for her expertise in brand innovation, marketing, customer experience, strategic planning, leadership development, and partnerships. Katie was honored to be included in Portland Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Entrepreneur’s Organization Portland Chapter. In this...2023-07-2640 minCelebrity Gourmet PodcastJourney to Success in the Baking Industry With Odette D’Aniello of Celebrity Cake StudioOdette D’Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. Experienced in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product design and brand development, event management, and team building. She is also the Owner of Dragonfly Cakes, the wholesale sister company to Celebrity Cake Studio, designing, developing, and manufacturing delicious handmade and clean-label petit fours, tea cakes, and mini desserts. Odette is involved in various other areas, inc...2023-06-1618 min
Systems SimplifiedSystems and Processes for Creative Entrepreneurs With Odette D'AnielloOdette D'Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. Odette creates custom, artistic cakes that combine the aesthetic of taste with beauty. She is also the Owner of Dragonfly Cakes, the wholesale sister company to Celebrity Cake Studio, which designs, develops, and manufactures delicious handmade and clean-label petit fours (little cakes covered in decadent chocolate), tea cakes, and mini desserts. Additionally, Odette is involved in various other areas, including being a US West Accelerator E...2022-11-0440 min
Immigrant Entrepreneurs72: From child labor, Odette D’Aniello, creates huge successes running her bakery shopImmigrant Entrepreneur: Odette D’Aniello Originally from the Philippines, Odette came to a small island, Guam with her family at a very young age. Her parents came to work on a bakery shop, that was owned by Odette's uncle and aunt. Little did she know that she was going to be working at the bakery shop without pay as a little girl. She didn't see the sun, she didn't have a normal childhood and they didn't celebrate holidays. Odette had to grow up really fast as a child, all because she was handling heavy machinery at...2021-06-0459 min
Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the WorldBaking Cakes and Family Business | Odette D'AnielloOdette D'Aniello is the owner of Celebrity Gourmet Ventures, a brand that focuses on weddings, specialty cakes, and cake experiences. Odette worked at her family’s bakery when she was just 10 years old; baking is practically in her blood. She shares her experience moving to the U.S. to go to school, paying for her own education, all while working at her family’s bakery to work on her craft. Odette’s story is one of grit, determination, and hard work. She shares what it's like to run a business with family and the potential issues that may arise. Listen...2021-04-3044 min