Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Gomez
Hi Michelle, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was able to attend the Art Institute of Dallas, but decided to get a more hands-on experience in the Pastry kitchen at the Hyatt Regency at DFW Airport. After a few years, I accepted an internship at the Fort Worth bakery, Leah’s Sweet Treats, where I learned the art of customized cakes. It is more than just putting a cake in the oven. Each cake has its own identity and custom details that can be sentimental to the customer. In 2017, I had my first child and became a stay at home mom. I began to take orders for family and friends and then before I knew it, my Instagram took off and I had up to 5 orders in a weekend!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It most definitely was a challenge in the beginning. I had to realize that not every order was for me. I am a people pleaser and found it difficult to say no to anything that I did not feel comfortable making. Lessons were learned and I now know my strengths and can stand firm in my decisions. And then of course, the current economy is a challenge in itself.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in custom cakes. I am mostly known for making children’s birthday cakes, but I am slowly transitioning into wedding cakes and Quinceanera cakes. I am most proud that the elements/decorations on my cakes are mostly handmade and edible, as it has become a trend to include acrylic elements or edible images on cakes.
How do you think about luck?
I believe that faith and hard work has led me to where I am today. I started at entry level positions and have always proved myself to be reliable and loyal to the job. I think that I have a good rapport with my repeat customers and have delivered on what they ask of me. That has kept them coming back and referring me to their friends and family.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/marigoldcakestx
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marigoldcakestx
- Other: marigoldcakestx@gmail.com
