Nicole Davis shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Nicole, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think so many people are secretly struggling with feeling like they’re not enough. Whether it’s in business, relationships, or just showing up day to day, there’s a quiet pressure to look like you’ve got it all together. The truth is, most of us are juggling fears, disappointments, and insecurities we don’t talk about. I believe that’s why I lean so heavily on faith — it reminds me that my worth isn’t defined by what I produce, but by who I am in God. We’d all breathe a little easier if we admitted that none of us has it all figured out.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Nicole Davis, and I’m the founder of Four Girls and a Guy Baking Company LLC. The name comes from my five children—four daughters and one son—who are at the heart of everything I do. I specialize in Southern-style desserts like cobblers, puddings, cakes, and cookies that are made from family recipes passed down through generations.
What makes my brand special is that it’s not just about desserts—it’s about creating moments of nostalgia and joy. When people taste my Banana Pudding or Peach Cobbler, I want them to feel the comfort of Sunday dinners, family gatherings, and the sweetness of home.
Beyond baking, I see this business as a legacy. I started from my kitchen and now operate out of my storefront in DeSoto, TX, while also preparing to expand into additional concepts and food trucks. My goal is to build something that feeds both the community and my children’s future. It’s faith, family, and flour that fuel everything I do.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was just a little Black girl with big dreams, a big heart, and a wild imagination. I was soft, creative, and full of possibility. Somewhere along the way, life’s pressures, responsibilities, and labels forced me to toughen up, to become the strong one, the dependable one. But deep down, that little girl is still here—she’s the one who loves to create, who believes in magic in the kitchen, and who still dares to dream bigger than her circumstances. Reconnecting with her has been one of the greatest gifts of my journey.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The defining wounds of my life have been abandonment, disappointment, and heartbreak. I’ve had to carry the weight of doing life alone in many ways — as a woman, as a mother, and as a business owner. There were seasons where I felt unseen, unsupported, and forced to be strong even when I was breaking inside.
But I’ve healed by leaning on God, by facing the pain head-on, and by learning to give myself the love and grace I once searched for in others. Baking became part of that healing too — every cobbler, cake, and pudding I make carries pieces of my story and my grandmother’s legacy. What once felt like brokenness has become the very thing that fuels my purpose. I’ve learned that healing isn’t about forgetting the wounds, but about letting them shape you without letting them define you.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I admire my grandmother for her character, not her power. She didn’t have wealth, titles, or influence, but she had strength, integrity, and love. She raised her family with grit and grace, and she passed down recipes and lessons that are now the foundation of my business. Her character showed me that real legacy isn’t built on power—it’s built on faith, humility, and consistency. That’s the kind of life I want to live and the kind of impact I hope to leave behind.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I’m doing what I was born to do. For a long time, I did what was expected of me — being the strong one, carrying responsibilities, showing up in roles I didn’t always choose. But baking, creating, and building a legacy through my business — that’s mine. This is me stepping fully into my purpose, not just following a script someone else wrote. I wasn’t born to simply survive. I was born to create, to nurture, and to leave something lasting for my children and my community.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.fourgirlsandaguy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourgirlsandaguybakingco/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fourgirlsandaguybakingcompany/
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@fourgirlsandaguybakingco
