2. The Sweet Side of Business: Building A Brand at 22 with Sophie Snyder

How do you turn a childhood passion into a thriving business—while still in college?In this episode of Aveline, Aleks Arwood sits down with Sophie Snyder, founder of Sophie Cheffy, a luxury wedding cake brand that started as a simple Instagram page in middle school. Now at 22, Sophie is not only running a successful business but also preparing to scale across Auburn University’s campus after winning a major entrepreneurial pitch competition.Sophie shares her journey from baking with her childhood best friend to building a brand rooted in intentionality, excellence, and service. She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship as a young woman, including setting boundaries, overcoming overwhelm, navigating business logistics, and trusting God’s timing in uncertain seasons.This episode is for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone feeling behind or unsure of their next step. Sophie’s story is proof that you don’t need a perfect plan—you just need the courage to begin.In this episode, we talk about:Starting a business as a teenagerTurning a passion into a profitable brandLearning how to set boundaries in businessNavigating college and entrepreneurship at the same timeThe power of mentorship and communityFaith, timing, and trusting the processScaling a business while maintaining qualityIf you’ve ever felt like you’re behind or unsure where you’re headed, this conversation will remind you: you’re exactly where you need to be.Subscribe for more conversations that remind you that you are still becoming.Connect With Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_cheffy/Learn More about Sophie Cheffy: https://www.sophiecheffy.com/Connect with Aleks: https://www.instagram.com/aleks.arwood/Follow Aveline: https://www.instagram.com/avelinemagazine/Explore more at: https://www.avelinemagazine.com/If this episode stayed with you, share it with a friend who’s in her becoming too.