Cake and a Story

She was a young girl when her family emigrated from Czechoslovakia after WWII. Some of the family was not able to leave, some of the family moved to Bavaria in Germany.Pipka Ulvilden was raised in North Dakota, and Michigan and now lives in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, an idealic artist community by Lake Michigan. As a single mother she made the decision to be a full-time artist and opened a boutique shop where she sold her artwork. Her shop became known for the olde-world Santas she designed and for the peasant painted furniture.It was in her shop that she began sharing her grandmother's almond cake.Right before the pandemic shut everything down, Pipka had made the decision to close her shop. The isolation was difficult after being such a well-respected, important part of the community. Once we could socialize again, Pipka began baking the almond cake, and variations of the almond cake and selling them at the Farmer's Market.She is still involved in her transition, and she left us with some beautiful takeaways.Episode Takeaways:Have a positive attitudeDon't expect it (the transition) will be easyPut yourself out there - ideas will comeSometimes you have to motivate yourselfMake mood boardsInstead of retired, be inspired.Thanks so much for listening.Subscribe on ApplePodcast, Stitcher , GooglePodcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes-uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation and get inspired about life again. https://calendly.com/heyboomer/20minYou can find Pipka's webpage at www.pipkas.comGSFSpkkb7tjUJzTS8Cceor you can email her at [email protected]