Episode 6, Part 1: Serving Up a Dream Career: The Wonderful World of a Baker

On this episode, we interview Amanda Zamiska, owner of A to Z Sweets and Treats, an independent bakery located in Canonsburg, PA. Amanda uses her unique artistic talents, as well as a background in marketing, to serve up custom, memorable treats for her customers. Her specialities include elaborately decorated sugar cookies, cakes and cupcakes, and a variety of chocolate-dipped goodies. When she isn’t baking, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and children, and also enjoys gardening, canning, and cooking. This episode’s Growth Mindset theme is “follow your passions.” Amanda wasn’t always a baker! Instead, she followed her passions to make her dream of owning her own business come true. But, following her passions wasn’t always easy. She had to practice her art over and over to gain new skills as a specialty baker. Think of a passion of yours. What is a goal you can set for yourself to keep working hard on this activity? Share your passion and your goal with others to keep yourself motivated!