From a batch of 300 cupcakes: Short & Sweet Bakeshop

It all started with an order of 300 banana butterscotch cupcakes with maple buttercream made by his mom. And from there, Ness Levy helped turn Short & Sweet into one of Toronto’s most beloved bakeries.Sixteen years later, their very first customer still comes by, and the shop has become a safe, joyful space for everyone to celebrate - especially meaningful for Ness, who grew up with a nut allergy and wanted cupcakes to be inclusive for all.In this heartfelt episode, Ness shares what it’s like to build a family business from scratch, the lessons learned when you have to “fake it til you bake it,” and the happy dances that remind him why every win matters. And along the way, he shares how one of our conversations even inspired a brand-new cupcake flavour.Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTokFollow Sam Jen on Instagram