Women on Top

Nothing beats beaing your own boss! Don't get me wrong, its no easy ride and it has its challenges, but on the whole nothing beats the autonomy, the freedom and the joy. I'm the first to admit Mimi's was an accidental business. It started when I baked my daughters birthday cake some 12 years ago, several other parents at her party were so impressed they asked me to bake for their childrens birthdays and from there the demand started to grow. I had a successful career within the corporate world but a change in my personal circumstances meant I neede a second income and that's how Mimi's Cakes came into fruition. Mimi was my daughters nickname so it seemd an apt name for the business as it started with her birthday cake. Mimi's grew from a small home business to a succeesful boutique wedding cake business until 3 years ago when I was able to realise my dream of a coffee shop & dessert lounge. What was a one man band is now a successful community hub employing 14 people. I never imagined that I would be a business owner let alone an employer. I had so much to learn, the basics of business I had studied helped but surrounding myself with likeminded people was integral to our growth. I found my tribe! People who challengeme, motivate me, inspire me, question me and ground me. They don't always tell me what I want to hear, but they are honest and they push me when I need it and stop me in my tracks when I'm getting ahead of myself. I've come across obstacles that I thought I would never conquer, I've had days when I've wanted to throw it all in, but my passion for what I do has always got me back on track. The women who share this podcast all have one thing in commen, we love what we do! If you have your own business or thinking of starting up, definately have listen!! Even if you're not, there's lots on here about being a working women. Enjoy!