We had the good fortune of connecting with LORRECIA PEARSON and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi LORRECIA, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
When I first started baking, I was really into baking my kid’s birthday cakes. I then started doing cake and pudding jars from there. People would ask me how much everything costed and I had absolutely no idea. I slowly started getting into everything from cheesecake to cake to party treats. 5 and 1/2 years later, I am finally doing what I want which is custom cakes and custom decorator cookies.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
It has taken me a very long time to create a professional brand. I had no idea when I first started baking how to handle the business side of things. I still have a lot to learn, but I have come a far way. I have created a website on my own and I feel that my customers get a professional customer service experience every time they order from me. It has not been easy, but I am super proud of myself for growing in my craft over the years. I would like the world to know that I pour everything into my business and I try to live the life that reflects what I want my brand to be represented by.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I am a very spontaneous person. I love to check out new restaurants and check out fun places that I can hang out with my family. When I get the time away from work, I love to enjoy life to the fullest.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to shoutout my fiance and my kids. I go as hard as I do in my business for them. They are there to help me in my everyday work with pickups, bringing up all of my bakery groceries and moral support.

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