We’re looking forward to introducing you to Chanda Parterson. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Chanda, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Designing cakes makes me lose track of time. I get so in tune with decorating that everything else fades away. When I’m creating, I feel completely at peace—like the world just stops for a while. Someone once told me that when I’m designing a cake, no one should bother trying to have a conversation because I don’t hear a thing 😂. Once I’m done, it’s like the world starts moving again. I truly enjoy the kind of indescribable peace that comes with being creative.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello readers, my name is Chanda Patterson I’m a mom of 3 adult children and grandmother to three incredible boys. I’m the owner of Kice’ Cakes, a small custom cake and treat company that was born out of an unexpected twist in my journey.
If you had told me years ago that I’d one day own a bakery business, I would’ve laughed. I never liked baking it was too exact, too easy to mess up. One wrong measurement and the whole cake was ruined. Cooking was my comfort zone. I loved helping in the kitchen, experimenting, and adding my own touch to every dish.
After opening a catering company and returning to school for Culinary Arts, I was certain I’d found my path. I could see myself doing it until retirement. But life had other plans. A car accident changed everything and forced me to step away from what I thought was my purpose.
For a while, I felt lost. But then, something unexpected happened—people started asking if I made custom cakes. At first, I said no. Then curiosity—and maybe a little faith—nudged me to try. I took a few cake-decorating classes, and before I knew it, I found peace, passion, and creativity I didn’t know I had.
I decided to keep my business name and shift from catering to cakes. What makes my work special is that every dessert is made from scratch, using many of my grandmother’s recipes—ones I’ve lovingly tweaked over the years. I used to watch her bake, never realizing those moments would one day shape my own craft.
Baking from scratch gives me space to slow down, to pour love and intention into every detail. It’s my way of creating something that not only looks beautiful but also carries warmth and memory in every bite.
Now, as I work on branding my cookie line, I can’t help but dream about the day you’ll see them in restaurants and stores. What started as an unexpected detour has turned into my greatest blessing—a second chance to do what I love, one sweet creation at a time
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
I learned the value of hard work at the young age of 15. Early on, I realized that my work ethic spoke volumes about who I was as an employee. Years later, I had the privilege of learning from my former boss what it truly means to build a company from the ground up.
When I started working for him, the business was just a start-up. I witnessed firsthand what it was like to go from having an office in a warehouse, sitting on crates, to running a multimillion-dollar company. Through that experience, I learned the highs and lows of operating a business—lessons that have stayed with me ever since.
When I started my own business, I carried those lessons with me, using that foundation to guide how I work, lead, and grow.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
You were enough.
You allowed family and friends to make you feel small, like you didn’t matter. But those same people now depend on you to help them balance their own lives.
You were enough then, and you’re proving it now.
Be proud of who you were—and even prouder of who you’ve become.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
They’d tell you I don’t let anything leave my kitchen unless it’s perfect. If it’s not up to my standards, I remake it.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m creating. There’s something powerful about taking someone’s vision and turning it into something real—something made with love, care, and intention. When a client trusts me to bring their dream to life through a custom cake or treat, everything around me quiets. In that moment, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kicescakes.com
- Instagram: IG:kicescakes
- Facebook: Kice’s Cakes
