Today we’d like to introduce you to Cierra Manning.
Cierra, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I started baking because at family dinner, we never had dessert. My grandmother is a great cook, but she rarely baked cakes. I would bake a lemon pound or bring cupcakes to add a touch of sweetness to Sunday dinner. When I moved to Atlanta in 2016, I attended my first cake decorating class as a way to destress from my IT career. Exploring cake decorating was an outlet for a hectic IT career. Over the years, I would make celebration cakes for family and friend, but in October 2019, I launched So Chic Cakes.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Launching a business is scary, and you have to step out on faith. Putting my work out for the world to see was scary. Also, learning cake decorating skills and how to run a business has been challenging. However, I attend to cake shows and classes where I have met some great people that have shared their experiences with me. Hearing their stories and tips/tricks have helped me with my skills and understand the business.
Please tell us about your business.
I’m a home baker. I specialize in pound cakes, 3 layer cakes, and celebration cakes. Semi-naked cakes are my most requested item so I guess I have become known for them lol. I choose the name “chic” because my personal fashion style is very chic and I decorate my cakes the same way. If you are looking for a elegant, beautiful cake I’m your baker!! “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
I would have launched years ago, lol. In life, I don’t think there is a perfect moment, so I shouldn’t have put it off for so long. Also, I wish I would have started connecting and networking with bakers and business owners earlier in my journey. I have learned valuable information from others that could have helped me in the beginning.
Pricing:
- Celebration cakes start at $125
- Pound cakes start at $25
- 3 layer cakes start at $30
Contact Info:
- Email: info@sochiccakesatl.com
- Instagram: sochiccakes
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