Today we’d like to introduce you to Shanae Poehner.
Hi Shanae, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My journey into cake decorating started with a love for the baking shows I saw on TV. Inspired, I enrolled in culinary school in 2013. After graduating, I got my first job at Highland Bakery in Atlanta, from 2014 to 2017.
I then joined Confection Perfection, where I spent nearly seven years refining my skills, and learning everything I could about the wedding industry.. When my boss decided to sell the business, I saw an incredible opportunity. Along with my coworker, Marea Charitat, We took over ownership, which has allowed us to continue to bring our creativity and passion for cake design to life.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
There have definitely been struggles. When we first took over it felt like we bit off more that we could chew. Things break, and balls get dropped when you’re trying to juggle so much at once. Everything has been trial and error.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a cake decorator! Through and through. A lot of people get baking and decorating confused. Baking is fun but decorating and design is my passion.
We specialize in custom and wedding cakes. We can do ANYTHING, and I’d like to think that’s what we’re known for. In 2021 we got the amazing opportunity to partner with Netflix for a movie called “The Outlaws”. There’s a scene where there’s a shootout in the bakery and all the cakes get blown up etc. We made those!!
Our cake sets us apart! Always moist! Always On point! My favorite comments are always from the ones that “Don’t even like cake”
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
It’s definitely subjective. I would say it’s all about realizing my goals and aspirations. Accomplishing them, and living in alignment with my values!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://confectionperfectioncakes.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confectionperfectioncakes
Image Credits
Felix Wedding Films
