Cake Shop

Today's guest is Manu Muraro from Your Social Team! I pick her brain about creating content for social media, and she reveals some of fantastic tips.

Connect with Manu on Instagram: @YourSocialTeam

Check out Manu's favorite food blogger for a little baking inspiration today: www.raspberricupcakes.com

Today's guest is Nick from The Scran Line in Melbourne, AUS! We discuss everything from his video production schedule to the best ways to quickly soften your butter.

Find Nick online at:

http://www.thescranline.com/

Instagram: @TheScranLine

Facebook: @TheScranLine

Nick has been inspired by several artists, chefs, and other YouTubers. Click play on your favorite Beyonce track and check out their work here:

Laura Vitale: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbngWUqL2eqRw12yAwcICg

My Cupcake Addiction: https://www.youtube.com/user/MyCupcakeaddiction

Pierre Herme's macarons: http://www.pierreherme.com/products/macarons.html

Today's guest is Elisabeth from But A Dream Custom Cakes in Guilford, Connecticut. We discuss how she draws design inspiration from her background as a fashion designer, wedding cake tastings, and taking cake photos outside!

Find Elisabeth online at:

http://butadreamcakes.com/

Instagram: @ButADreamCakes

Facebook: @ButADreamCustomCakes

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/elisabethpal/but-a-dream-custom-cakes/

Interested in products we talked about in today's show? Find them here:

Mini Sugar Shapers: http://amzn.to/2qLZWZB

Turntable Extender: http://amzn.to/2qbKEtr

Agbay Cake Leveler: http://www.agbayproducts.com/

Satin Ice Fondant: http://amzn.to/2qGNycU (Be sure to browse all of their available colors!)

Today's guest is Linda Caro from Little Hunnys Cakery in San Diego county, CA. We discuss everything from favorite tools to preferred fondant. Check it out!

Find Linda online at:

www.lhcakery.com

Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest: @littlehunnyscakery

Watch her on TV:

Cake Wars: Power Puff Girls - 1st Place!

Cake Wars Champs: Lego - 2nd Place!

Interested in products we talked about in today's show? Find them here:

Pen blades: https://www.amazon.com/PenBlade-Stainless-Knives-Utility-Retractable/dp/B0109326CM

Fat Daddio's fondant: http://fatdaddios.com/catalog/fondant

Fantasia fondant: https://www.fantasiafondant.com/

Small palette knife: https://www.globalsugarart.com/palette-knife-by-celcakes.html

...and don't forget to sign up for 40% off coupons from both Hobby Lobby and Michael's!

Need some music to get you through a long day/night? Check out Pandora:

www.pandora.com

After a few months of brainstorming, the Rach Makes Cakes podcast is changing directions. Now that the shop is pumping out cakes at full steam, we thought it would be a great opportunity for us to shift the focus of the show to hear the stories of bakers and business owners across the globe.

After a quick update about the shop, Rach dives into a one on one interview with Eryn Erickson of So Worth Loving about the ups and downs of owning a small business in the Atlanta. Have a listen as they talk about everything from the realities of obtaining building permits to what it's like to find a healthy work/live balance with their equally driven entrepreneurial husbands.

"Today, So Worth Loving is a community of passionate and original individuals. We exist to embrace your past and empower your future. We believe no matter your history, past mistakes, religion, career choice, or relationship status, you are worthy of love. We focus on living life through the lens of knowing you have value and you have worth."

Be sure to check out So Worth Loving at www.soworthloving.com and to follow them on social media (@soworthloving). Or, If you live in Atlanta, you can check out their brick and mortar at 535 Gresham Ave, 30316 Atlanta.

This week, Rachael discusses Golden Birthdays with her pal, Lauren Tanner of Wishdrawals.

Rach Makes Cakes is officially open for business! Hear all about Rach's first week with her storefront as Travis says goodbye as the co-host of the show.

After a week of refinishing the floor, Rach gets her final construction inspection. 8 months later, the final push is underway.

This week, you'll hear more of the same. While construction is nearly complete, finishing the shop floor has become the biggest obstacle. Travis also gives an opinionated stance on junk food selection.