Starting a cake decorating business was meant to be a fresh start—a way to restart my career and find success. But what I didn’t expect was how much it would lead me to reflect, heal, and rediscover myself along the way.
I began asking bigger questions—who am I really, what do I love, and why am I so determined to succeed? As I looked inward, I realised my drive was deeply rooted in wanting to please my mum. I needed her approval. But when I started this journey, my mum wasn’t here anymore, and that left me feeling lost.
I wanted to live a happy life and honour my mum’s legacy, so I started making cakes, hoping to share happiness. But every time I used the word "happiness," it felt uncomfortable—like something was holding me back from fully embracing it. That’s when I knew I had to go deeper and figure out what was stopping me.
Through this process, I uncovered so much about myself and worked to heal from my past. Even though I had forgiven my mum, there were still unresolved feelings that kept me stuck. I had to make peace with those feelings to finally move forward.
Now, I feel lighter and more grounded. I’ve found happiness within myself, and for the first time, I can say—with confidence—that I want to serve others and share happiness through my cake art.
The other day, I caught myself looking at my grey hair again—the strands that first appeared when I was caring for my mum in hospital before she passed. I’d noticed them before, but this time, they felt different. I wanted to embrace them.
They reminded me of Anna from Frozen and her streak of silver hair—a mark of love, pain, and healing. Like Anna, my grey hair tells a story.
It also felt like the perfect moment to try the silver hair colour I’d always wanted but couldn’t achieve with my naturally dark black hair. Now, I look cool, but more importantly, I feel happy. And that’s what matters most—especially now that I’ve reconnected with my true self and what makes me feel fulfilled.
This cake business has turned out to be so much more than I imagined. It’s been a path to finding myself again. And now that I have, I can’t wait to share that joy and connection with you through my cakes.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I hope my cakes bring as much happiness to your life as this process has brought to mine.
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