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Running a sourdough microbakery is a labor of love, but it’s also a lot of labor. There comes a point when the long days start stacking up, the dishes never seem to end, and you feel yourself slowing down because you're trying to do everything alone. In this episode, I invited Melissa—my former assistant and now dear friend—back on the show to talk about what it really looks like to bring help into your bakery. She brings not only firsthand bakery experience but also her background in...

November was one of the biggest transition months I’ve ever had in my business. Between moving out of my home bakery, opening the doors to my new brick-and-mortar space, and navigating holiday pre-orders, it was full. It was beautiful. It was also overwhelming at times. But through it all, I kept coming back to the same grounding questions I ask myself every month: What worked? What didn’t? What did I learn? And how do I want to move forward? This post is a behind-the-scenes look at how I...

After two years of running my sourdough business from home, I just completed my first full week in a commercial bakery space. It still feels a little surreal to say that. This new chapter has been full of surprises, lessons, and a whole lot of gratitude. In this post, I’m sharing an honest look at what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m learning in real time—so whether you’re thinking about taking the leap or staying put in your home kitchen, there’s something here for you. Let’s dig in. Why I...