Cat Coley is back! Bounce Back Like A Badass is BACK!
Kicking off Season 2, Cat sits down with Marlie Engel Traver to discuss her inspiring transition from a corporate PR rep to a successful cottage country baker with a thriving business. Marlie shares her journey from handling an overwhelming array of cake designs to focusing on exquisite wedding cakes. She opens up about her recent transition to primarily designing wedding cakes and the exciting community engagements she’s involved in, including local pop-ups and farmers' market appearances. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone considering a career pivot and highlights the importance of trusting your gut and embracing the journey, including the mistakes.
Marlie discusses the challenges of managing a diverse menu of cake offerings and how she decided to niche down to wedding cakes, creating a streamlined process for her clients. She also talks about her efforts to engage with the local community through pop-up events and her new regular spot at the local farmers' market. Cat and Marlie delve into the importance of trusting one's intuition and navigating the overwhelming amount of advice on social media.
If you are on your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation is for YOU! Filled with practical advice and inspiring anecdotes!
Episode Highlights:
Marlie Engel transitions to focusing on wedding cake designs and engages with the local community through pop-ups and farmers' markets.
The importance of trusting your intuition amid the overload of opinions, especially from social media.
Embracing the journey of entrepreneurship, including learning from mistakes and starting from a different place.
Tune in to hear Marlie's inspiring story and gain insights into navigating career transitions and entrepreneurial challenges.
About Marlie Engel Traver
Marlie, a cake artist specializing in elegant and delicious wedding cakes that are designed and made from her home, a licensed cottage bakery, in Northern, NJ.
Marlie’s passion lies with creating cakes that are little slices of edible art - designed uniquely for you - to share your story, and your taste. She loves exploring texture, playing with color and adorning her cakes with beautiful hand painted flowers.
The cakes Marlie creates are much more than dessert - they are a precious memory shared between you, your partner and your loved ones, on one incredible day in your life.
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🎙️Host Cat Coley
🎧Produced by Admin Avenger
