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Cake Therapy

Altreisha Foster

46 episodes

3 weeks ago

Four high school friends reunite to discuss the transformative power of female friendships spanning three decades, exploring vulnerability, support, and sisterhood in a world that often pits women against each other. • Security and honesty form the foundation of non-competitive female friendships • The "no new friends" philosophy reflects the deep work required to build authentic connections • "Riding at dawn" means showing up for friends in whatever way they need, even when they don't ask •...

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Four high school friends reunite to discuss the transformative power of female friendships spanning three decades, exploring vulnerability, support, and sisterhood in a world that often pits women against each other. • Security and honesty form the foundation of non-competitive female friendships • The "no new friends" philosophy reflects the deep work required to build authentic connections • "Riding at dawn" means showing up for friends in whatever way they need, even when they don't ask •...

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Episodes (20/46)

Cake Therapy

You Are Enough: What We Wish We Told Our Younger Selves!!! Our Reunion Special

Four high school friends reunite to discuss the transformative power of female friendships spanning three decades, exploring vulnerability, support, and sisterhood in a world that often pits women against each other. • Security and honesty form the foundation of non-competitive female friendships • The "no new friends" philosophy reflects the deep work required to build authentic connections • "Riding at dawn" means showing up for friends in whatever way they need, even when they don't ask •...

1 week ago

37 minutes

Cake Therapy

"Dare To Do It": Erseline Principaal Finds Joy and Success Through Cake Design

In this heartfelt conversation with cake designer Erseline Principaal, founder of La Dent Sucrée , we explore the surprising therapeutic power of baking and entrepreneurship. Erseline's journey begins on a farm in Aruba, where pre-dawn baking sessions with her father shaped both her work ethic and baking skills. Though his traditional stone oven might have seemed outdated to some, the values instilled during those early mornings became the foundation of her successful business. Unlike many C...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Cake Therapy

The UTECH Connection with Marcia Fraser-Cummings: How Cake Therapy Impacts Education in Jamaica

When passion meets purpose, transformation happens. That's exactly what Marcia Fraser-Cummings brings to her students at Jamaica's University of Technology, where baking isn't just taught as a vocational skill but as a pathway to empowerment and emotional well-being. Fraser-Cummings shares her remarkable journey from academic studies to pursuing her true calling in baking technology. Despite societal expectations that "smart" students shouldn't pursue hands-on careers, she followed her heart...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Cake Therapy

How Culinary Arts Bridge Divides and Heal Minds with Capri Cafaro of Humble Pie Home & Kitchen

Ever wonder how the simple act of baking could transform your mental health? This eye-opening conversation with Capri Cafaro reveals the surprising therapeutic power of food in our increasingly disconnected world. Cafaro's remarkable journey from Ohio State Senate Democratic leader to culinary entrepreneur offers powerful insights about finding balance in unexpected places. She shares candidly how her kitchen became a sanctuary during the high-stress world of politics—a place where chopping ...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Cake Therapy

How Disaster Fueled Authenticity: A Conversation with Haley of Cakes by Cenza

What happens when your lifelong calling meets unexpected disaster? Haley of By Cenza Cake Studio shares her extraordinary journey from childhood chocolate-making sessions to professional cake artistry, revealing how authenticity became her secret ingredient for success. Unlike many who stumble into baking mid-career, Haley knew from age five that creating beautiful, delicious treats was her destiny. "I found meaning in bringing something to life and then bringing it to somebody else," she ex...

2 months ago

57 minutes

Cake Therapy

A Conversation with The Tiny Italian - How Cooking Nourishes Body and Soul with Paola Maggiulli

Paola Maggiulli, known as "The Tiny Italian," invites us into her world where culinary arts and self-love converge in surprising, transformative ways. Despite her name, there's nothing small about her mission or impact—she's revolutionizing how we think about food, wellness, and personal growth. Born to an Italian father and Colombian mother in London, Paola spent 15 years climbing the corporate fashion ladder before a pivotal moment changed everything. When her father's Italian delicatessen...

2 months ago

59 minutes

Cake Therapy

Haley Larson's journey through creative entrepreneurship, burnout, and rediscovery.

What happens when your viral cake creation becomes your identity, but your soul is calling you in a different direction? Minnesota cake artist Haley Larson, known online as the "infamous turkey cake lady," shares her refreshingly honest journey through creative entrepreneurship, burnout, and rediscovery. Haley's path winds from art school with a ceramics degree to high school teaching, before finding a new creative outlet in cake decorating alongside her mother. Her realistic turkey cake cre...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Cake Therapy

The Cookie that Changed Everything: Carolyn Haeler's 'Mightylicious' Story

"That's the best gluten-free cookie I've ever tasted." These powerful words from a Whole Foods team leader changed everything for Carolyn Haeler, launching her from disappointed celiac patient to revolutionary force in the gluten-free baking world. Carolyn's story begins with a devastating health diagnosis that transformed her relationship with food. After months of declining health—gray skin, falling hair, and a failing immune system—she was diagnosed with celiac disease. Suddenly, food was...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Cake Therapy

Tessa's Cakes: Kemi Sanni Shares Her Journey of Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose

Grief takes many forms, but for Kemi Sanni, it manifested as beautiful, fondant-wrapped works of art. After losing her mother suddenly, Kemi reconnected with her childhood passion for cake decorating—a skill she learned at her mother's side in Nigeria. What began as therapy evolved into Tessa's Cakes, a business named after her mother Teresa, honoring her legacy with every creation. In this deeply moving conversation, Kemi reveals the delicate balance she maintains between her full-time care...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Cake Therapy

Mind The Crown: The Healing Power of Self-Care with Adrianna Willis

Dr. Altreisha Foster welcomes Adrianna Willis, founder and CEO of Mind the Crown, for a soul-stirring conversation about reclaiming your peace through intentional self-care. After nearly three decades in corporate America, Adrianna made the brave decision to walk away from her high-paying career to focus on her mental health and purpose-driven business—a choice that came after a defining moment when her inner voice simply said, "I quit," despite not being financially prepared for the transiti...

3 months ago

52 minutes

Cake Therapy

Stay Curious: How Chiantae Campbell Built Her Cake Empire - Chic Little Cakes

When passion meets purpose, magic happens. Jamaican pastry chef Chiantae Campbell exemplifies this through her remarkable journey from teenage baker to Food Network competitor and founder of Chic Little Cakes. Her story isn't just about beautiful confections—it's about cultural heritage, entrepreneurial wisdom, and finding joy through creating edible dreams. Growing up in Jamaica profoundly shaped Chiantae's creative approach. "There's just this flair that we have," she explains, describing ...

3 months ago

59 minutes

Cake Therapy

Natasha Givens of NattyKakes shares her journey with infused cakes

Natasha Givens transforms cannabis and cake into art with purpose. As the creative force behind Cream Cakery (also known as Natty Kakes), she's turned her twin passions into a platform for healing, advocacy, and destigmatization. Our conversation traces Natasha's remarkable journey from her Caribbean roots to corporate America, where she thrived as an art director before workplace challenges pushed her toward a different path. What began as a creative outlet—making a three-tiered cake for a ...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Cake Therapy

Eboni Sims: Baking Through Adversity, "If I got through that, anybody can!"

Resilience takes many forms, but for Eboni of Ebi Cakes, it came wrapped in fondant and buttercream. In this deeply personal conversation with Dr. Altreisha Foster, Eboni courageously shares how she transformed from corporate banker to celebrated cake artist through one of life's most challenging detours. When most cake decorators share their origin stories, they often reminisce about childhood baking with grandmothers. Eboni's path couldn't have been more different. After making a serious m...

4 months ago

46 minutes

Cake Therapy

The Farm as Pharmacy: Chef Leah DiBernardo's Food Revolution

Chef Leah DiBernardo's remarkable culinary journey defies conventional paths, weaving together the threads of family tradition, environmental stewardship, and passionate storytelling. From her idyllic childhood on an Oregon farm where her American-Italian family embraced a "food hippie" lifestyle—growing their produce and butchering their own animals—emerged a profound understanding of food's connection to land and health. The transformative moment came when her grandmother Conchetta taught ...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Cake Therapy

When Black Girls Flourish: Neda Kellogg's Mission to Create Safe Spaces with Project Diva Intl.

What does it mean to create a truly sacred space for black girls in a world that seldom allows them to simply exist without explanation? Neda Kellogg, founder of Project Diva International, joins us to share how her personal journey through childhood trauma and homelessness sparked a mission that has transformed the lives of over 1,500 young Black women over the past 17 years. Neda reveals the alarming 182% increase in suicide rates among black girls since 2001, highlighting why dedicated sp...

4 months ago

49 minutes

Cake Therapy

Cakes, Comfort, and Community: The Story of Mr. Bake

Dive into the comforting world of baking therapy with our season three opener, Kareem, better known as Mr. Bake. His journey from the bustling streets of Harlem to recognized baker and community advocate encapsulates the dynamic relationship between food and emotional wellness. With a rich tapestry of family recipes and modern desserts, Kareem reveals how baking transcends mere cooking—it's a powerful medium for healing, community, and self-affirmation. Kareem recounts childhood memori...

4 months ago

52 minutes

Cake Therapy

Understanding Generational Trauma and Healing Paths with Sam Simmons

Discover the transformative power of healing and resilience in our latest episode with Mr. Samuel Simmons, a leading authority on trauma within the African-American community. We embark on a profound exploration of how historical trauma impacts productivity and relationships, emphasizing the critical need to acknowledge male trauma. Our conversation with Mr. Simmons uncovers the intersection of historical trauma and community resilience, shedding light on the importance of understanding these...

7 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Cake Therapy

Fields and Flour Therapy: Exploring Healing Through Baking Therapy and Social Work

Discover the remarkable blend of social work and culinary art therapy with our guest, Courtney Fields, a registered social worker and passionate baker from Canada. Courtney shares her transformative journey of healing through baking, revealing how it became her refuge during a period of grief. She explains how this personal therapy evolved into Fields and Flour, her unique business where she combines her expertise in social work with the joys of baking. The episode sheds light on how activiti...

7 months ago

48 minutes

Cake Therapy

Discover the Art of Mindful Baking with Cake Therapy

Unlock the secret to transforming your kitchen into a sanctuary of mindfulness and tranquility. We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the tools to turn the simple act of baking into a journey of self-care and personal growth. Together, we explore the Cake Therapy app and its unique approach to engaging all five senses, setting the stage for a grounding experience before you even preheat the oven. Imagine your breath syncing with the rhythm of the stirring, each i...

7 months ago

8 minutes

Cake Therapy

Exploring the Sweet Journey from Architecture to Cake Artistry with Enrique Rojas

Enrique Rojas, an acclaimed wedding cake artist from Venezuela, joins us to share his extraordinary journey from architecture to cake artistry in the UK. Balancing the beauty of his vibrant cultural heritage with the muted tones of his new home, Enrique's artistic process is as captivating as the cakes he creates. His story unfolds like his intricate designs, revealing the influences of his Venezuelan roots and the personal stories that have shaped his career, including a heartwarming nod to ...

8 months ago

51 minutes