Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Barker.
Hi Elizabeth, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
I’ve always had a love for baking. My junior year in highschool I used to bake everynight so that I could sell brownies and cookies to raise money for my church. I remember scrolling through tiktok during the pandemic and asking my husband if I should try baking from home. He told me to try it out and there’s nothing to lose from it. So I started my business in Coffeyville, KS during 2020! I learned how to decorate by watching tutorials every day and practicing after my full-time job! I knew once I had my daughter that, I wanted to become a stay-at-home mom and a full-time baker. My husband accepted the Assistant Soccer Coach position at Bowling Green State University! I’m excited to be at Bowling Green!
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Balancing a full-time bakery and being a stay-at-home mom had its ups and downs! I would bake when my daughter was taking a nap or when she was sleeping at night. Some nights I would pull all-nighters while finishing up orders and items for my popups/workshops. I was even lucky to have family and friends come to help me with orders on my busiest nights. Being a one woman show was really hard at times but I knew that in the end it would all be worth it!
As you know, we’re big fans of Sugar&Spice-Barker Bakery. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about the brand?
I make a variety of baked goods for parties and events! I also hold Mommy & Me Workshops and Brunch with the Girls Workshop every month. What sets me apart from others is I have a Monthly Taste Box that includes 5 different cake flavors and 2 different cake fillings. It’s a great way for new customers to try my cakes or even be used as a wedding taste box. I want to expand my services out further than Bowling Green and do Mommy & Me Workshops in surrounding cities! I also will be adding new items/ add-ons to my menu. You will see balloon garlands, custom party favors, and more. So I provide a one stop shop experience!
What do you think about luck?
I’m able to spend time and watch my daughter grow while doing a job that I love! Not a lot of parents can do that and I consider very lucky!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarandspicebarkerbakery/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SugarandSpiceBarkerBakery
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarandspice.bbakery?_t=8eEpzZ2ysVq&_r=1
