From decorating cakes at age 12 to launching a bakery in memory of her son, Heather Ugorowski’s baking journey is one of passion, purpose, and perseverance. In this heartfelt episode of The Perfect Rise, the RBA podcast, Heather shares the incredible highs and lows of her career—from a 10,000-mile bakery road trip to rebuilding after floods, accidents, and personal loss.
Discover how she built the Bleu Moose Bakery café, why she believes in “one pastry at a time,” and how the baking community helped her find her way back to the kitchen again and again.
Inside this episode:
• Heather’s pivot from cake decorating to artisan bread
• How a cross-country road trip helped shape her bakery vision
• The powerful role baking plays in grief, healing, and connection
• What it means to create a bakery rooted in community first
🌐 Learn more about the Retail Bakers of America: https://www.retailbakersofamerica.org/
📍 Visit Bleu Moose Bakery: https://www.bleumoosebakery.com/
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