Season 3, Episode 11: From Flight Attendant to Cookie Artist: A Sweet Journey of Resilience. Watch the video version of our chat on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/KBKzsMqKfS0
Discover how a furloughed flight attendant transformed adversity into opportunity by launching "Cookies on the Fly," a unique cookie business specializing in artistic and creative custom confections. After finding a simple recipe online, this self-taught baker developed her signature style, mastering royal icing techniques and creating spectacular edible art that consistently sells out at events. She became a cookie artist!
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Working from her Minnesota home kitchen under a cottage food license, she fills custom orders plus, more recently, collaborates with independent authors to transform their book covers into delectable treats, creating interactive experiences at book fairs, including the Book Fair for Grownups hosted by Inbound Brewco at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds (hear her story of winning a Minnesota State Fair cookie decorating contest). Custom book cover cookies are the ultimate best book swag! Despite facing challenges with state shipping restrictions and scaling demands, her business soared after a Valentine's Day feature, proving that sometimes the sweetest success stories come from unexpected directions.
From bachelorette parties to pet-themed cookies, each creation tells a story of creativity and passion. Her journey culminated in winning a novice cookie decorating competition at the state fair, establishing her presence in the local baking community.
Ready to be inspired by this remarkable story of reinvention and resilience? Tune in to hear how a career pivot led to the perfect recipe for success! Check out her custom cookie decorating for your next party, use a local Minnesota catering business!
Connect with Kristi and order cookies: https://www.cookiesonthefly.com/
Find her also on Instagram.
Estimated Timeline:
00:00:02 - Creative Cookie Ideas for Book Fairs
00:04:02 - Challenges of Cookie Decorating
00:05:59 - Creating Custom Cookie Recipes
00:09:55 - Creating a Cookie Business Name
00:11:32 - Starting a Cookie Business During COVID
00:22:57 - Challenges of Shipping Cookies
00:26:04 - Valentine's Day Cookie Success Story
00:28:33 - Favorite Cookie Themes and Personalization
00:37:12 - Growing a Cookie Business
00:44:01 - Future Plans for Cookie Business
00:48:14 - Creative Cookie Classes for Special Events
00:51:09 - Challenges of Cookie Decorating for Events
01:00:26 - Authors and Creative Collaborations
01:03:14 - Importance of Personal Connections in Bookstores
01:06:27 - Custom Orders and Upcoming Markets
Visit my website: https://www.juliehoagwriter.com/
Music by Young Presidents, "So Excited".
Copyright Julie A. Hoag Julie Hoag Writer LLC 2022-2025
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