What Up Doe?! This week, we sit down with April Anderson, co-owner and pastry chef of Detroit's beloved Good Cakes and Bakes. From a childhood passion for baking to building a nationally recognized brand, April shares the inspiring journey behind her business and the purpose that fuels her work. With features on the Food Network and Oprah's OWN network, and two thriving locations in Detroit, April has become a powerful voice for entrepreneurship, resilience, and community uplift.
We're talking:
- How April turned a lifelong love of baking into a thriving business
- The lessons she's learned navigating challenges and growth in the food industry
- The intentionality behind creating a welcoming space rooted in purpose
- How Good Cakes and Bakes is redefining what success looks like in Detroit
Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating conversation with one of Detroit’s most celebrated entrepreneurs.
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