It’s safe to say the Aussie cookie industry has gone crazy the last 12 months, it seems like every Sarah, Sam & Sally is now creating cookies & selling their wares on the likes of Facebook marketplace or Instagram. While another cookie artist might pop up in your neck of the woods, instead of feeling intimidated or disheartened, I employ you to reach out to them. Say hi! Ask if they need anything.
Making friends with others in the same industry is easily one of the best decisions I have made in the last 4 years since starting my cookie journey. Knowing they are more than likely experiencing the same issues/ struggles/ triumphs & excitement as me is really cool.
Running a small business can be really tough, not having the support or someone else to ask questions (even if you already know the answer), no one to share your lunch break with, and no one to give you the hype girl moments we all need from time to time.
This is why I believe it’s vital for each and every one of us to build our own cookie tribe. Our cookie community. The 5-6 others who you can DM at 1am asking them a question because you know they are going to be elbow deep in fondant at the same time as you.
Lean on each other, learn from each other, and support each other. Because, at the end of the day - we all know there’s more than enough people in this world that want to order cookies, and we can’t keep up as it is! 😜
So a big shout out to my special cookie sisters (and brother) - you know who you are. You’re my OG’s. And I bloody love you for it. Xx
