LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Candy Encounter Bakery in Lansing is closing up store and shifting its gross sales on-line because the proprietor pursues her goals.
The bakery, which is understood for its gluten-free “cupcakes in a jar,” has been open for 3 and a half years. The Founder and CEO of Candy Encounter, Nikki Thompson Frazier, mentioned it is not closing due to an absence of help or cash. She had a well being scare in 2023 that led to a blood transfusion. This modified her perspective on life.
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“I said, ‘Nikki, you’re almost 50 years old, you almost died,'” Frazier continued. “‘For 20 years, you’ve been wanting someone to give you a food show. Why are you waiting?'”
So she stopped ready and created her personal YouTube present “Sweet Life,” the place she brings on friends to speak about turning objective into ache, whereas cooking up dishes.
“People who are like ‘Oh my gosh, I love your cooking classes,’ guess what, you can watch them on YouTube now for free,” mentioned Frazier.
With a view to pursue her goals, the enterprise proprietor is shifting her sweets gross sales on-line.
“I’m still here, I’m just doing things differently,” Frazier continued. “You don’t always have to do things the prescribed way, especially if it’s not working for you.”
She additionally has plans for a cookbook and has launched a self-help journal.
“It helps to guide people along the way towards their transformation,” mentioned Frazier.
Frazier mentioned she hopes her story can present folks what’s potential after they comply with their goals even when it appears scary.
“It’s challenging when you are doing something well to stop doing it, because the train is moving,” Frazier continued. “You can definitely feel when things aren’t working for you. if you want to do something, do it. Stop waiting for someone to give you something that you can give yourself.”
The baker mentioned the shop is having a closing get together on Saturday. The final day folks can purchase her sweets in particular person is August 2nd. You may order her cupcakes in a jar, and shortly baking mixes, from her web site.
