What started as a part-time job nearly a decade ago most recently became a full-time business ownership venture for Nicole Drouin. In 2022, she took over as the owner of Balloons All Over, a balloon artistry and event rentals company. From arches to centerpieces to elaborate displays, Nicole can customize balloon installations for any event in Massachusetts and the bordering states. Listen to learn more about her journey in the balloon business and what's in store for the future of Balloons All Over! Balloons All Over's Website: Balloons All Over | Balloon Designer | Worcester, MA Balloons All Over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balloonsallover?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Veronica Basdeo hasn't always been a professional cookier, but she's always loved baking as a hobby! After spending a decade in the lab working for a biopharma company, she decided to make a career change.

Today, we know her as The Cookie Lady's Daughter, the business that aims to inspire connection through cookie decorating! She teaches local cookie decorating classes, offers take-home cookie decorating kits, and makes branded cookies.

Most recently, she's expanded into the B2B side of things, selling her cookie designs, cookie cutters, recipes, and class plans to other cookiers! ⏲️

Hear more about her business ownership journey and TCLD's upcoming offerings in this episode!

TCLD's Website: DIY Decorated Sugar Cookies, Kits, Classes, & More! – The Cookie Lady's Daughter

TCLD on Instagram: The Cookie Lady's Daughter (@thecookieladysdaughter) • Instagram photos and videos

The Burncoat Center for Arts & Wellness is a community destination for sustainable living, arts & wellness education, and local/handmade shopping.

Opened in early 2020, co-founders Kim Mowers (a sewist) and Barbara Alteri (a psychotherapist) joined forces to create a neighborhood center dedicated to nurturing the balance between creativity and wellness.

Learn more about their mission and everything the BCAW has to offer in this episode!

BCAW's Website: Burncoat Center for Art and Wellness in Worcester, MA | BCAW

BCAW on Instagram: Worcester’s First Refillery (@bcawworcester) • Instagram photos and videos