From BANKING to BAKING: Teresa Ging discusses her background in investment banking and private equity, and how a therapeutic moment baking cupcakes led her to pursue pastry school in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu and founding Sugar Bliss, a pastry business in Chicago. Learn about the challenges and successes of starting a business while highlighting the importance of financial literacy, customer service, and innovation in her business approach. The conversation touches on the necessity of adapting to unexpected environmental changes, and the role of interns in her business, emphasizing the interplay between learning, teaching, and hands-on experience.

00:00 Introduction to Teresa Ging

00:19 Teresa's Journey from Economics to Pastry

01:07 Founding Sugar Bliss

02:23 The Importance of Transferable Skills

06:04 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Interns

15:55 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business

17:56 Balancing Creativity and Business

23:49 Reflecting on Career Transitions

28:46 Final Thoughts

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-ging-431b0b4/

• https://www.sugarblisscakes.com/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmjohnsen/

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