{"id":7772,"date":"2022-11-14T16:13:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T21:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/?post_type=publications&p=7772"},"modified":"2022-11-14T16:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T21:13:17","slug":"young-entrepreneur-spotlight-kayla-normandeau","status":"publish","type":"publications","link":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/publications\/young-entrepreneur-spotlight-kayla-normandeau\/","title":{"rendered":"Young entrepreneur spotlight: Kayla Normandeau"},"content":{"rendered":"

We care about our entrepreneurs and follow them on their journey! Over the coming weeks, we will introduce you to a series of young entrepreneurs with promising projects. Today, we invite you to discover the inspiring story of<\/em> Kayla Normandeau<\/em> from Kayla\u2019s Cakes.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Kayla Normandeau<\/h3>\n

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How old are you?<\/h4>\n

I am 17 years old.<\/p>\n

Where do you live?<\/h4>\n

I live in Winnipeg.<\/p>\n

Can you describe your company?<\/h4>\n

I make custom cakes and desserts for the people of Winnipeg and the surrounding area. I enjoy working with my clients to bring their vision to life. It’s always exciting to have new perspectives and ideas to prepare personalized creations.<\/p>\n

Who is your target audience?<\/h4>\n

My target clientele reaches everyone who loves the dessert. However, I find that most of the people who order from me are women between the ages of 20 and 70.<\/p>\n

How did the idea for your company come about?<\/h4>\n

I made an Easter cake for a family reunion. Everyone was really impressed; it was the first cake I had ever made. My grandmother was so impressed that she sent the picture to her sisters. A week later, the daughter of one of the sisters to my grandmother contacted me to see if I was interested in making a party cake for her. I agreed, and since then I haven’t stopped making custom cakes!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>What tools do you use most in your business?<\/h4>\n

I use several tools in the kitchen and other tools for marketing too. In the kitchen, I use spatulas, a bench scraper, sockets, socket pockets, my kitchen-Aid, my parents’ stove, measuring cups, an electric scale, and many others. For the marketing side, I use my computer\u00a0 to work on my website (it is not live yet). I also use my Canon camera to take pictures of my products. Mon phone is also a tool to respond to customers and work on my Instagram account.<\/p>\n

Which local businesses inspire you?<\/h4>\n

Jenna Rae Cakes for sure! (I just finished a 2-week internship there!)<\/p>\n

Do you plan to continue your studies at university? If so, in what area?<\/h4>\n

Yes! Certainly. Now I am studying at ATC for “Baking and Pastry Arts”. Once at university, I will choose business to better equip myself to start a business.<\/p>\n

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