The founder of Gigi's Cupcakes shares her personal success story, her
hard-won business acumen, and the life-changing inspiration that has
helped her follow her dreams in this warm-hearted and encouraging memoir
that "will inspire savvy entrepreneurs to invest in their own dreams"
(Daymond John, star of ABC's Shark Tank**). Featuring delicious
dessert recipes for cupcakes and more in each chapter.**
As a young child, Gigi knew that if she wanted to succeed, she had to
work hard and offer a service that people wanted to buy. At age seven,
she sold eggs out of her little red wagon to neighbors. At age fifteen,
she bought cleaning supplies and started a cleaning service out of her
rural California home.
When she moved to Nashville at nineteen, she had her heart set on
becoming a country music star. Cleaning houses by day to support herself
for over a decade, she realized that God had other plans for her. If she
wouldn't be a successful singer, she decided she would grow a business
that she could be proud of.
An extraordinary baker throughout her life, she decided to open a
cupcake shop with all the money she could pull together. With the help
and support of her family, she was able to open her first store in a
prime Nashville location. The news of her cupcakes spread quickly, and
the franchise became a huge success. Now, in The Secret Ingredient,
Gigi reveals how her failure led her to explore her passion for baking
and how she became a successful businesswoman. With spunk, humor, and
insight, she weaves her hard-won wisdom and business acumen into the
fun, fascinating, and instructive stories of her life. Each
inspirational chapter concludes with a treasured family recipe for
cupcakes and other scrumptious desserts.
For anyone with big dreams, Gigi's message is simple: believe in
yourself, walk with integrity, work hard, and trust in God. Your life
may not turn out exactly how you expected or hoped, but it will be so
much better than you could have ever imagined. "If you ever need to feel
inspired by a dreamer, this is a must read" (Tony Brown, music
producer).
