Today we’d like to introduce you to Cynthia Garnier
Hi Cynthia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
This wasn’t an overnight journey. I’ve been baking since childhood. I’ve always had a passion for food. I would watch cooking shows as a child and attempt any food or dessert recipe my parent’s kitchen would allow me to make. Around 2014, after several suggestions and pushes to start selling I finally tried my hand in professional world. But with everything in life you will run into roadblocks and due to health issues, I had to stop. I promised myself once I was able to, I would relaunch and go full force. In 2019, I did just that and took my passion to reality.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
One of the main struggles was my health a year into my journey my recurring health issues flared up. I started losing ability in my legs, I was constantly in and out of hospitals. You can’t run a business when you have no control of the one aspect you need control of. I had to make the hard decision of stopping what I loved to do. Once I was given a clean bill of health. I remembered a quote I use as a daily mantra by Winston Churchill “Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about. So in 2019 I came back and established Cynful Treats again. Now my daily struggles are trying to balance being a business owner and being a full- time student with a 9 to 5.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I’m a self-taught, taste bud taught turned professional baker. My business specializes in custom cakes, cupcakes, specialty flavored brownies and kremas. What sets me apart is if someone is ordering a custom cake or cupcake and they provide a picture reference. I’m upfront that it will not be exact it will be unique to the person’s personality with a Cynful flare of course. Even If they are unsure, I will draw out their vision. Some of my brownie flavors are also unique Cookies “N” Creme brownies, Red Velvet Cookies “N” Creme Brownies, and Kitchen Sink Brownies. Beginning in end of December I now offer Kremas on seasonal bases. Kremas a sweet and creamy alcoholic beverage native to Haiti. Kremas is made primarily from creamed coconut, sweetened condensed evaporated milk, and rum.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I can be contacted through Instagram: Cynful_Treats, Facebook: BuyCynfulTreats or email cynfultreats@gmail.com.
Contact Info:
- Email: cynfultreats@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynful_treats/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuyCynfulTreats
Image Credits
Izzy_Digital.
