Hey lovelies. I'm particularly excited about today's post. It's my first feature on the blog. The feature column is to give platform to other young bakers like me out there. Celebrating those that took the courageous step to start something new, learn from scratch and build it up. A little dream can build an empire. I hope this encourages you to look for something you can do, get interested in it, practice, make it an hobby and who knows, it could pay your bills in the future. Today's feature is on Apata Omowunmi, a graduate in Computer Engineering from Ukraine.

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Bio
Hi, I'm Apata Omowunmi, a recent graduate in computer engineering at  Kharkov National University of Radioelectronics and a young enterpreneur. I'm a baker in Ukraine for Mimi's Business. I make Nigerian snacks and cakes.

When did you start baking?
I started baking pastries in 2010 because I was interested in it and could make use of the extra cash. It wasn't until 2012 I started baking cakes and ever since then, it's been my new love and I get better at it every time.




How did you learn how to bake?
I learnt from watching my mum bake when I was little plus Youtube has been of great help too.

What inspired you to start your business?
I have always wanted to start a business and since I'm a foodie and I love baking/cooking, I knew it was the perfect business for me to venture into.

What is your favorite part about baking/cooking?
That should be when the meal is actually baked/cooked so I can taste the goodness of what my hands prepared.

What motivates you keep your business going?
It's the interest. When I found out about Dedun's cakes, I was really motivated to take my work more serious, just because of her drive plus she's as young as I am and very good at what she does.

Aww thanks. So what would you like to improve on as a baker?
I would definitely love to improve on my skills, recipes and get more professional in cake making and continental dishes.

Any future goals for your business?
Sure. I want to be able to bake wedding cakes and cater for big events and projects in the nearest future and brand something too. Maybe a healthy meal or drink for both the young and the old.

Advice to people like us?
For all the young bakers out there, everything is possible. Just put your heart to it and you will be able to do it.

Your contact details for the readers in Kharkov, Ukraine?
If you'ld like to place an order, please add me on Facebook: Mimi Apata or Email: mmapata@yahoo.com

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These are a few pictures of the cakes she has baked. Thanks Mimi for being my very first Feature. To my dear readers in Ukraine, whether you live in Kharkov or not, anytime you're in Kharkov, Holla at your girl Mimi and she'll hook up with something delicious. Be it pastries or cakes.