Episode 11: Love Wafer Paper? Interview with the amazingly talented Anna Astashkina
Release Date: 05/25/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole chats with Anna Astashkina! Anna is an amazingly talented Cake Artist and Instructor who specializes in the art of wafer paper. Find out more at https://astashkinacakes.com/
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Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick chats with Anna Astashkina of Astashkina Cakes
- Anna shares her cake journey and what her life was like before settling into her passion for sugar art
- They chat about business and charging a premium for your specialty
- They also chat about her upcoming online courses - find out more at https://astashkinacakes.com/
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