We had the good fortune of connecting with Cassidy Lewis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cassidy, why did you pursue a creative career?
I always say my career chose me. Being from New Orleans I was destined to cook, but my passion came from creating memories through food. I love telling stories, allowing people to gather, and enjoy something that took me all day to create. I wanted to be apart of something like that for the long haul, that’s why I became a chef.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Bumble Bees Pastry’s is a farm to table pop up shop, specializing in authentic New Orleans style desserts. Sourcing locally, and making my dessert’s fresh to order is what sets me apart. I am looking forward to opening a store front soon so people can finally put a name to a permanent location. I’ve been doing this since I was 14, I went to pastry school at ICC in New York and majored in pastry. Started the business fully in Brooklyn, and just fell in love. Once covid hit I got back into restaurants but my vision stays the same.

No businesses is easy, nor does anyone have all the answers, but if you take things 1 day at a time it comes together. Running a business alone by far isn’t easy but it is rewarding. I remember having to rent a uhaul I had so many deliveries. But I was proud to serve my community. I want the world to know I’m just a little black girl with a dream. A girl who everyone thought wouldn’t make it. I’m here! In living color, and it’s worth it. The biggest revenge is success and I’m destined for greatness!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to shout out my support system. I’d never be where I am today without my mama! I started this journey at 14 baking in a bakery at 3am, no way I could have done it without her. The encouragement, support, and sleepless nights have inspired me to be destined for greatness.

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