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

Hi Erica, do you have some perspective or insight you can share with us on the question of when someone should give up versus when they should keep going?
I’d always known I wanted to be a entrepreneur and decided to try my hand at handmade soy candles and other bath products. However, this venture ended fairly quickly, as this was not my passion. I would dread making orders and would lack motivation. After feeling this way for quite some time I gave up only because it wasn’t something enjoyable, it wasn’t my passion and It didn’t bring happiness.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Couture Cupcakes Boutique is a home-based dessert bakery that was established in 2014. We specialize in delicious gourmet cupcakes and mouth watering cheesecakes. We have grown through word of mouth, dedication and consistency. We are super excited to announce our mobile dessert boutique will be making an appearance this summer. We have learned over the years nothing will work unless you work it. We would like the world to know we are dedicated to providing you with the best of the best. We take pride in our craft and we’re here to serve you.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Our first stop would be to tour the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site then the Georgia Aquarium. Stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden and let’s not forget the World of Coca-Cola I’m obsessed lol

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate this shoutout to God for gifting me with such an amazing talent, my amazing customers for always trusting me to deliver their vision through my desserts, my family for always being my taste testers and my children for giving mommy grace when I’m not able to hangout. I love you kiddos!

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