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6421 Frederick Rd Catonsville, MD 21228 Closed Sun & Mon, Tues 12-6, Wed& Fri 11-7pm Thurs 11-6, Sat 10-4 443-805-7697 www.yourwhimsicalexperience.com ILoveWhimsyCakes@gmail.com Social Media Instagram: Whimsycakesbytaneka Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovewhimsycakes Twi er: tanekaw WHAT DO WE DO We are a Cake Studio where we create unique designs and delicious treats for all occasions including Birth- days, Weddings, Gradua ons, Corporate events & more.We offer Custom cakes, Gourmet cupcakes and specialty dessert and Design We have been in business for over 5 years however we have recently separated from Whimsical Designs & events in 2014 to become our own en ty. INSPIRATION What was your profession before entrepreneurship? I was an accountant for a construc on company and started my event planning business then. Decided to change jobs to allow more me for my cra and my family and worked for State Farm selling insurance. Once my business picked up and numerous appearances on WBFF Fox Bal more Morning show I decided to have a more professional appearance for my business and opened a retail loca on. What inspired you to start your business? The need for me to be crea ve and have fun while doing it. Oh and to make money as well. What makes you excited to get out of bed? Knowing that because of my dessert someone will have a smile on their face. What keeps you focused and mo vated? Bills keep me focused to be honest. Lol but really my want and need to be a great example of hard working and goal driven for my kids to follow really keeps me mo vated to keep going. What are you working on next? Right now I am work- ing on my Kids Sweets Academy and crea ng more classes for my adult classes with Top Notch Sweets Academy. Favorite quote or mo o that applies to your life's mis- sion Everything Happens for a Reason and a Season, is one of my favorite quotes and Have Faith, Keep Faith, and acknowledge God in everything you do. Nothing is accomplish on your own. ROOTS Hometown: Bal more, Md High School: "Only The Best" Western High School College: Morgan State University Current City: Randallstown, MD FUN FAVS Favorite Restaurant: Fogo De Chao Hobbies: Work too much to have a hobby now. Lol Favorite Celebrity: Beyoncé Favorite Movie: Coming to America Taneka Weldon Owner Whimsy Cakes Bakery Baker & Cake Artist