Cookie In The Kitchen: Emily Henegar Talks Art, Boundaries, And The Therapy Of Baking

About this episode

Emily Henegar discusses her journey from childhood baking to establishing a successful cookie business.

What happens when a childhood sweet tooth becomes a lifelong calling—and a business that puts people first? We sit down with Emily “Cookie” Henegar, the Nashville-based cookie designer behind Cookie in the Kitchen, to unpack how an 11-year-old baker turned porch pickups into a brand known for bold colors, clean lines, and cookies that tell stories. From early kitchen lessons with two very different grandmothers to celiac-safe practices learned for her mom, Emily’s path blends heart, precision...

People in this episode

Host: Altreisha Foster

Guest: Emily Henegar

Topics covered

• baking
• art
• business
• therapy
• boundaries
• cookies

Keywords

• baking
• cookies
• art
• therapy
• Nashville
• business
• boundaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cookie in the Kitchen

Places: Nashville

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