From Runway to Recipes: Nikhila Shaju’s Entrepreneurial Leap

About this episode

Nikhila Shaju shares her journey from the airline industry to becoming a successful baker and entrepreneur.

What happens when you turn passion into purpose and creativity into community? In this episode, we sit down with Nikhila Shaju, a Halifax-based baker and entrepreneur who transformed her career from the airline industry into a thriving business rooted in creativity, culture, and connection. As the founder of Cakes for You in Timberlea, Nikhila has spent the past five years building a brand known for its stunning, Indian-inspired fusion cakes and personalized desserts that elevate every celebr...

People in this episode

Host: Dalene Allen

Guest: Nikhila Shaju

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• baking
• career change
• creativity
• community

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• baking
• Indian-inspired cakes
• career transformation
• community building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cakes for You

Places: Halifax, Timberlea

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