Meraki is a one woman show, supported by countless talented women and men who came before me. From growing up baking alongside my mother, to becoming the head baker at Bakery Four in Denver, I’ve learned a lot along the way. My baking journey began simply as a love for making food with my family, but quickly grew into a passion for the science, creativity, and long hours that go into baking quality product.

Meraki bloomed in 2021 from my home kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. Many of my regulars at the restaurant I worked at would request cakes for their celebrations, so I created Meraki to fill that need. A year later, I moved to Colorado and put my own business on hold to work at a small bakery called New Moon, and live out my mountain town dreams. A few years later, I met my husband and moved to Denver to be with him. This is where I met Shawn Bergin of Bakery Four. Over the years working alongside Shawn, I learned the necessary skills that allowed my confidence and creativity to grow.

A few years later, with my husband’s support, we picked up and moved to the PNW to follow our dream of creating a permaculture food forest on our homestead. I now spend my days surrounded by nature, bringing life back to our property, and making food for all.