Long before Ginger & Spice Cakery existed, there was a little girl growing up in Newfoundland learning that food was about more than feeding people—it was about connection, hospitality, and love. This is the story of how years in healthcare, motherhood, creativity, and a lifelong passion for gathering people around the table eventually led to a life that feels exactly as though it was always meant to be.

After more than two decades in healthcare and leadership roles, I thought I was simply changing careers when I became an entrepreneur. What I discovered was something deeper. This personal reflection explores the lessons healthcare taught me about resilience, leadership, creativity, and why growth sometimes requires letting go of the beliefs that once helped us survive.