Who is behind making our region a mecca for family-friendly events and places? Read “Colorful Characters… and Tasty Tidbits” — our local version of “People” magazine. Get to know The Faces and Places of our Great Lakes Bay region!
Colorful Character: Sandy Bierlein, owner of Sweet Sandy B’s Bake Shop
801 Columbus Ave., Bay City, 989.598.0603, www.sweetsandyb.com
Sweet Sandy B’s Bake Shop is “a neighborhood bakery with retro style, offering classic favorites that are baked fresh daily with an emphasis on quality, local ingredients.” From Sweet Sandy B Signature Cakes to muffins, cupcakes, scones and more – if you can create a vision in your mind, Sandy will work with you to make it happen!
Tasty Tidbits – Did You Know…?
- Sandy Knows…Psychology?
Sandy earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English from the University of Michigan. She was working as an underwriter for an insurance company before opening the bake shop.
- Ah-Ha Moment
Interested in pursuing her passion for baking, she visited the French Pastry School in Chicago – and knew immediately that her life was going to change! She quit her “day job”, and attended the pastry school. Opening Sweet Sandy B’s was a leap of faith – and a step toward living a life she loves.
- Inspired Momtrepreneur
Sandy says getting to be part of family celebrations with repeat customers is “what keeps her going”. Honored to create repeat birthday cakes, anniversary cakes, first communion cakes… She finds great joy in clients’ allowing her to know their families personally.
*And her kids, ages six and five – her five-year-old recently designed the birthday cake she wanted her mom to create! Her children are often seen around Sweet Sandy B’s Bake Shop – another ingredient that Sandy loves about her bakery.
“I love that my kids are seeing me working hard. I respect the value of hard work,” Sandy says, “and they are also seeing me do what I enjoy. It’s surreal. It was scary and exciting to ‘leave my day job’ and open a storefront…If you dwell too much, you’ll never have the courage to just jump in and follow your dreams.”
Great Lakes Bay Moms Loves Sweet Sandy B’s Bake Shop!
NEXT TIME: Meet “Colorful Characters” Kim & Jim, Owners of Once Upon A Child in Saginaw. Did you know that they…? Or that you can…? Look for our next “Colorful Characters… and Tasty Tidbits” – The Faces and Places of our Great Lakes Bay Region!