We had the good fortune of connecting with Charlee. Massey and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Charlee., as a parent, what do you feel is the most meaningful thing you’ve done for them?
The most important thing I’m trying to teach my kids, especially around my business, is to teach them to think like entrepreneurs. Even if they never start their own business I want them to be problem solvers, work with tenacity, discipline and hard work, and to view challenges as new opportunities to pivot, remain flexible, and ultimately overcome difficulties.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am primarily a sugar cookie artist or “cookie” as us in the biz call ourselves. I started out as a cake decorator then taught myself to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing by watching videos online. I fell in love with royal icing as my medium and couldn’t get enough. I was learning, taking classes from some of the best decorators in the business, and spending countless hours honing my recipes and techniques. The only thing I like doing more than decorating cookies is teaching others how to decorate! I want others to enjoy creating sugar cookies for the ones they love- that’s hard to do with sugar cookies if you don’t know the basics. Navigating through the pandemic was a huge challenge of a mom of (3 at the time) but I am so thankful I was about to provide cookies and smiles to my customers during that time while being at home to help my kids navigate the ever-changing circumstances around covid.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Colorado Springs is gem of outdoor finds. We’d have to go through Garden of the Gods – it’s a must – the views are breathtaking. I’d also take them to my favorite brunch spot Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe and Dos Santos for dinner and drinks.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I love to listen to podcasts while I work – some of my. favorites are Side Hustle School with Christ Guillebeau and Goal Digger with Jenna Kutcher. I feel extra motivated and inspired when I’m working while listening to ways to build my business.

Website: www.confectionsbycharlee.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confectionsbycharlee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/confectionsbycharlee

Image Credits
The personal photo- headshot is David Massey all other photos were taken myself.

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