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People often believe that growing up in a small mining town has its own implications, but enterprising people often don’t let that belief deter them. Entrepreneurs go beyond the human imagination.
One such person is Scholasticha Kudzai Ngwenya, a 44-year-old entrepreneur from Kadoma who has not let human beliefs cloud her talent. Kudzi has become a force to be reckoned with in the baking industry and can safely place her business portfolio among some of Zimbabwe’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Born to Bake
Moreover, the born baker, known to many as Kudzi, can’t remember a single time when she couldn’t bake or cook. She remembers spending most of her time in her mother’s kitchen since she was a child.
In an exclusive interview, Kudzi, the founder of The Fancy Cakes bakery, shared her inspiring journey towards establishing her own successful bakery in Bulawayo. She shared how her passion for baking began when she watched her mother in the kitchen as a child.
Her Passion
To add, her passion for baking has grown over the years and Kudzi has taken every opportunity to improve her skills.
Always in the Kitchen
“I wouldn’t say I was inspired. All I can say is I think I was born with it, because I love cooking and baking. You would find me always with my mom in the kitchen,” said Kudzi. She added, “And I remember when I got married part of his speech even on my wedding, that is what he said was I am going to miss you in my kitchen as in in her kitchen.”
Cooking Show
As Kudzi grew older, her passion for baking grew stronger. So Kudzie followed her passion and signed up for a cooking show. She has worked for many restaurants and companies such as Rainbow Group of Hotels. However, her low pay forced her to think outside the box.
Despite her strong motivation, Kudzi faced many challenges in the early stages of her business. Lacking capital and resources, she relied solely on the support of her close friends and family to keep his bakery running. It was difficult, but Kudzi remained tenacious and persevering.
Gaining Momentum
Additionally, just as The Fancy Cakes bakery was gaining momentum, the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, which threatened to shut down businesses around the world.
Within months, Kudzi’s brand new business experienced a dramatic loss of customers and supply chain disruptions. With each passing day, her once passionate dream of owning a bakery began to seem impossible.
COVID-19
She said, “When COVID Strike 2020 I had a small fan base I had the small client base. I couldn’t survive on those hands only At the same time now people were not even ordering cakes or other products.
They were not allowed to move during lockdowns. High sales declined and sales went down and I couldn’t even produce much but I survived just because I have a passion for this thing.”
Perfecting Her Skill
But Kudzi knew that circumstances would not defeat her. Instead, she used the time to learn new cooking techniques and perfect his skills by taking online courses and participating in workshops.
She has also started marketing her products online and has taken to social media to showcase her delicious creations to a wider audience.
Unwavering Passion
From delectable pastries to mouth-watering cakes, Kudzi’s The Fancy Cakes bakery stands out as a shining example of unwavering passion for baking. Despite several obstacles, Kudzie has remained true to her dream of owning a successful bakery.
She focused on quality and excellent customer service, making sure every customer was satisfied with each of her baked goods.
Over time, The Fancy Cakes bakery has become known as a household name across Zimbabwe and now teaches students how to bake and cook. Looking back, Kudzi’s path to success was not easy.
Hardships
Additionally, she faced hardships and obstacles, but what she lacked in resources she made up for in perseverance and determination.
Her story is an inspiration to anyone who wants to pursue their passion, no matter what obstacles they encounter along the way.Kudzi is proof that hard work, dedication and passion can lead to remarkable success.
Delivering the Best Products
Lastly, the Fancy Cakes bakery demonstrates its unwavering commitment to baking and delivering the best possible products to its customers. Kudzi’s story is an inspiring example of how far you can go when your passion for your craft shines bright.
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