Renee, the owner of Sweet Cheeks by Renee, shares her journey in the podcast episode. She started her business eight years ago, initially focusing on cakes but later transitioning to cookies. Being self-taught, Renee has embraced the evolution of her business, now teaching cookie decorating. Growing up, Renee always had a creative side, constantly doodling and drawing. She pursued interior design in college as a way to utilize her artistic skills. Through trial and error, Renee found her passion for cookie decorating and decided to start Sweet Cheeks by Renee after the birth of her son. She explains how the name "Sweet Cheeks" came about, despite initial doubts from others. Renee discusses the balance between indulging in her love for cookies while also maintaining a fitness-conscious lifestyle. Renee shares her experience in selling her popular sugar cookie recipe and online classes. She emphasizes the importance of teaching classes in a way that she would have wanted to learn, providing detailed instructions and explanations while decorating. Renee also discusses her passion for designing textured cookies and creating dimension in her designs, drawing inspiration from her background in interior design. She encourages aspiring cookie artists to experiment with texture and find inspiration in everyday objects and materials. The conversation moves on to the topic of designing cookie sets and the challenges it poses. Renee expresses her desire to create a class that teaches the process of designing sets from start to finish, utilizing her design background to provide valuable insights. She shares her excitement about teaching at Cookie Con, where she will be offering classes focused on bridal shower sets. Renee also reveals her experience as a winner of the Christmas Cookie Challenge and discusses the filming process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the podcast episode provides a glimpse into Renee's journey as a cookie artist, her creative process, and her dedication to teaching and inspiring others in the cookie community. ✨Website: Sweet Cheeks by Renee ✨Instagram: @sweetcheeksbyrenee ✨Facebook: Sweet Cheeks by Renee Be sure to check out The Cheerful Box Cookie Decorating Kit by visiting https://cheerfulcutters.com/pages/the-cheerful-box 🎁