Meet Lincy Babu

We recently connected with Lincy Babu and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Lincy, you’ve got such an interesting story, but before we jump into that, let’s first talk about a topic near and dear to us – generosity. We think success, happiness and wellbeing depends on authentic generosity and empathy and so we’d love to hear about how you become such a generous person – where do you think your generosity comes from?

My generosity comes from something that’s been a part of me my whole life. I’ve always been the type who wants to give more than I receive. Gift-giving is one of my love languages — not just physical gifts, but also time, effort, and resources, even when I don’t have much to give. That’s how I show love, and it’s also how I try to reflect the love of Jesus. He teaches me daily what it means to give with a genuine heart.

When I started baking, it naturally became an extension of that. Sometimes I’ll even take on orders when I’m fully booked — not because I magically have extra time, but because serving others is one of the ways I feel closest to Him. Baking became another way for me to pour out kindness, the same way He pours grace into my life.

A lot of this comes from how I grew up. I watched my parents give so much of their time, energy, and hearts to others. Their generosity, combined with my faith, shaped who I am today. I wanted to embody that same spirit of giving — the kind that’s rooted in love, compassion, and a desire to serve, the way Jesus shows us to.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I run a custom dessert business where I bake everything from mini shooters to four-tier wedding cakes. I love experimenting with recipes, playing with flavor combinations, and testing everything until it’s perfect before it ever reaches a customer. I also stay on top of baking trends, which keeps things fresh and fun.

One of my favorite parts of what I do is bringing culture into my desserts. For South Asian events especially, I get to weave familiar flavors and roots into modern baked treats. It’s special to take something that feels so personal and reflect it in a dessert people can share with their loved ones.

Every order I take on is unique. No two designs or flavor profiles are ever the same, and that’s what makes custom baking so exciting for me. I’m not making the same item over and over like you might see in a traditional bakery — I get to tailor every detail to a client’s vision. They tell me what they dream of, and I get to bring it to life. There’s no cookie-cutter approach here; it’s pure creativity each time.

I also like to bring seasonal excitement into my business with special Thanksgiving and Christmas menus each year. And giving back is important to me — every year I look for meaningful ways to support my community, and I’m currently exploring what that contribution will look like this season.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, the three qualities that have had the biggest impact on my journey are patience, perseverance, and being self-motivated. Those three things have shaped every part of my growth, especially as a baker and business owner.

Patience was a big one — both with myself and with the process. Perseverance kept me going when things didn’t work out the first, second, or even third time. And being truly self-motivated pushed me to keep improving, keep creating, and keep showing up even on the days when it was hard.

My advice for anyone early in their journey is to give yourself a lot of grace. These qualities don’t develop overnight. Celebrate every win you have along the way, no matter how big or small. Some days your patience will wear thin, or you’ll feel like tossing in the towel. But if you pick it back up again — whether that’s a pen for writing or a spatula for baking — that’s a win. That moment is proof of growth.

We tend to be our own worst critics, but when you look back and acknowledge your progress, you start to see the successes that keep you motivated. Those moments build the qualities that carry you to the finish line.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

When I feel overwhelmed, the first thing I do now is step away. I’ve learned — sometimes the hard way — that you often need to remove yourself from a situation before you make it worse. My faith plays a huge role in this. When I pause, it gives me room to breathe, to pray, and to let Jesus settle my heart before I move forward.

My counselor once told me something that stuck with me: If your son came to you crying because something was truly wrong, would you just say, “Keep going, you’ll be fine”? Of course not. I would stop, give him my full attention, help him figure out what’s wrong, and walk him through his feelings. Then she said, “So why don’t you do that for yourself?” And she was right — if I don’t pause to take care of my own heart, I can’t show up for anyone else. That reminder changed the way I handle stress.

There was one moment in my baking journey that brought this lesson to life. I had just finished a two-tier cake — perfect, done, ready to go. I tried putting it into a box and then into the fridge. The box didn’t fit. The cake slipped. The box collapsed. The entire cake fell onto the floor.

I just walked away. Left the fridge door open. Left the cake on the ground. I knew if I stayed there, frustration would take over. I needed a moment to breathe, to calm my mind, and honestly to ask Jesus for patience before dealing with the mess in front of me. After a few minutes, I went back with a clearer head. And thankfully, I was able to fix it — but even if I couldn’t, stepping away was still the right choice.

That moment taught me something important: acknowledging your emotions doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’re grounded enough to pause before reacting. It means you’re giving yourself the same grace you’d give someone you love.

So that’s my advice: when things feel overwhelming, give yourself permission to pause. Pray. Breathe. Step away long enough to refill your tank. If you’re running on empty, eventually you burn out — and then you’re no longer helpful to your clients, your family, or even yourself. But if you take that moment to regroup, you can pick up the pieces with a clearer mind, a steadier hand, and a heart centered on what truly matters.

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