Meet Sarah Wright

 

We recently connected with Sarah Wright and have shared our conversation below.

Sarah, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?

Growing up, My childhood training and home life fostered a sense of helpfulness, diligence and simply put, “laziness will not be tolerated.”
From a young child the disappointment of getting a low score on a paper or a less than positive remark from my Mother instilled a desire to always do my best, and to keep trying. The feelings of a job well done always were much better than discouraging or disappointing feelings. As an adult, after my faith grew and my spiritual foundation was laid, it reinforced, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” Col 3:23.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

My first joy of baking was as a nine year old girl. My Mother allowed me to try making my own pastry and apple pies, to my delight they came out pretty good and others enjoyed them. The positive feeling of people enjoying what I had made stuck with me from then on.
As a young adult I was already immersed in the role of Mother, wife and preschool teacher. But, you could always find me in the kitchen! I was hired to make special occasion cakes and wedding cakes through word of mouth many times. My family, friends and neighbors had years of testimonials and praise for my baked goods. I had always dreamed of having a business, but life was always busy and that thought never left the back burner…. until after the sudden passing of my Father, he had left me a small amount of money; His death also left me with the profound reminder of how precious, unpredictable and short our time here on earth can be. So I did some digging, researching and with a few simple steps became a licensed and insured Homestead Baker; Desserts by Sarah, LLC.
My business is still small, but plenty busy for my multitasking and always busy life. I love the fact that I can take and make orders and work from home and still keep my family and children on the top of my priority list. Eventually my goal is to transition out of childcare And into full time baking. My base is slowly growing… but that same wonderful and positive feeling I had as a young girl is always with me each time someone tells me how they enjoyed my dessert or baked good!

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?

Three impactful lessons along my journey so far are that you can find what you are looking for. Sometimes the unknown and the vast abundance to dig and search through is a stumbling block. I have learned to just pick a day and a time and a start point and then just start. Time is often in short supply, so allow for life and then allow for the extra when it fits.
Third skill I’ve tuned and will continue to refine is that of multitasking without stress, or too much stress… let’s be real here! Notes and planning go a long way to keep a focus and not be overwhelmed.
I am a firm believer that if at first you don’t succeed, keep trying.
We all have different gifts, find yours and grow it how and when you can.
Be diligent and patient with yourself at the same time.

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

Overwhelmed, that is a feeling that so many of us can relate to.
Being a wife, Mom, a Sunday school teacher, a childcare provider, a children’s program leader, a small business owner, a friend, an Aunt, a daughter…. but that list can go on and on as it can for many people!
My faith and my journey in trusting that I am never alone is what can help me take a breath, take a step back… and that voice God whispers, ” you’ve got this Sarah,” is there. I also have family support, my daughters who help me package cookies when I’m in a pinch, and much more. But what is your back up support? It’s different for everyone, find yours and use it.
Practice organization, planning and preparation as much as possible… and then tap into that backup power when you’ve missed the mark on all of that!

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Kathy Mangum ( for the 3 in kitchen counter setting)

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