Meet Zoë Lukas

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Zoë Lukas a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Zoë with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

I believe my work ethic comes from my parents. Growing up, both my father and mother worked so hard to support me and my three older siblings. My parents always fostered the creativity in each of us. It allowed us to bloom in the creative endeavors that lit each of us up – it is still such a gift. I think their support in the things I love gave me freedom and drive to start a business.

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Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am the co-founder of Whipped Bakeshop, an appointment-only Philadelphia bakery specializing in gorgeous cakes for special events like weddings and milestone birthdays. We have been in business in the same location for more than 15 years and we are proud to have built up a loyal following over the years. It feels good to be an integral part of our local community.

I have a painting background, and as our creative director, that artistic sensibility informs all of the cake designs that our team creates. But it’s not just me. Everyone on our small team has an artistic background, in one form or another, and I think that sets Whipped Bakeshop apart in the bakery world.

Making and delivering delicious wedding cakes is hard work, but we love what we do and we love being a part of people’s happiest moments. We’re in the happiness business, and that’s a great feeling.

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If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

I think persistence is the biggest key to my success in business. Most new small businesses close after a relatively short period of time, so you have to be incredibly stubborn and refuse to fail in order to make it. If something is not working in my business, I take concrete steps to fix it. I try things, and see what makes a positive difference, then toss out what didn’t. Taking action can mean a lot of hard work, but it’s a lot better than the constant anxiety of worrying about things. Take more action, worry less.

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Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?

An ideal client is someone who has done their research, seen or experienced our work, and wants to partner with us for their event. By the time they reach out to us, they should already know we are the bakery for them. We want to work with people who are excited to work with us!

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Emily Wren Photography

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