After years of flying in the aviation industry, Hana responded to what she calls an “intimate calling” to be an entrepreneur. She had always had a passion for baking and wanted to use it as a means to give back to society. To her, the best job that one can have is something that pays the bills, that she is passionate about doing day in, day out, and that contributes to society. She doesn’t see herself as a born artist (even when the intricate designs of a Sooperlicious cake speak otherwise) but rather, as someone whose skill was nurtured out of a raw passion for the craft. The journey has seen her take huge strides as a person – where she used to be more of a people pleaser or feel overwhelmed over tight deadlines, she is now able to view life through a different lens. A tight deadline is now a meaningful challenge. A complicated design request is now an opportunity to learn something new and push her limits. An accidentally burnt cake is not just wasted ingredients, but a chance to review her processes and what could be improved or streamlined. Her favourite quote is “you were born to be real; not to be perfect.” In her free time, she enjoys watching reality shows like MasterChef (with a cup of afternoon tea in one hand and cupcake in the other) and dream about herself winning the competition one day.