Resilience takes many forms, but for Eboni of Ebi Cakes, it came wrapped in fondant and buttercream. In this deeply personal conversation with Dr. Altreisha Foster, Eboni courageously shares how she transformed from corporate banker to celebrated cake artist through one of life's most challenging detours.
When most cake decorators share their origin stories, they often reminisce about childhood baking with grandmothers. Eboni's path couldn't have been more different. After making a serious mistake at her banking job that resulted in termination and eventual felony charges, she found herself a single mother with few employment options. What began as simply making birthday cakes for her children to save money unexpectedly flourished when a Barbie cake she posted on Facebook garnered attention and order requests.
"Baking for me was a way to disconnect from my reality of the unknown," Eboni reveals. As she navigated legal proceedings and an uncertain future, cake decorating became her sanctuary—a creative space where she could focus entirely on bringing joy to others while temporarily escaping her own worries. Each successful cake delivery built not only her business but her confidence and path toward self-forgiveness.
Without formal training, Eboni taught herself through trial and error, developing a signature style that has now earned her spots on television and a devoted clientele. Her latest venture, DIY cake kits, allows others to experience the therapeutic joy of cake decorating without professional skills. From her favorite "under the sea" designs to her preference for fondant's versatility, Eboni's technical insights are as valuable as her emotional wisdom.
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