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

Nathalie, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?

I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful family and friends in my lifetime. I’ve experienced many kind things. I don’t want to disregard anyone .
Today I’d like to mention my friend Candy who was unbelievable during the saddest episode of my life.
After my mothers passing in France, I came back to Pennsylvania and I had literally shut down.
Candy would come see me everyday for almost 2 years, just to comfort me.
I was in a dark emotional hole, I had “given up” and little by little with her kindness and support “, she pulled me out. I was able to let go and rebuild myself emotionally.
I will forever be grateful for this selfless act of kindness .
She certainly taught me a great life lesson.
Kindness heals.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Q: For those who may not have read about you before, could you please introduce yourself to our readers?

A: My name is Nathalie Glazier, and I am 55 years old. I have been married and living in the USA for 31 years. I am blessed with three adult children. I was born in Casablanca, Morocco, and I lived there until my 19th birthday. I then immigrated to Paris, France, where I pursued studies in accounting and economics while working in computer equipment sales. In 1992, I moved to NYC and got married. Since then, I have moved multiple times, residing in various places such as NY, MA, NJ, PA, and now FL.

Q: Could you share how you entered your industry/business and describe the products/services/creative works you offer?

A: I’ve always had a crafty side, often looking at things and thinking, “I can definitely create that.” About 12 years ago, I established Au Bon Cake while in PA, and I have now reopened in Miami Beach, FL. My specialty lies in crafting custom, one-of-a-kind cakes. I am certified Kosher Parve/dairy-free. Clients approach me with their ideas, and after brainstorming, I bring their visions to life. Each cake is unique, and I never replicate designs. Every creation is tailored to the individual client.

Q: What challenges do you address for your clients, and what sets you apart from others in your field?

A: I humorously say I can only solve “cake problems.” My creativity knows no bounds, and I pour my passion into every creation. Ultimately, my aim is to spread happiness. Witnessing the joy on clients’ faces when they see their cake illuminated with excitement is immensely gratifying. That’s my ultimate reward, feeling like a million bucks.

Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of, and what would you like potential clients/followers/fans to know about you and your brand?

A: I take immense pride in transforming a beloved hobby into a thriving business. Winning two competitions was truly validating for me, reinforcing my journey’s worth.

I treat every client with utmost care and respect. Even if they don’t place an order, their outreach signifies appreciation for my work. Sometimes budgets are a concern, and I strive to find solutions to make their dreams attainable. I don’t see myself as competing with others in my field. The realm of cake designers is populated by passionate individuals, and there’s ample room for everyone. It’s a “you get some, I get some” philosophy, and I wholeheartedly embrace it.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

On Tuesday, December 30th, 2008, I received the worst phone call of my life. My sister from Paris said, “Mom fell, doesn’t look good.” A few hours later, she called again, “They tried… She didn’t make it.” She was 60, I was 40; I had just lost my mom, my best friend, my guide, and so much more.

I flew from Philly directly to the hospital morgue in Paris, and then to the cemetery to lay her to rest. That was quite a New Year’s Eve in Paris… Over the following 2 years, I spent crying in bed and binge-eating. I was in a state of shock and deep sadness.

I then started coming out of my dark place, took some cake decorating classes to keep my mind busy. I’d give free cookies and cupcakes to everybody, making people smile, and with every smile, I’d feel my mother’s presence. I just kept advancing to the next level class and the next, spending hours on YouTube learning techniques.

Then came the New York Cake Show. I entered and won in the cake topper category. Every smile and every accomplishment made me feel better. I started selling; I didn’t make much money, but it didn’t matter. Making people happy made me happy, and that was plenty for me.

Since I kept a kosher home, it was obvious that I’d make only kosher cakes. So I got my kosher certification, and my business took off. I always felt my mother on my right shoulder, smiling with me. Quickly, I realized that Jewish-themed molds and cookie cutters didn’t exist. After a chat with my husband and my son, we built another business, making 3D printed and laser-cut molds and cutters.

Then came The Kosherfest in New Jersey. They contacted me and said, “We’ve never seen anything like this; you should enter the competition.” We did, and we won “Best New Product.” At that point, we had well over 100 products, catering to kosher/Jewish bakers and clay artists. Our growth was rapid and remarkable.

By 2020, I had two thriving businesses. I felt so much better. I took all my sadness and channeled it into art. After COVID, we decided to move to sunny Miami. I sold the cutter business, and I still make kosher cakes in Miami.

I had no idea I even had this talent. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I pulled through. Everything I create is one of a kind. It’s been about 12 years, and I’ve never made the same thing twice. I bring people’s visions to life. They’re so happy, and happiness is contagious.

Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?

There’s no way I would have accomplished anything without the support of my husband. He’s my everything-partner who has always supported me. I had the vision to turn my cake hobby into a small business; he was on board. Then I mentioned wanting to create cutters and molds to share with all Jewish bakers, and he was 100% in.

He bought six 3D printers and two Glowforge machines. He taught himself how to make the cutters, while I kept selling them. We transformed our guest room in PA into a small factory, producing non-stop. In fact, we were producing so much that we hired locals from the community to come work with us.

With the move to Miami, I thought about stopping and simply enjoying the sunny paradise. However, my husband insisted, “You’re not doing this to make money; you’re doing it because it makes you happy.” He wouldn’t have it any other way. So, we converted our garage into my bakery.

And he was right. The same happiness I had in PA, I am now feeling in Miami, with the added bonus of palm trees.

Contact Info:

• Website: Auboncake.com
• Instagram: Au_bon_cake

Image Credits
All pictures were taken by myself , I own them all