Big Orange Business

What do you do when your first attempt at cooking turns into a total disaster?

In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, host Haley Jones sits down with Heidi Davidson, founder of Heidi’s Bakery & Home Cooking, to talk about how a failed home-cooked meal as a newlywed eventually led to building a thriving bakery business in Knoxville.

Heidi shares her journey from taking her first cooking lessons, to starting a food blog, to opening a brick-and-mortar bakery offering pastries, custom cakes, take-and-bake meals, macro-friendly options, and a community gathering space.

This conversation covers:
 • Turning early failures into confidence
 • Why baking is more science than creativity
 • Building a business while raising a family
 • Lessons learned from opening a physical storefront
 • Advice for aspiring food and small business owners

An honest, encouraging episode for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, career changes, or creative growth.