Two decades ago, a manager told Rebecca he had a vision of her future: a successful businesswoman, zipping around town in a smart convertible and delivering keynote speeches to rooms full of people hanging on her every word. At the time, she was a newly‑minted software developer who had just spent four years training to be a primary school teacher. The idea felt wildly out of reach.

But life has a way of circling back to the things we’re meant for.

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Over the next twenty years, Rebecca built a career across software development, business analysis, project management, and coaching — roles that quietly shaped the thoughtful, practical approach she’s known for today. And then, almost by accident, she started a cake business.

What began as a creative outlet soon revealed itself as something far more serious.

 

During lockdown, Rebecca realised that if this “little hobby” was going to become a real business, she needed to apply the same grounded thinking she’d spent her career developing. Within six months, the business moved from break‑even to a five‑figure profit, powered by a blend of artistry, organisation, and a refusal to undercharge for expertise.

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That shift didn’t just transform her own business — it opened the door to teaching. Today, Rebecca is known for her artisan cupcake bouquets, her premium in‑person and online classes, and her warm, straight‑talking approach to helping creative entrepreneurs build sustainable, grown‑up businesses of their own. She blends cake craft with practical business sense, creativity with structure, and encouragement with honesty.

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Outside of work, Rebecca champions her daughter’s T1D journey and all her endeavours with unwavering pride. At home, she is kept company by Winston the Brittany Spaniel and Lola the Springer Spaniel, and supported by her husband, who runs his own IT consultancy and channels his competitive streak into Hyrox training. Life is full, busy, and beautifully imperfect — exactly the way she likes it.

And as for that keynote speech? The convertible is already parked outside. The rest is simply a matter of timing.