Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittany Faurot.
Hi Brittany, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
My baking journey really started long before I ever imagined owning a business. I’ve always loved baking for family, friends, holidays, and get-togethers. Baking became my way of showing love and bringing people together. Whether it was cookies, bread, or desserts, I was always the person bringing homemade treats wherever we went.
Funny enough, if you asked my family years ago if I would ever own a bakery, they probably would have laughed. As a young teenager, I couldn’t cook or bake to save my life — I even managed to burn boxed mac and cheese more than once. My dad still talks about how proud he is of how far I’ve come because he remembers those days very clearly. Looking back now, it’s funny to see how something I once struggled with became something I truly love and built into a business.
One of the biggest turning points actually came from my mom. She would regularly take my baked goods to work to share with her coworkers, and people would constantly ask her which bakery or store she bought everything from. Her answer was always, “My daughter made it.” Eventually, she called me one day and asked me to put together a menu and a price list for her coworkers. Honestly, I was completely confused because I never thought of my baking as a real business at the time — it was simply something I loved doing for the people around me. But I made the menu anyway, and before I knew it, I started getting orders from her coworkers and their friends.
From there, things naturally began to grow. I created a Facebook page for The Three Chickadees Bakery to share what I was making, connect with people locally, and take orders. What started as a small hobby quickly turned into something much bigger than I expected. Through word of mouth, community support, repeat customers, local events, and social media, the bakery slowly grew into what it is today.
Now, the bakery is so much more than just baking. It’s about building connections, serving my community, creating comfort through homemade food, and sharing a little bit of joy with others. As a mom and small-business owner, it has been incredibly rewarding to watch something that started in my home kitchen grow into a business people genuinely support and love.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely has not been a completely smooth road, but I think that’s part of what has made this journey so rewarding. One of the biggest challenges has been balancing everything at once. In addition to running The Three Chickadees Bakery, I also work full-time at Walden University while attending school full-time pursuing my bachelor’s degree in small business management. Learning how to manage my time between work, school, family life, and the bakery has probably been one of the hardest — and most important — lessons along the way.
There have definitely been stressful moments, especially during busy holidays, preorder weekends, or when multiple large orders come in at once. As a small business owner, you wear every hat yourself — baking, packaging, customer service, social media, ordering supplies, bookkeeping, and everything in between. There are a lot of late nights and early mornings that people do not always see behind the scenes.
At times, self-doubt and burnout can creep in, especially while trying to grow a business while still working and going to school full-time. But every challenge has taught me something valuable about perseverance, organization, and self-belief. Seeing the support from the community, repeat customers, and people genuinely excited about what I create makes all of the hard work worth it.
I think one of the biggest things I’ve learned is that growth rarely happens perfectly or overnight. It comes from consistency, passion, and continuing to show up even during the stressful seasons.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I specialize in homemade, from-scratch baked goods that bring comfort and nostalgia to people’s tables. From artisan sourdough breads and cookies to seasonal desserts and specialty treats, my goal has always been to create baked goods that feel homemade in the best possible way — warm, welcoming, and made with care.
A big part of the bakery is the homestead-style feel behind it. We often incorporate fresh produce from our home garden, and our chickens provide farm-fresh eggs that are used in many of the items I bake. I love being able to use simple, fresh ingredients and turn them into something meaningful for families to enjoy together.
I think what people know me most for is the heart behind the bakery. I genuinely love serving my community and creating items that bring families together, whether it’s a loaf of sourdough for dinner, cookies for a celebration, or treats shared during the holidays. I love being able to create things that become part of people’s memories and traditions.
One thing that sets me apart is that everything is deeply personal to me. I’m not a large commercial bakery — I’m a mom balancing full-time work, school, family life, and late-night baking sessions while building something meaningful from my home kitchen. I think customers connect with the authenticity of that.
Outside of baking, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, and finding inspiration in simple, cozy moments at home. Many of those hobbies naturally inspire the seasonal flavors and comforting baking style that people have come to know from the bakery.
What I’m most proud of is building something that started with sharing baked goods with family and friends into a business that people in the community genuinely support and love. Watching repeat customers return, seeing people recommend my bakery to others, and knowing something I created can brighten someone’s day is incredibly rewarding.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
I think starting any small business comes with a certain level of risk, especially when it begins as something personal and close to your heart. I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as someone who takes huge, reckless risks, but I do believe in taking meaningful chances when something truly matters to you. For me, a lot of risk has looked like stepping outside of my comfort zone and believing in myself before I fully felt ready.
One of the biggest risks I took was turning something that was originally just a hobby into a real business. When I first started getting orders, I had no business background, no formal baking training, and honestly, no idea how much the bakery would grow. Creating a Facebook page for The Three Chickadees Bakery and putting my work out publicly felt intimidating at first. There’s always vulnerability in sharing something creative and personal with others and hoping people support it.
Another major challenge has been balancing everything at once. I work full-time at Walden University, attend school full-time pursuing my bachelor’s degree in small business management, and run the bakery while raising my family. There have definitely been moments where taking on all of those responsibilities at once felt overwhelming and risky. There are still times when I question myself or wonder if I’m taking on too much, but I’ve learned that growth often happens in those uncomfortable moments.
One thing I know for certain is that I would not be where I am today without the support of my family and friends. My husband, kids, parents, and close friends have supported me through the long nights, busy weekends, stressful holiday orders, and moments of self-doubt. Having people believe in me, especially during times when I doubted myself, has meant everything.
I think my perspective on risk has changed over time. I’ve learned that growth usually comes from being willing to try, even when you don’t have everything figured out yet. Some risks may not work out exactly how you planned, but they often teach you valuable lessons and help you grow personally and professionally.
For me, the biggest reward has been seeing how much the bakery has grown through community support, word of mouth, and genuine connection with customers. Taking that initial leap of faith — even while juggling work, school, and family life — opened doors I never expected and helped build something I’m incredibly proud of.
Pricing:
- Classic Artisan Sourdough $11
- Inclusion Artisan Sourdough $13
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies $8
- Sourdough Muffins 4-pack $8
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @the_three_chickadees_bakery
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheThreeChickadeesBakery
- Other: email: threechickadeesbakery3@gmail.com
