About

During my post-secondary studies, I was working at a local beef jerky company in the quality assurance department as part of my co-op program and continued working there for a few more years. Mid-way through my employment, I had become vegan for ethical reasons and was passionate about veganism so I began sharing some of my vegan creations with my co-workers. But everyday was a mental struggle working there. I could not work for a company that did not align with my values, but instead opposed them. I could not continue working and making a living where my salary came from the harming of animals.

I soon found myself in the quality assurance department for a gluten-free flour manufacturing company and bakery. Although I was not in their baking division, I became more interested in baking and started Level V Bakery at this time. I started advertising in local vegan Facebook groups, and eventually the word of mouth spread about my vegan cakes. I was hustling hard. I worked full time Monday to Friday 9 to 5 at my day job, while spending every Saturday and Sunday baking, icing, and delivering cakes to customers for my own company, Level V Bakery.

I never actually had experience working in a legitimate bakery before, but I decided to take the huge risk and left my secure job to venure out into the hospitality industry. I helped create another now well known vegan bakery, while I was also producing for Level V Bakery. After 11 months there, I ultimately decided it was time for me to focus my energy and realization of Level V Bakery. I started doing monthly vegan high-tea events, and although it was a lot of work, it was so worth it every time. These events allowed me to try new recipes, improve and test my skills, and be creative with flavours and combinations of different pastries and desserts. I loved hosting these events most importantly because it created a community for vegans to get together and build new friendships.