Teeny Lamothe: From Acting to Crafting Perfect Pies
I will work for free, I'm fast in the kitchen, I'm excited to learn, and the only thing that I ask is that you sit down and talk with me about the basics of small business owning, because at the end of the day, I want to open a pie shop.
Ever wondered how a passion for pies can turn into a full-fledged career? Meet Teeny Lamothe, a woman who traded the spotlight of acting for the warm glow of the oven. Growing up in Littleton, Colorado, Teeny spent her childhood baking alongside her mom, which sowed the seeds of her pie obsession. After college, she moved to Chicago to pursue acting but found herself irresistibly drawn back to baking.
One pumpkin pie from a local farmer’s CSA box reignited her love for pies and set her on a cross-country journey to learn from women business owners and eventually start her own pie-making venture. In this delightful episode of Real Talk Radio, host Nicole Antoinette chats with Teeny about her unique path to becoming a renowned pie baker.
They dive into her apprenticeship days, the creation of her cookbook 'Teeny’s Tour of Pie', and the ups and downs of running a small business. Teeny’s story is filled with inspiring moments and practical tips, like how to nail that perfect fruit pie filling. But it’s not all business talk. Teeny also shares some of her most popular and innovative pie flavors, including a mouth-watering rosemary caramel apple pie.
And just when you think it couldn’t get any sweeter, the episode wraps up with a hilarious game of 'would you rather'. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or just someone who loves a good story of passion turned profession, this episode offers a slice of inspiration and plenty of laughs. Tune in and let Teeny’s journey encourage you to follow your own culinary dreams.