Who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies?! 🤯 We’re trying allllll the desserts on a new episode of Next Level Baker this Thursday 🧁🍰 Watch on 12/11 9/8c on @foxtv and next day on @hulu! #NextLevelBaker
This got a little crazy 🤦🏼♀️ Take your picks… Who’s most likely to have the winning contestant on their team in #NextLevelBaker? 👀 Watch and find out! Episode 1 now streaming on @hulu. @foodclubfox
5 leadership lessons I’m stealing from @gordongram 🤫 Filming Next Level Baker gave me a front-row seat to how Gordon leads his shows. Here’s what stood out to me: 1. High expectations inspire excellence. Gordon sets the bar high because he truly believes his team can meet it. When expectations are paired with belief, they don’t feel like pressure. They push people to rise! 2. Deep care builds deep loyalty. Teams don’t stay together for years by accident. Behind the tough exterior, Gordon is protective, invested, and loyal. People stay where they feel valued. 3. A sense of humor matters. There was constant playful ribbing on set. The kind that only works when trust is already there. It kept things light and fun during the hard work! 4. The small details count. During a quiet moment, Gordon FaceTimed a producer’s kid who’d been injured in their soccer game… Leadership lives in real moments like that. 5. Build on what’s already working. Next Level Baker didn’t start from scratch – It built on the momentum of Next Level Chef. Smart leaders don’t reinvent the wheel – they compound previous success. Working with Gordon was a TOTAL masterclass in leadership! Catch Next Level Baker Thursdays on FOX and next day on Hulu 🍰✨ #gordonramsay #nextlevelbaker #leadershiplessons
5 leadership lessons I’m stealing from @gordongram 🤫 Filming Next Level Baker gave me a front-row seat to how Gordon leads his shows. Here’s what stood out to me: 1. High expectations inspire excellence. Gordon sets the bar high because he truly believes his team can meet it. When expectations are paired with belief, they don’t feel like pressure. They push people to rise! 2. Deep care builds deep loyalty. Teams don’t stay together for years by accident. Behind the tough exterior, Gordon is protective, invested, and loyal. People stay where they feel valued. 3. A sense of humor matters. There was constant playful ribbing on set. The kind that only works when trust is already there. It kept things light and fun during the hard work! 4. The small details count. During a quiet moment, Gordon FaceTimed a producer’s kid who’d been injured in their soccer game… Leadership lives in real moments like that. 5. Build on what’s already working. Next Level Baker didn’t start from scratch – It built on the momentum of Next Level Chef. Smart leaders don’t reinvent the wheel – they compound previous success. Working with Gordon was a TOTAL masterclass in leadership! Catch Next Level Baker Thursdays on FOX and next day on Hulu 🍰✨ #gordonramsay #nextlevelbaker #leadershiplessons
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
PSA: Girls trips don’t stop in your 50s. They get even BETTER. 💌🚕✨ A little work. A lot of play. And all the holiday cheer! The perfect girls trip. 👌🏼 What NYC spots do I need to hit next time?
It may be time for a re-introduction… To everyone coming over from Next Level Baker 👋🏻 and those who remember me from @sprinklescupcakes, Cupcake Wars, and Sugar Rush, you may think my life is still sprinkles and frosting. A lot has changed over the last 12 years. I’ve always been a self-proclaimed passionpreneur. It’s what turned my love of baking into Sprinkles — and why you’ve seen me on baking shows. But baking was never my only passion. I love bringing people together through food. I love building community. I love investing in businesses and helping founders turn what they love into something sustainable. Since exiting Sprinkles, I’ve evolved! I’ve invested in female-founded businesses. I’ve sat on the other side of the table on Shark Tank. And I’ve written a bestselling book about what it really takes to build something from the ground up! Now, I’m building @Pizzana in public — sharing the wins, the lessons, and everything in between. 🍕 If you’re curious about pursuing your passions, entrepreneurship, and how to scale your brand… Follow and come join me! (and comment SUBSTACK if you want even more brand-building insights✨) #candacenelson #nextlevelbaker #sugarrush #cupcakewars #sprinklescupcakes #sprinkles #pizzana #femalefounder
Take it from me 🫢👇🏻 I’m the person who will always nudge you toward your passion. Not because it’s a cute idea — because I’ve lived the alternative. After college, I did what I was “supposed” to do. A stable investment banking job. Decent money. A life that looked right on paper. It was… fine. (And I only 90% hated it 😬) Then I got laid off. And in that quiet reset, I remembered who I was before the job title: a baker at heart. ❤️ I could’ve gone back to “fine.” Instead, I chose passion. And @sprinklescupcakes happened. Today, I’m pouring that same energy into my second act at @pizzana. 🍕 I’m living proof that chasing what you love can be the most practical decision you ever make!!! #passionpreneur #pursueyourpassions #passionpursuit #sprinklescupcakes #sprinkles #candacenelson #pizzana
Vlogmas: Press Tour DITL edition 😊 If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like when people do press for a tv show, it’s a little something like this… 👇🏻 = early wake-up call for glam = satellite media tour (AKA talking to dozens of news stations back-to-back) = driving all across NYC = lots and lots of food (Well, if you’re doing press for a baking show, that is!) = IG lives from the car = capping the day with a well-deserved glass of wine Such a great day with @carlaphall and @foodclubfox promoting Next Level Baker! 🌟 Who’s already watching and who still has to catch up on episode 1? #NextLevelBaker #pressdays #presstour
