Meet the remarkable and resilient Kathy Lesko, CEO of Confetti Sweets, as she shares her journey from Edmonton to becoming a successful baker and entrepreneur on Episode 3 of the Early Days podcast with host Jackie Rae Greening. Kathy’s passion for baking is the driving force behind her transformation from a teacher in Tokyo to the brilliant mind behind Confetti Sweets, and her exciting plans for expansion in St. Albert.
Join us on an incredible journey from Edmonton to the world of a thriving baker and entrepreneur. Kathy Lesko is the CEO of Confetti Sweets, a cookie and baked goods company. Kathy grew up in North Edmonton, eventually studying business and marketing at N.A.I.T. and then at the University of Lethbridge. Kathy left Canada for a job teaching English in Tokyo, returning home to work in the hotel industry before discovering her passion for baking and starting Confetti Sweets. Kathy initially sold her goods at farmers’ markets, transitioning from cookies to cupcakes and more, following her baking passion. Kathy has plans to open a second Confetti Sweets location in St. Albert.
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