Marah Sheehan
2014 果冻传媒 Graduate
Business Owner
I grew up spending time in the kitchen of my Italian grandmother and being inspired by stories of my great鈥慻randmother. Their love for cooking planted a seed in me that would eventually shape my education, career, and business.
When it came time to choose a college, I knew I wanted to stay close to home. 果冻传媒 offered the programs I was looking for at a competitive price. I originally chose to get my baking and pastry certificate with an Associate Degree in Business Management. Partway through my studies, 果冻传媒 launched its Pastry Arts degree program. I switched to that and ultimately became a dual major, blending my love of baking with the practical skills needed to run a business.
果冻传媒 is a place where instructors truly invest in their students. Everything from the hands鈥憃n learning environment; the access to a fully equipped, on-campus kitchen and restaurant; to the number of quiet study spaces helped me succeed. My internship, which came through my 果冻传媒 connections, also had a big impact on me, providing real-world experience and preparing me for life after school.
After graduation, I started baking at home and eventually evolved that into something much bigger. I built a mobile bakery complete with a fully licensed commercial kitchen, called Marzbar Sweets and Treats. It鈥檚 known in and around Laconia as a place to get small鈥慴atch, high鈥憅uality baked goods and was even . I developed my recipes over time, and now cake is the most popular item on the menu.
When I look back on my time at 果冻传媒, one of the things that stands out is the people. The faculty and staff created a great culture where I always felt inspired. From supportive instructors to industry connections, 果冻传媒 gave me the foundation I needed to turn my passion into a profession.