In this inspiring episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Abbi Nichols, founder and owner of Abbikadabbi’s Baking Co., to talk about her journey from teen baker to award-winning entrepreneur.

Abbi shares how she turned a childhood passion for baking into a thriving business, the story behind her whimsical brand name, and what it took to open her first storefront in Snowden Grove’s Top of the Sip development in 2024. As the 2024 SBA Mississippi Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Abbi talks candidly about the challenges of launching and scaling a business, staying true to her mission of combining delicious taste with eye-catching design, and how she’s creating meaningful connections through sweet treats.

Topics covered in this episode:
• Abbi’s origin story and how she started selling cookies at 15
• Winning pitch competitions at Ole Miss and securing startup capital
• Building a brand and growing a loyal customer base through social media
• The process of opening her storefront bakery and lessons learned
• Being a young entrepreneur and navigating work-life balance
• Tips for aspiring business owners and creatives
• Why taste, creativity, and community matter in business

📍 Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good cookie success story, Abbi’s journey will inspire you to follow your dreams and build something sweet from the ground up.

🎧 Listen now and support Abbikadabbi’s Baking Co.:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/abbikadabbisbakingco