046 • Tough Cookie: Sweet Dani B On Spreading Joy In A Messy World

<p>Sweet Dani B doesn’t just make cookies… she makes whimsical, edible works of art that are full of joy, personality, and a whole lot of ❤️🍪👀</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by celebrity cookie artist and Emmy award winning set and prop stylist Dani Boglivi-Fiori, aka Sweet Dani B. Local Jersey friends, you already know… and if you don’t, you’re about to 😏! We get into what it really looks like to build a business that feels like you from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>From her background in the fashion world and working on <em>The Martha Stewart Show </em>to building her own cookie studio here at the Jersey Shore, Dani shares how creativity, values, and personality have shaped every step of her journey. </p><p><br></p><p>She’s taught thousands how to decorate cookies and have so much fun doing it!</p><p><br></p><p>And yes… with her fashion industry background, I <u>had</u> to ask:<br>Just how real is <em>The Devil Wears Prada</em>? 👀</p><p><br></p><p>But beyond the cookies (which are life-changing, literally), what makes Dani’s brand stand out is how clearly she stands <em>in</em> what she believes.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about using your voice as a business owner, speaking up about what matters to you, and the reality that your business doesn’t have to be for everyone. In fact, it&#39;s not supposed to be.</p><p><br></p><p>Dani shares how her involvement in things like the Women’s March shaped how she shows up, how she navigates the tension between joy and real-life heaviness, and how she continues to spread love even when the world feels chaotic. Cuz people need it.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>How Dani turns cookies into art (like… <em>actual</em> art) 🍪</li></ul><ul><li>Her path from Rhode Island School of Design to Ralph Lauren to entrepreneurship</li></ul><ul><li>Working behind the scenes on <em>The Martha Stewart Show</em> (and winning an Emmy 👀)</li></ul><ul><li>The reality of running a creative business in unpredictable times</li></ul><ul><li>Saying no to things that don’t feel aligned (even if they make money)</li></ul><ul><li>Using your platform to share your values and beliefs</li></ul><ul><li>Why your business doesn’t have to be “for everyone”</li></ul><ul><li>Why your business is allowed to evolve as you do</li></ul><ul><li>Burnout, boundaries, and shifting how your business operates... we love a pivot these days!</li></ul><p>There’s art. There’s activism. There’s googly eyes. There’s a brief but important Muppet moment. It’s all here in episode 46 with Sweet Dani B. Join us for a sweet chat!</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Links &amp; Resources:</p><ul><li>Grab my free <em><strong>OMG… It’s So Me!</strong></em> guide: <a href="">⁠https://www.alyciayerves.com/omg⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li>Sweet Dani B website: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://sweetdanib.com</a></li></ul><ul><li>Follow Dani on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sweetdanib" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sweetdanib</a></li></ul><ul><li>Classes, events, &amp; orders: all through her website!</li></ul><p><strong>Let’s chat:</strong> Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let&#39;s continue the conversation! 🖤✨</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot &amp; tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz—your support means the world! 🎙💖</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Got a question for the podcast?I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes! Submit yours (anonymously or not) here:<a href="https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion</a></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on <em>Mind Your Own B