Cupcakes + Mindfulness w/ Robyn Verley
Take a break from the stress of daily work life and learn how to bake delicious cupcakes while discussing mindfulness and mental health with your colleagues.
Led by baker, food entrepreneur and teacher Robyn Verley, you'll hear about how a life-changing car accident that left her dealing with anxiety and depression resulted in the discovery of how engaging in an activity like baking can have a powerful impact on your mental health. This discovery led to the birth of her cupcake company R.J's Sweets 'n Stories.
By measuring and mixing ingredients, you're participating in repetitive motions that have a calming effect on the mind, similar to mindfulness and meditation practices, because the focus required for baking serves as a distraction from everyday stress and worries, allowing you to temporarily escape and relax.
Additionally, the act of baking releases feel-good chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin, which can help improve your mood and reduce stress and anxiety levels. The sense of accomplishment that comes with successfully creating a delicious treat also boosts self-esteem and enhances overall well-being.
Join us and bake some cupcakes with Robyn to experience the power of baking and its positive impact on your mental health, one delicious bite at a time.
The experience will take your team step-by-step through baking and decorating cupcakes while engaing in mental health reflection activities and discussions.
Length: 90
Tasting Menu:
Chocolate Buttercream Cupcakes
Ingredient Kit: Canada-wide delivery
Type: Virtual
Serves: 2-4
Meet Your
Pastry Chef: Robyn Verley
Meet Robyn, a passionate baker and the founder of R.J.'s Sweets 'n Stories. After a life-changing car accident left her struggling with depression and anxiety, Robyn found solace in the kitchen and decided to turn her love of baking into a business. In 2020, she left her career as a college professor to follow her dreams and start R.J.'s Sweets 'n Stories.
Robyn's treats are more than just delicious – they come with a quote or story to inspire and encourage others on their own journey towards positivity. She knows firsthand the power of small reminders to believe in oneself and chase one's dreams, and she wants to share that with her customers. At R.J.'s Sweets 'n Stories, stories and treats are no longer guilty pleasures, but the start of a journey towards motivation and self-improvement. Welcome to R.J.'s Sweets 'n Stories, where treats and stories come together to inspire and uplift.