
Milord was born and raised in Germany in a Ghanaian/German family, and moved to Brooklyn in 2000.Photo: Courtesy of Mirian Milord
How she got her start: "I founded BCakeNY in 2009, and before that I worked in the art industry—so I have been working in events and food for almost 20 years now. I always loved food and baking and sort of organically fell into the business by combining my passions for art and sculpture with the culinary aspect. I made cakes for friends and family before deciding to make the jump into full-time entrepreneurship in 2009."
"I'm obsessed with perfection!" says Milord.Photo: Courtesy of of BCakeNY
What innovation means to her: "Innovation, to me, embodies the courage to explore uncharted territories and the willingness to embrace both success and failure as part of the creative process. As a cake designer, staying innovative is crucial; it allows me to create unique and memorable experiences that resonate with my clients. I draw inspiration from the energy of the people around me, my family, and my friends’ fresh perspectives, encouraging me to experiment with new flavors, designs, and techniques."
"As a small, Black woman-owned business in NYC, it's incredibly rewarding to know that our neighborhood considers us a staple in their lives, entrusting us with their most cherished moments," says Milord.Photo: Courtesy of BCakeNY
Each cake we create is a testament to their visions and our commitment to excellence, making every milestone we celebrate together a source of immense pride for me and my team. People came to us for comfort and a bit of normalcy during the pandemic, for example, and it just proved how needed businesses like BCakeNY are in our neighborhoods."
Her all-time favorite food: "I love sushi and really amazing sourdough bread! So that’s a pretty good balance!"
Her biggest hope for the F&B industry: "Prioritizing quality over hype and better regulations on ingredients like preservatives and food dyes in daily foods like cereal. Cakes and sweets are obviously not healthy, but they are for special occasions and not meant to be part of your everyday nutrition. If we continue to advertise cereal as a healthy breakfast option, for example, then we should make sure they actually deliver on that promise. We need to do better." Milord often shares her inventive creations with BCakeNY's 286,000 Instagram followers. (And yes, this is cake!)Photo: Courtesy of BCakeNY