Kayisha Thompson is the author of Sprinkle Your Hustle : A Pastry Chef’s Guide to Building Your Brand and Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Creators. In addition to writing, they enjoy spending time on their other passions and interests. You can sign up to get updates about their writing here.

Kayisha Thompson has always believed that food holds stories, and every dessert has a heartbeat. Long before she became the CEO and Cake Executive Officer of De L’or Cakery, she was the girl who found comfort in a warm kitchen, mixing flavors, experimenting with textures, and creating treats that made people smile. What started as a creative outlet grew into a passion—and eventually a thriving business built on grit, faith, and an unwavering belief in her own gifts.

As a self-taught baker turned entrepreneur, Kayisha understands what it means to begin with limited resources and limitless dreams. She navigated the challenges of starting a business alone, learned the language of pricing and branding the hard way, and transformed her passion into multiple income streams. These experiences inspired her to write Sprinkle Your Hustle—a guide for creatives who are ready to elevate their talent and build the business they deserve.

Beyond the kitchen, Kayisha is fueled by the things that bring her peace and joy: traveling to new places, swimming, cooking soulful meals, losing herself in a good book, and discovering experiences that spark her creativity. Each adventure, flavor, and story she encounters finds its way back into her work.

Today, Kayisha continues to inspire dreamers, makers, and hustlers to trust their gifts, take up space, and pursue success on their own terms. Her mission is simple: to help others turn their passion into profit—one sprinkle at a time.