A Perfect Example: DC Cupcakes

DC Cupcakes, a show which premiered on TLC this evening, focuses on two sisters who quit the corporate world to achieve their dream of running a family business. The sisters, Katherine and Sophie, share a passion for baking and seemingly little else. Sophie, a short, stout blonde takes on the typical first child personality traits of perfectionism and control. On the other hand Katherine is a tall brunette who seems to have high standards for their bakery while bearing a more realistic, pragmatic approach to inevitable obstacles.

Alongside the cupcakery owners are loyal bakery workers Andres and Yasmin. These two are cousins and characters who, I suspect, will maintain pivotol roles throughout the shows run. Other notables include the girls' mother called Mommy by everyone at the bakery. As a result of these main characters the show takes on a familial aspect similar to TLC's other sweet hit, Cake Boss.

The women opened Georgetown Cupcakes Valentine's Day 2008. They make 5,000 cupcakes on an average day and, while DC patrons stand in line for their confectionery treats, they also ship the small cakes to locales around the country.

To see a great example of people leaving comfortable jobs to take a risk on their own, check out TLC's latest show, DC Cupcakes.

Sidebar: It's not a bad idea to watch this show with a cupcake from Houston's very own Crave or the newly opened Sprinkles in the Highland Village. Enjoy a sweet treat while getting a dose of passion project inspiration.