My Story

Hi, I'm Alexis Collins – the face, heart, and hands behind Sweet Realities.

I’m 29 years young, a proud mom, and the owner of Sweet Realities—a dream that started with a craving and turned into a calling.

At 19, I found myself at a crossroads. After leaving college two and a half years into earning my degree, I felt lost. But life has a way of guiding us exactly where we’re meant to be—even if it doesn’t look like the path we imagined. One day, craving chocolate chip cookies but not wanting to make the drive to the store, I decided to try baking them myself. That small decision sparked something big. Even though those first cookies turned out more like hockey pucks than sweet treats, I was hooked. I kept experimenting, failing, learning, and falling in love with baking.

Encouraged by my mom, I enrolled in a local culinary program in 2017, where I sharpened my skills and met one of my greatest mentors, Chef Peter Babcock. His wisdom and support reminded me that with passion and persistence, anything is possible. I graduated in 2018 with a degree in Culinary Management and a Business Specialist certification.

On August 15, 2020, I opened my first storefront and watched my dream come to life. For 3.5 amazing years, I had the honor of serving my community with cakes, cupcakes, and all things sweet.

Today, I'm continuing Sweet Realities in a new form. I made the heartfelt decision to close the storefront, but my passion for creating custom desserts is stronger than ever. As a mom and business owner, I understand how important it is to celebrate life’s moments—big and small—with something meaningful. That’s what Sweet Realities is all about.

Thank you for supporting your local baker. When you support Sweet Realities, you’re not just buying desserts—you’re helping a mom, a dreamer, and a passionate creator continue doing what she loves most.