The Sweet Smiles Podcast

Beyond the PSA: The Thomas Family’s Story of Strength, Love & Sweet Smiles

Meet the family behind the newest Icing Smiles PSA. In this deeply personal and emotional episode of The Sweet Smiles Podcast, Chelsea sits down with Charissa Thomas, mo

More Than a Cake: The Story Behind the Icing Smiles PSA

What does a cake really mean to a child facing critical illness? For Icing Smiles, it’s so much more than a sweet treat—it’s a moment of joy, normalcy, celebration, and a

More Than Cookies: How the Icing Smiles Cookie Club Helps Families Feel Remembered

On this episode of the Sweet Smiles Podcast, Chelsea sits down with Sugar Angel Amy Rogers, who has baked and mailed 48 surprise cookie sets to families through the Icing

A Labor of Love ❤️

For more than a decade, Sugar Angel Jerri Brownfield has been turning flour, frosting, and creativity into unforgettable moments for families facing childhood critical il

Building Stronger Bakeries & Bigger Smiles with Marissa Sertich of Retail Bakers of America

What happens when a passion for baking meets a passion for community? In this episode of The Sweet Smiles Podcast, Chelsea sits down with Marissa Sertich, Executive Dire

From Healthcare to Hope: Monica's Story of Passion, Baking & Giving Back

Monica wears many hats—respiratory therapist, mom of three, baker, and Local Outreach Ambassador—but one thing ties them all together: compassion. In this episode of the

Never Give Up: Gavin's Story of Hope, Advocacy, and Celebration

"Never give up. Keep trying. Things can only get better." Those simple words have guided Gavin through years of medical challenges after being diagnosed with a rare auto

From YouTube Tutorials to Dream Cakes: Meet Sugar Angel Coral Hamner

In this episode of the Icing Smiles Podcast, Chelsea Boog sits down with longtime Sugar Angel Coral Hamner of California. Since joining Icing Smiles nearly a decade ago,

15 Cakes, 15 Years of Smiles: Lyla’s Journey

For 15 years, Icing Smiles has had the honor of celebrating Lyla’s birthdays with dream cakes made by our incredible Sugar Angels. 💜 In this episode of the Sweet Smiles

Liam’s Legacy: A Mother’s Gift of Giving Back

In this deeply moving episode of the Sweet Smiles Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Brown, mother to Liam, who passed away from neuroblastoma. Amanda shares Liam’s story w

From Illness to Impact: Lauren Smith

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Smith, Operations Director for Icing Smiles, to explore both the mission behind the organization and the personal journey that br

32 Dream Cakes & Counting with Mike Elder

Since 2013, Mike Elder has been baking more than cakes—he’s creating moments families will never forget. In this episode, he shares his journey into baking, how he found

From One Cake to a Movement: The Story of Icing Smiles Founder Tracy Quisenberry

How did Icing Smiles begin, and how did it grow into a nationwide nonprofit organization? In this episode of The Sweet Smiles Podcast, founder Tracy Quisenberry shares th

Why Outreach Matters: Shellie Allton

In this episode of The Sweet Smiles Podcast: Where smiles are baked into every story, we sit down with Shellie Allton, Icing Smiles’ Local Outreach Manager, to talk about

Welcome to Sweet Smiles Podcast: Inspiring Stories with Icing Smiles - Baking a Difference

Welcome to the very first episode of the Sweet Smiles Podcast, an inspirational podcast sharing real stories of hope, resilience, and joy. Host Chelsea Boog—baker, nonpr