Cachaé Ward, Owner of Sweet Wool

Instagram: @sweetwoolco

I chose this as my career because it unfolded that way. I didn’t have a life-long dream spinning cotton candy, but I did have a dream of being in the culinary field. I graduated from culinary school in 2007, cooking in restaurants throughout the Valley. This gave me the creative experience and insight I now channel into Sweet Wool. 

I hope my greatest contribution to the Valley culinary scene is to inspire other creatives to improve current experiences and to think outside of the box while doing so. Quality and customer service should be the No. 1 priority, always. Even more so than a culinary contribution, I consider it one to the small business community and arts as well.

The excitement and happiness others have while watching me spin and the look on their face after tasting it is what I love most about what I do. The in-between space, sacrifices and balance of a small business and everyday life are the biggest challenges. Being a new and small business, I am not in the position to rely solely on Sweet Wool for my total income, yet. There are sacrifices I need to make to pursue this dream while also balancing a full-time job to support both myself and the growth of the business.

I separate myself and my brand from others in this field by offering a unique and quality product! Traditional cotton candy is packed with artificial coloring and flavoring, and I felt this absolutely needed to change. Sweet Wool is 100 percent organic, nothing artificial. Also, our flavors are super unique!

I draw inspiration from the seasons.

My New Year’s resolution is to spend time on myself, outside of the business.

My greatest advice to share with young girls is be your biggest fan, and do not look to others for validation. You never want to be dependent on other’s opinions because then your life becomes about them, instead of being about you.

Sweet Wool specializes in hand-spun organic cotton candy using seasonal sugar recipes.