In this episode of Business In Focus, Amanda sits down with Sonia Haumonte, founder of Vaniyé Patisserie, a boutique French pastry business that’s operated in Parnell since 2012 and recently expanded into Onehunga. 

Sonia shares her incredible journey from a childhood in a family-run restaurant in Chiang Mai Thailand to training in France as a pastry chef, and ultimately building an award-winning patisserie in Aotearoa.

Sonia touches on the challenges of adapting to different communities, staying true to artisanal values in a trend-driven food culture, and why she believes great pastries are about passion.

You’ll also hear how Vaniyé’s new Onehunga location was a full-circle moment, the importance of leading by example in the kitchen, and why Sonia insists on closing Sundays despite the financial cost. Her insights into leadership, burnout, and building a values-driven business are honest, heartfelt, and inspiring.

Whether you're into French pastries, entrepreneurship, or community-minded business, this episode is a treat.

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In this episode of Business In Focus, Amanda sits down with Sonia Haumonte, founder of Vaniy&eacute; Patisserie, a boutique French pastry business that&rsquo;s operated in Parnell since 2012 and recently expanded into Onehunga.&nbsp;
Sonia shares her incredible journey from a childhood in a family-run restaurant in Chiang Mai Thailand to training in France as a pastry chef, and ultimately building an award-winning patisserie in Aotearoa.
Sonia touches on the challenges of adapting to different communities, staying true to artisanal values in a trend-driven food culture, and why she believes great pastries are about passion.
You&rsquo;ll also hear how Vaniy&eacute;&rsquo;s new Onehunga location was a full-circle moment, the importance of leading by example in the kitchen, and why Sonia insists on closing Sundays despite the financial cost. Her insights into leadership, burnout, and building a values-driven business are honest, heartfelt, and inspiring.
Whether you're into French pastries, entrepreneurship, or community-minded business, this episode is a treat.
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Get to know the faces behind Onehunga's thriving businesses.
Join Amanda Wellgreen from <a href="https://onehunga.net.nz/">Business Onehunga</a> as she sits down with local leaders, sharing their unique journeys, the hurdles they've overcome, and their remarkable successes. We&rsquo;re building a stronger community through shared stories.
Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and help us spread the word! Stay connected with Business Onehunga on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-onehunga/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/onehunga">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onehunga_/">Instagram</a>.