Business In Focus“ We sell happiness” - Sonia Haumonte of Vaniyé Patisserie on building an award-winning artisanal french bakery
Business In Focus
Get to know the faces behind Onehunga's thriving businesses. Join Amanda Wellgreen from Business Onehunga as she sits down with local leaders, sharin…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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