Baked by Rishu

Throwback to my internship days in Paris 🇫🇷🥐

Right after completing my Diplôme en Boulangerie (Bread/ Bakery), I started my internship at — and that decision was very intentional.

I’ve been baking since I was 17, and owning my own bakery always felt like a dream 🩵. My very practical, business-minded desi father would always say: “Experience matters. Haat saaf karte raho. Skill pehle, business apne aap aa jayega.” 😅 And one line stayed with me — go where there is more to learn, not where it looks fancy. 🙃

So I was clear: if I wanted to open a bakery someday 🥐 , I needed pure bakery experience — understanding products, scaling, how one ingredient creates multiple dishes, and how everything is displayed and sold. That clarity led me to Bo&Mie❤️❤️ My internship was divided into two equal parts:
• 2 months of pâtisserie
• 2 months of bread

Even after my diploma, I wanted exposure to both before choosing one path fully. Rolling hundreds of croissants daily 🥐, mixing 100 kg of bread dough, learning systems, pace, and discipline — my body ached, but my heart was full. And yes, my French improved too 😅.

My advice for choosing a better internship:
First, ask yourself why you’re doing it.
Then choose places where your actions align with that purpose.

Skills compound. Shortcuts don’t.

Life lately has been a mix of chaos, learning, and small joys. 🌸

From being a baker in Paris to trying to understand what being an entrepreneur means here — everything feels new, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming😁

I’ve been reminding myself it’s okay to slow down, to redefine comfort, and to eat that extra plate of kachoris without guilt (because balance!). ✨
Family, friends, and firsts — whether it’s my dad’s first-ever day trip with me, or my own first Vande Bharat ride — have made these past months special.

I’ve also realized that growth isn’t just professional. It’s personal too. Therapy, journaling, being in the present, and being kinder to myself are as important as learning Excel formulas or tasting every café in the city. 💙❤️

This season of life feels like a bridge between who I was and who I’m becoming.
It’s messy, but it’s mine. And for now, that’s enough. 💛
(budding entrepreneur, chef life, food industry in India, self growth,life lately, street food love, therapy & journaling, family time)

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