Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast Faith, Fear & Frosting [Featuring Gigi Butler]
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May 23, 2025 
Join Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi's Cupcakes and inspirational entrepreneur, as she shares her remarkable journey from cleaning houses to launching a successful cupcake franchise. She emphasizes that failure is just a stepping stone toward growth and encourages listeners to trust God in their endeavors. Gigi discusses the challenges faced by small businesses during the pandemic, the importance of community support, and the power of hospitality in nurturing relationships. Her uplifting message centers on faith and courage as tools for transformation.
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Gigi's Cupcake Empire Origin
- Gigi Butler started with $33, cleaning houses, and built a cupcake empire with 125 stores in 24 states.
- She used credit card cash advances after banks rejected her loan applications to fund her first shop.
Standing Against Shutdowns
- Gigi publicly opposed government shutdowns that harmed small businesses, voicing frustration in 2020.
- This opposition sparked her to become more active in standing boldly for her beliefs.
Standing Bold Despite Backlash
- Gigi lost a major university speaking gig because she refused to remove her social media posts opposing the vaccine.
- She is known for being bold and not the "sweet cupcake lady" image people wanted.
