This isn’t just banana pudding—it’s a moment filled with comfort flavors.
I’ve been cooking my entire life. In my family, I’m the cook. Soul food was my lane—my thing. Desserts? Baking? Let’s just say that was never my heart. I could make them, sure… but it wasn’t where my passion lived. The idea of luxury banana pudding being the center of a business was honestly the furthest thing from my mind.
Until one unexpected Thanksgiving.
In 2024, my spiritual mother and prophet—one of the many women I deeply admire—invited me over for Thanksgiving. I showed up nervous, quiet, and a little in my shell. Even though I know how to cook well, I believe wisdom teaches us to stay humble and teachable. Every cook has their own rhythm, and there’s always something to learn. That day, she shared techniques I knew, some I didn’t, and a few I still use today. I had no idea that day would quietly change my life.
At one point she asked, “Does anyone here know how to make a mean banana pudding?”
My hand shot up… before my brain could stop it.
I didn’t even know if I could meet the standard she was looking for—but something started stirring in me anyway. So when she said, “Okay, I want you to make me some,” I was nervous and excited all at once. When I made it, she bragged on that banana pudding so much I didn’t even know how to receive the compliments. Then she said the words that planted the seed:
“Girl, you should start selling banana pudding.”
I laughed it off. Thought about it. Let it pass.
Months later, while I was overwhelmed and trying to figure out how to provide for my children and myself, she said it again:
“Remember when I told you to start selling banana pudding?”
I tried. Life happened. Finances fell apart. The idea got pushed to the back burner. I assumed maybe it was meant for later… or maybe not at all.
Then came the moment that changed everything.
During church—yes, she also pastors the church I attend, Spirit Life Church of Jesus Christ—I went up for prayer. Right before I could realize that it was a holy setup ordained by God Himself, she released a prophetic word directly to me:
“This is your word. Start The Banana Pudding Shop.”
She repeated it two more times.
Then added, “People will buy this by the pounds… in tubs… and by the gallon.”
I stood there like a deer in headlights.
From that moment on, it was tunnel vision. Excitement. Holy overwhelm. Fire shut up in my bones. I couldn’t sleep. I woke up thinking about it. I dreamed about it. Instructions came while I slept. There was no question anymore—this wasn’t my idea. This was destiny spoken straight through the mouth of God.
The Banana Pudding Shop exists because of Him.
It was His goodness that pulled me out of procrastination, doubt, fear, and delay.
As Scripture says, “It’s the goodness of God that leads us to repentance”—to change.
And here we are.
Every layer of our signature dessert jars is crafted with intention. Every spoonful is meant to slow you down, remind you of home, and let you taste and see—yes, taste—that the Lord is good. I mean… mmm-mmm GOOD! Welcome to The Banana Pudding Shop.
This isn’t just dessert.
It’s purpose, poured and layered with love.
God is Love!