Pamela AhnI’m so excited for my friend Pamela, who is a contestant on the upcoming TLC show Next Great Baker, which premieres this Monday, December 6. It’s going to a competition show where the contestants compete for the chance to work side-by-side with the “Cake Boss” himself, Buddy Valastro!

I’ve known Pammy since 2001, when I was a little college freshman at Virginia Tech and she was a junior, and I’ve always loved her fun, bubbly personality and have continually been inspired by her ambition and drive. Pammy works as a full-time electrical engineer in Washington, DC, but pursues her passion for cake on the side as the owner of PamCakes. I’ve been following her creations for the past couple years now, and her cakes are gorgeous, unique, and so creative! She’s truly an inspiration for all working women out there who work hard both in the workplace as well as at home for their loved ones and to pursue their dreams.

You can see some of Pammy’s amazing creations at her official blog, visit her Facebook Page, and see her profile and video on the TLC website. We don’t get TLC, so I’ll have to watch the show somehow online, but I can’t wait to see Pammy’s wonderful talent in action and I wish her nothing but the best of luck in the competition!