Rebekah Kamauu shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Rebekah, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What is a normal day like for you right now?
My day usually starts around 4:00 a.m. That quiet space before the rest of the world wakes up is where I ground myself, literally. I begin with seated breathwork to calm my nervous system, check in with what I need that day, and mentally map out what’s ahead. Then it’s social media content time, either reviewing what’s scheduled or creating something new while my mind’s still fresh.
By 5:00 a.m., I’m training. Whether in my home gym or at a fitness center, it’s a time my coach and I have carved out as I work toward my athletic goals. Moving my body helps me stay focused, strong, and centered, no matter what the day throws at me.
At 6:30 a.m., the shift begins—mom mode. My son and daughter are in two different stages of life, so mornings are a mix of breakfast, backpacks, sports gear, and drop-offs. Once they’re out the door, I start my workday.
Some days I’m in the studio decorating cookies or prepping for a class. Other days, I’m testing new recipes for the blog, developing product ideas, or writing. There’s also the behind-the-scenes business side: messaging with my admin, reviewing marketing strategies, recording voiceovers for digital courses, planning future collaborations, or sketching cookie set designs. Defining a typical workday is challenging because my role shifts frequently, but that’s part of what I love. No day is ever exactly the same.
Afternoons roll into school pickups, sports practices, errands, and the general chaos of family life. Evenings are a blend of dinner, more work if I’m on a deadline, or downtime with my kids. I’m usually in bed by 9:30, ideally with a book, but realistically, I’m asleep before I get through a page.
It’s a lot. Some days are messy, some are magical, and most are a bit of both. Like many people balancing work, family, and a creative business, I don’t strive for perfection or balance. I just try to stay present in this beautiful life I’ve built.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure thing! I’m Rebekah Kamauu, a mom of two, entrepreneur, global and nationally ranked athlete, social media content creator, certified life, as well as, health coach, and the owner of Cookie Curator, a home-based bakery in Orange County, California. What started as a creative outlet nearly ten years ago has evolved into a full-spectrum business that seamlessly blends artistry, education, and strategy, with a touch of finesse added for good measure.
At Cookie Curator, I specialize in custom-decorated sugar cookies, but my work extends far beyond the kitchen. I teach decorating classes, develop innovative cookie tools, and run an online store with products now carried in multiple storefronts and shipped nationwide. I recently expanded into digital education and also published my first yearly planner in 2024. Currently, I’m working on Evolve, a guided business and personal growth system, set to launch in Winter 2025.
Alongside product development, I’ve launched a successful recipe blog, created Camp Cookie (a summer experience for kids), and continued training and competing as an athlete. All this happens while raising two amazing kids and keeping creativity at the center of everything I do.
Cookie Curator is more than a bakery. It is a space where creativity meets purpose, business is built with heart, and I help others flourish in their own unique paths, one cookie or idea at a time.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has most shaped how I see myself is the one I’ve built with myself.
For a long time, I lived according to a checklist that was handed to me by culture, religion, and societal expectations. Be the perfect student. The perfect woman. The perfect wife. The perfect mother. I followed that list for years without questioning it. But somewhere in my thirties, after a series of life plot twists from divorce to stepping away from my religious identity, I paused. I looked at that checklist and finally asked, “What if this isn’t mine? What if I get to write a new one?”
That moment changed everything.
It launched a deep, ongoing process of re-evaluating what I believed and who I believed myself to be. I realized that so much of how I saw myself had been shaped through someone else’s lens. And I was ready to make that shift.
I began rebuilding that relationship with myself through therapy, coaching, community service, reflection, and years of inner work. I got certified in both life and health coaching. I discovered that my self-trust, inner voice, and ability to anchor in who I am, even when everything around me shifts, is the foundation for how I show up in the world.
This relationship with myself is now the most sacred one I have. At the end of the day, the voice I wake up to, the voice I go to sleep with, and the voice I carry through every decision is my own. How I speak to myself and care for myself impacts every other relationship I have.
Some days, that voice is strong and steady. On other days, it requires compassion, grace, and a reset. But either way, I’ve learned to listen. And that shift in how I see myself continues to shape how I lead, love, create, and connect.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
My kids often hear me say, ‘Never let your fears dictate your actions.’
Of all the fears we face throughout our lives, the one that has held me back the most is the fear of letting others down. It’s a quiet fear but powerful. It can lead you to overextend instead of setting boundaries, stay silent when something needs to be said, or chase validation rather than alignment.
But here’s the shift: fear is just a signal. It doesn’t have to steer the ship.
When that fear shows up now, I try not to judge it. I pause, acknowledge it, and trace it back to its root. Then I gently re-anchor in what matters most. I remind myself that living in alignment with who I truly am will never let the right people down. The people meant to walk beside me will honor that truth.
The more I stay consistent in that re-centering, the more courage becomes a habit, not just a moment of bravery.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely. But well, it’s curated, of course.
The version of me I share is honest, passionate, and deeply intentional. I love sharing glimpses into my journey as a mom, entrepreneur, athlete, and creator, offering cookie decorating tips, behind-the-scenes process videos, and recipes I’ve developed through years of trial, error, and, of course, heart.
What you see is real. But every human is incredibly multifaceted.
This is a version of me that’s been thoughtfully sifted through discernment and integrity. Authenticity doesn’t require overexposure. While I don’t share everything, I hope what does come through reveals what I love, how I create, and the voice I’ve grown into.
So yes, this public version is very much me.
And the rest? The unshared pieces?
Well, those I keep close.
Not because they aren’t real.
But because they’re mine.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
When I think of peace, my mind immediately goes to alignment.
I feel most aligned when my actions, values, and energy are all in sync. That doesn’t mean everything around me is perfect or calm. It simply means I’m moving with intention. Whether I’m creating, teaching, writing, or being fully present with my kids, there’s a quiet knowing that I’m exactly where I need to be.
It’s often how I distinguish between anxiety and intuition. Anxiety is chaotic. It feels rushed. It demands immediate action or warns that something bad might happen. When I notice that energy taking over, I know I’ve slipped out of alignment. But intuition is calm, yet powerful. It moves with grace. It doesn’t shout. It nudges. It grounds me.
Peace, for me, isn’t found in escape. It’s found in clarity. And when I’m honoring the version of myself I’ve worked so hard to reconnect with, I feel grounded… even in the chaos. The anxiety is acknowledged, but it no longer controls the narrative.
Because I know I’m operating from truth, not pressure. From purpose, not performance.
That’s when I feel immersed in peace.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thecookiecurator.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookiecurator
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MissyShots Photography- Melissa Thomson
