Lia is the creative force behind Made. by Lia, her cherished St. Louis bakery rooted in family, community, and craft bakes. Growing up, she learned the art of baking alongside loved ones, a passion that propelled her to win TLC's Next Great Baker. Now a wife, mom, and bakery owner, Lia blends family and business into a pretty sweet life. The acclaimed pastry chef has a gift for turning simple ingredients into irresistible bakes. With her three kids often stirring beside her, she crafts recipes that weave nostalgia into everyday life.