How Gail Dosik’s Life Took a Sweet Turn

Not many people will try a career change at the age of 50. Gail Dosik, however, felt that it was the perfect time for her to start something new.  In 2005, she took a leap of faith and decided to quit her high-paying job in the fashion industry to enroll in a culinary class.

Six years later, the founder of One Tough Cookie can proudly say that quitting her day job was probably one of the best decisions of her life.

One Tough Cookie is the product of Dosik’s venture into the unknown. This designer cookie company is based in New York, where the proud entrepreneur bakes and decorates whimsical cookies herself. Although she claims that she’s never taken an art class, Dosik’s cookies are a sight to behold – and a flavorful experience as well. Aside from cookies, she also makes cookie-covered birthday cakes, making her a popular figure in the Manhattan kiddie party scene.

Since launching her company, Dosik has enjoyed the taste of a good life. She compares the process of developing her company to planning a party, where she has to prepare the venue, send out invitations and wait to see if anyone arrives. Luckily, the success of the One Tough Cookie gave her a lot to celebrate.

Dosik considers herself a tough cookie for achieving so many things at this point in her life. A few years ago, she would never have believed that she would have her own company, given her age and stability. But then again, everything you know can change; you just have to make it happen – like Dosik did.

In an interview, Gail was asked to pinpoint her life’s biggest accomplishment. Surprisingly, she did not mention her company. According to her, she is proudest when people complement her work and refer to her as an artist.

This statement proves that Dosik is an entrepreneur driven by passion and a zest for craft.