ShidaSweets Bakery Marks One-Year Anniversary During Black Business Month
Prince George’s County boutique bakery celebrates a year of growth and gratitude in August through handcrafted pound cakes that honor baked legacy and create shared joy.
By PRESS OFFICER
ShidaSweets®
Prince George’s County, Md. (July 29, 2026)—ShidaSweets®, a woman-owned boutique bakery based in southern Prince George’s County, is celebrating its first year in business. Founded by Dr. Rashida Johnson, the company has spent its inaugural year turning handcrafted pound cakes into moments of connection, carrying cherished family traditions into celebrations, gatherings and gifts across the Washington, D.C., region.
The milestone reflects more than a year of sales. It marks the growth of a purpose-driven business built around legacy, sharing joy through pound cake, memory, hospitality and care. ShidaSweets began as a tribute to Johnson’s Great Aunt Isabel, whose 7-Up Pound Cake was a beloved presence at family gatherings. As Johnson began baking and sharing her own cakes, customers responded not only to their taste and texture, but also to the memories they stirred.
“This anniversary is a celebration of every person who trusted ShidaSweets to become part of a birthday, holiday, family table or meaningful moment,” said Johnson. “As we celebrate during Black Business Month, I am especially grateful for the community that has supported this vision and helped transform a treasured family tradition into a growing business. That is what Baked Legacy. Shared Joy. means to me.”
Before launching ShidaSweets, Johnson built a career that included federal service, executive leadership, data, strategy, organizational transformation and leadership development. Entrepreneurship became a new expression of those skills, while creating room for craftsmanship, creativity and storytelling. Her transition also offers a timely perspective on navigating career change, recognizing transferable skills and building a new chapter with intention.
To commemorate the milestone, ShidaSweets will host an invitation-only anniversary open house on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Upper Marlboro. The celebration will feature cake samples, giveaways, tokens of appreciation, brief remarks and special moments of gratitude.
Dr. Johnson is available for interviews about building a woman-owned business, moving from federal service and career transition into entrepreneurship, the role of family legacy in brand storytelling, lessons from a first year in business, and the joy and discipline of baking.
ShidaSweets® is a woman-owned boutique bakery based in Prince George’s County, Maryland, specializing in handcrafted pound cakes made from scratch. Rooted in family tradition and guided by the promise “Baked Legacy. Learn more at ShidaSweets.com and follow @ShidaSweetsBakes on Instagram.
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