— Sweet Soul Macarons —
Heart Behind
the Shell
A story of passion, craft, and the pursuit of perfection — one macaron at a time.
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The Founder
"What started as curiosity quickly grew into a true passion."
Anastasiia Rakhmanova
Founder · Author · Educator · Researcher
Anastasiia Rakhmanova is the founder of Sweet Soul Macarons, author of the book The Art of Macarons, educator, and researcher in the field of pastry arts.
Her journey into the world of macarons began with a simple desire to learn how to make her husband's favorite dessert. What started as curiosity quickly grew into a true passion, and years of practice, experimentation, and refinement of techniques became the foundation of her professional development.
After moving to the United States, Anastasiia founded Sweet Soul Macarons in Sacramento, California. Today, the brand operates from a licensed commercial kitchen and combines the creation of signature macarons with educational activities.
Anastasiia is the creator of an online macaron-making course and offers private training sessions and workshops. She is also the author of The Art of Macarons, published by the Ukrainian publishing house Gutenberg. The book is protected by copyright and available on Amazon.
In addition to her practical work, Anastasiia is the author of the scientific article "Project-Based Learning Methodology Through the Creation of Original Macarons in a STEM Context," published in the international scientific journal Sciences of Europe.
Today, her work brings together pastry artistry, education, and professional development, helping pastry chefs improve their skills and grow their own projects.
— Behind the Scenes —
Workshops & Events
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Our Vision
"At Sweet Soul Macarons, we believe that pastry art is about more than creating desserts. It is a way to inspire, educate, and connect people through creativity."
Our mission is to promote the art of macarons by combining exceptional quality, aesthetics, and professional expertise. We strive not only to create unique desserts but also to share knowledge with pastry professionals who are passionate about growing and refining their craft.
Through educational programs, workshops, professional training, and published works, we help transform passion into expertise and inspire others to create their own success stories.
— Recognition —
Awards & Honors
Rising Star Award
ISOUL Women's Leadership Award 2025
Recognition for leadership, professional growth, and contributions to the community.
Miss Sweet Art Creator
Grand Woman Event 2025
Awarded for creativity, innovation, and achievements in pastry art.
The Best Business Awards Ceremony & Gala 2025
Recognition for entrepreneurship, culinary creativity, and dedication to the art of French macarons.
Most Aesthetic Dessert
Sacramento, California, 2024
Recognition for creativity, presentation, and artistic excellence in dessert design.
— Press & Media —
Media About Us
— Partners & Memberships —
Collaborating Organizations
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Professional Member
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
Member
International Society of Outstanding Leaders (ISOUL)
Member & Rising Star Award Recipient
Gutenberg Publishing
Publisher of the book "The Art of Macarons"
Ja Latarte
Ukrainian professional food coloring brand and creator of the exclusive "The Art Macarons by Sweet Soul Macarons" color collection developed in collaboration with Anastasiia Rakhmanova.