Bernadette Gee is breaking all the rules.

Her first cookbook, Magnolia Kitchen, was released this week but it’s already into its third print run with unprecedented pre-orders and international sales for a first time author.

Gee is the creator of beloved baking brand, Magnolia Kitchen, which has a huge social media following.

Her story is an inspiring one, starting off as a teenage mum in the Navy to building her cafe and business from the ground up.

She joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss her career and her brand new cookbook.