Meet Yevheniia Tusko, a Ukrainian woman who, like many, had to rebuild from scratch - in a new country, in a new role, and with a heart full of responsibility.
Before joining U(in)Power, her life was all about adaptation and survival: caring for her children, trying to stay afloat emotionally, and collecting the scattered pieces of herself after displacement.
💬 “There came a moment when I realized - I couldn’t sit still any longer. I needed to find my strength again.”
That moment of clarity brought back a memory - her family’s New Year tradition. She remembered the warmth of baking gingerbread cookies with her kids, decorating them together, sharing joy and flour-dusted laughter. That cozy ritual turned into something bigger.
✨ That memory became a business idea.
💬 “My idea isn’t just about gifts. It’s about warm, sincere emotions that people receive with them. It’s care - made edible.”
Thanks to U(in)Power, Yevheniia began to see herself differently:
💬 “This program helped me believe in myself again. It reminded me that even in the darkest times, I can light a spark - with my own hands.”
She’s no longer just surviving. She’s dreaming bigger. Her goal now?
To grow this into a family business, filled with tradition, joy, and meaning - where every cookie tells a story, and every detail says: “You matter.”
💬 “The stories of other women in the program inspire me most. We don’t give up, even when we have to start from zero.”
Now Yevheniia creates:
– Hand-painted gingerbread cookies
– Gift boxes for seasonal holidays
– Workshops for children to decorate cookies together
