When Baylee Sorenson traded her career in corporate health insurance for a commercial kitchen and a butter churn, she wasn’t just starting a business—she was crafting a movement.
As the founder of Mountain Born Creamery, Baylee is the force behind local artisan butter. She identified a gap in the fine foods market, recognizing that customers who seek out imported European butters would equally embrace a premium, locally sourced alternative.
She is truly authentic, and it shows in her craft. Baylee is a talented, driven culinary artist and a mother of two—Lena, 9, and Ellis, 6.
For her, business is personal. She believes that sourcing locally is its own form of luxury. A way to support the environment and strengthen the surrounding agricultural community. By using high-quality cream from Cache Valley, she ensures every batch reflects her standards.
That same sense of intention carries through to the brand itself. With an intuitive understanding of the modern host, Baylee shaped Mountain Born Creamery to value beauty as much as quality.
Her signature butter candles reflect that philosophy—and crafting them is no easy feat. Each one requires precise tempering and careful balance. The reward? Hours of flickering warmth that turn any meal into an unforgettable shared experience. They double as a perfect savory dip for artisan breads, steaks, or vegetables, and are seasonally infused with flavors like cinnamon, garlic, or rosemary.
Building the business required personal clarity, creativity, and drive. Two years into her entrepreneurial journey, the pressures of startup life revealed a deeper truth: she was building a future that no longer aligned with her marriage. Faced with a choice, Baylee chose herself. Now a single mother navigating both family and business, she speaks openly about the realities behind the idea of having it all.
“Actually, I can’t,” she says with a laugh.
With limited time and competing demands, she has learned to treat her energy as her most valuable resource. She explains, “I have to really prioritize what matters to me… and who I work with.” Her honesty resonates with those who understand the weight of modern motherhood. “I know broke,” she adds, “and I’m just not afraid of it anymore.”
Today, that resilience is translating into momentum. Baylee’s products are available at select vendors across Utah. Her artisan butter can be found at Sunnyfield’s in Ogden Valley, the Mercantile on 25th in Ogden, and Levity in Salt Lake City, as well as at seasonal farm stands in Park City, St. George, Ogden, and Salt Lake City.
To learn more, visit her website at mountainborncreamery.com and follow her on social media.
This is the thing about being a single mom running a business—I can’t pretend to be anything but a mess.