Tamkin Collins is the founder and CEO of Cakes Concealed Carry, a premium handbag brand redefining what protection looks like for women. An aerospace engineer and mission program manager by training, Tamkin has spent over a decade delivering high-stakes spacecraft programs for the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA before stepping into entrepreneurship full time.

Born in Bangladesh and raised in the United States, Tamkin built Cakes from the ground up after struggling to find a concealed carry option that felt both safe and stylish. What started as hand-sewn prototypes and late-night research sessions evolved into a rapidly scaling brand known for its discreet design, magnetic quick-access system, and unapologetic mission to empower women to take ownership of their personal safety.

Her work sits at the intersection of engineering discipline, global manufacturing, female empowerment, and Second Amendment advocacy. Through Cakes, she is building more than a product line. She is building a movement and a community that challenges the idea that women must choose between protection and femininity.

Tamkin speaks openly about resilience, leadership under pressure, global supply chains, and what it means to build something meaningful across cultures. Whether she is discussing business growth, firearm education, or the immigrant journey that shaped her drive, her perspective blends technical precision with deeply personal conviction.