Not So Average
Not So Average
Podcast Description
"Not So Average" celebrates relatable success stories from everyday people proving you don’t need to be a billionaire or celebrity to be extraordinary. Hosted by start-up junky and world traveler Alistair Shipley, each episode dives into the journeys of community shakers—people redefining what success looks like through their unique paths. Through candid conversations and real insights, Not So Average reveals lessons, struggles, and triumphs, reminding us all that success is never one-size-fits-all. Let’s get into it!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of personal development, entrepreneurship, and community impact, with episodes that delve into topics like branding, leadership, purpose-driven business, and resilience. For instance, Aislinn Grant discusses her creative agency journey while navigating imposter syndrome, and David Cree reflects on his work with a social enterprise aimed at helping the homeless.
“Not So Average” celebrates relatable success stories from everyday people proving you don’t need to be a billionaire or celebrity to be extraordinary. Hosted by start-up junky and world traveler Alistair Shipley, each episode dives into the journeys of community shakers—people redefining what success looks like through their unique paths. Through candid conversations and real insights, Not So Average reveals lessons, struggles, and triumphs, reminding us all that success is never one-size-fits-all. Let’s get into it!
In this episode of Not So Avg, master chocolatier Bernard Callebaut shares the highs, lows, and lessons from a lifetime in the chocolate industry. With family roots in chocolate dating back to 1911 in Belgium, Bernard built a thriving business in Calgary, only to lose it and rebuild not once, but twice.
Through hardship and reinvention, Bernard’s story is a powerful example of resilience, craftsmanship, and passion.
🍫 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🌱 What makes high-quality chocolate. From cocoa bean to final product.
🤝 The importance of ethical sourcing, organic ingredients, and fair-trade practices.
🔥 How to bounce back from major business losses and start again. 🏗 The role of community, values, and reinvention in long-term success.
💡 Why curiosity and continuous learning fuel lasting creativity.
Now at the helm of Master Chocolat, Bernard is still pushing boundaries with handcrafted, small-batch chocolate rooted in quality and care. His journey proves that even after setbacks, it’s possible to rebuild something meaningful. Maybe even sweeter than before.
🎧 Listen now and discover what it takes to stay Not So Avg in business and life.
Where to find Bernard Callebaut:
https://www.masterchocolat.com/
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