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, Nicholas Beique, founder of Helcim, shares the journey behind one of Calgary’s standout FinTech companies. Built with the mission to level the playing field for small businesses, Helcim is redefining what it means to compete with giants by giving business owners access to powerful, transparent payments technology.
From coding websites as a teen to leading a company that’s reshaping commerce, Nicholas opens up about the real challenges and lessons that come with building something meaningful.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🚀 The early days of Helcim and how it grew from idea to impact
🌎 Why Nicholas believes Canada can be a global tech leader by 2050
🏗 How to scale a company while protecting its culture and core values
💰 Thoughts on venture capital, sustainable growth, and staying mission-aligned
⚖️ The balance between ambition, leadership, and personal life
This is a conversation for builders, dreamers, and anyone bold enough to believe that small businesses deserve big opportunities.
🎧 Listen now and get inspired by the vision behind Helcim.
Books Referenced:
No Rules – Reed Hastings
Powerful – Patty McCord
The Innovator's Dilemma – Clayton M. Christensen
The Four Burners Theory:
https://jamesclear.com/four-burners-theory
The Innovator’s Dilemma:
https://duartem.medium.com/summary-of-the-innovators-dilemma-b2118bca8354
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