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Welcome to PowerUp, a podcast by Venture Taranaki and produced by Roar Collective. Here we celebrate the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators who are leaving their mark on the world, while living the famous Taranaki lifestyle. Each episode features a prominent local entrepreneur, making waves both nationally and internationally with their trailblazing spirit and can-do attitude. They'll share their successes, ah-ha moments and celebrated wins, as well as their struggles and behind the scenes failures. Our guests also reflect on how being from Taranaki influences their work and the lives they lead. Hosted by long time business advocate and honorary Taranaki local David Downs, this series illustrates the thriving business environment within Taranaki by telling the stories of everyday people who've been able to achieve remarkable things. Taranaki is a region where the unique natural and entrepreneurship ecosystems collide to create a place where people can flourish and achieve their full potential. Nau mai haere mai, we welcome you to hear our enterprising stories like no other.
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Andrew Blanche didn’t exactly follow the normal route to become a baker, but we’re certainly glad he got there in the end. As the founder and head baker at Baked by Blanche, Andrew supplies bread and other baked goods all around Taranaki.
This episode of the PowerUp Podcast walks through Andrew’s unconventional journey, from a chef and hospitality worker to a funeral director, and now business owner with Baked by Blanche.
There are two common threads that bind Andrew’s story together - commitment to doing things properly and an emotional connection. Andrew connects people with food and to each other with his earnestness, and this shines through in the community he is building around his business.
A fantastic listen from someone who has an amazing story, and tells it exceptionally well.
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