Episode #15
Allisha Heidt Part 2: She Said Yes Before She Knew How She'd Pull It Off
Support us in creating more stories like this: https://ko-fi.com/journeysofsuccesspodcast What if failure isn't the opposite of success — but actually part of it? In Part 2 of our conversation with Allisha Heidt, founder of Chickpeace, we dig deeper into what it really takes to build a business rooted in sustainability, community and purpose. Allisha shares the journey toward becoming a certified B Corporation — a rigorous process that measures a company's social and environmental impact and requires businesses to continue improving over time. We also hear the remarkable story of how a product Chickpeace began making in-house during the supply shortages of the pandemic eventually landed in the Jilly Box. The opportunity sounded incredible. The challenge? Producing 20,000 jars of Chickpeace's Everything Bagel Topper. Allisha had never produced anything remotely close to that scale. What followed was five months of problem-solving, temporary warehouse space, pallets, forklifts, community support and one of the biggest stretches of her entrepreneurial career. We also explore the challenges facing sustainable businesses, greenwashing, practical ways people can reduce waste, the future of Chickpeace, and how Allisha responds when business gets difficult. And when asked what she would tell someone who has a dream but is afraid to take the leap, her answer gets right to the heart of the Journeys of Success podcast: The choices that scare you are often the choices that give you the greatest opportunity to grow. Try. Make mistakes. Fail. Because sometimes failure is a form of success too. Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Allisha Heidt and discover why building something meaningful isn't about avoiding failure — it's about having the courage to keep growing through it. Learn more about Chickpeace and Allisha's mission to make low-waste living accessible and affordable at https://chickpeaceplanet.com/ Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/chickpeacezerowaste/ If you enjoyed this conversation, please Like, Subscribe, and Share—it helps us continue bringing you inspiring stories from remarkable people. #JourneysOfSuccess #AllishaHeidt #Chickpeace #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Sustainability #EntrepreneurMindset #Kelowna #Okanagan #BusinessSuccess #Leadership #BCorp Three filmmakers and friends came together to bring you this podcast: Shri Ananda – Host & Producer, Editing Ivan Gorbenko – Filming, Editing, Color Grade, & Producer Adam Meachem – Filming, Editing, Sound Mix, Music, & Producer If you would like to sponsor the program or if you have a film project that you would like us to support you in, please contact us at Journeysofsuccess.podcast@gmail.com
