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.