What does it take to build one of the Okanagan’s most anticipated Halloween attractions — and what happens when your life changes in a split second?

In this episode of Journeys of Success, Shri Ananda sits down with Glen Taylor, Founder, Co-Owner and Director of Operations of Field of Screams.

What began 13 years ago as an idea to extend the season at O’Keefe Ranch quickly grew from a single corn maze into a massive Halloween experience attracting thousands of guests from across the Okanagan, Vancouver, the Kootenays and even Washington State.

But Glen’s journey took a life-changing turn in 2017.

While preparing Field of Screams the night before opening, Glen was struck by a large tank while operating a tractor. In an instant, he was unable to move from the neck down.

Doctors later told him they didn't believe he would walk again.

Glen had a different answer.

In this deeply personal conversation, Glen shares the story of the accident, the mindset that carried him through rehabilitation, the moment he walked the parallel bars in front of the doctor who thought he never would, and why Field of Screams remains one of the great loves of his life.

We also go behind the scenes of Field of Screams — how it grew from 5,400 guests in its first year to tens of thousands of visitors, the team of more than 100 people who bring it to life, and what the future may hold for the event.

Journeys of Success explores the inner journey behind the outer success.

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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/

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What if success isn't about making more money — but having more freedom?

In Episode 8 of Journeys of Success, Shri sits down with Allisha Heidt, founder of Chickpeace, a Kelowna refill store built around sustainability, community, and making low-waste living more accessible.

Allisha's journey into entrepreneurship wasn't something she originally planned. After travelling abroad and witnessing the impact of plastic pollution firsthand, she pursued graduate studies in sustainability and eventually found herself building her first business while on maternity leave.

That first experience became what Allisha calls her “Entrepreneurship 101.”

She learned what happens when you try to do everything yourself, how difficult it can be to let go of control, and why building the right team can ultimately determine whether your business gives you freedom — or consumes your life.

Then, in March 2020, she began building Chickpeace.

Just as construction started, the world shut down.

Allisha shares how she navigated the uncertainty of opening a new business during COVID, learned to become more adaptable, built a loyal community around sustainable living, and created a workplace culture centered around trust, communication and “leading with love.”

Perhaps most importantly, Allisha shares her own definition of success:

Time freedom.

The ability to travel with her family, pick up her children from school, choose how she spends her days, and trust that the business can continue without her being involved in every decision.

In this conversation, we explore entrepreneurship, sustainability, delegation, leadership, community, yoga, mentorship and what it means to build a successful business without losing sight of the life you wanted to create in the first place.

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/

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Three filmmakers and friends came together to bring you this podcast:

Shri Ananda – Host & Producer

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