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Embark on an unforgettable journey with Ailsa Campbell, as she recounts her whimsical transition from Vancouver's laid-back charm to becoming the pulsating heart of the Crieff community's renaissance. As Ailsa invites us into her world, we're swept away by tales of her heartening education, gap year escapades, and the serendipitous discovery of her graphic design prowess—a skill that would later anchor her deeply in the fabric of local enterprise and motherhood. Her story isn't just a sequence of events; it's a mosaic of resilience, ingenuity, and the profound impact of community ties.

Imagine balancing the delicate scales of entrepreneurship with the full-time commitment of raising children—Ailsa not only imagines it, she lives it. Guiding us through the highs and lows of rebranding a family bakery while nurturing a newborn, she reveals the strength it takes to craft a community newsletter and engage with the intricacies of local commerce through the Crieff Development Trust. Ailsa's narrative isn't just about the obstacles in her path; it's about the networks cultivated, the voices amplified in public forums, and the vital role we each play in the tapestry of community life.

As we unravel the challenges faced by a bakery amid the pandemic and the shifting sands of the creative industry, Ailsa shares her candid insights on adapting to the new normal. From the emotional rollercoaster of furloughs and staffing changes to the daunting responsibility of cash flow management, we get an insider's look at steering a legacy business through tumultuous times. Ailsa's gaze is firmly on the horizon, with plans for the bakery's evolution and her own professional aspirations, reminding us that the only constant is change and our ability to rise to the occasion.

Subscribe now and embark on this journey through the highs, lows, and everything in between. Let's navigate our life journey together, one buzzword at a time.