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The Bread Winner Podcast

Caroline Bower
Sourdough Microbakery
Microbakery
Sourdough Baking
Sourdough
Work-Life Balance
Baking
Microbakery Business
Entrepreneurship
Sourdough Micro Bakery
Community Engagement
Marketing Strategies
Customer Service
Time Management
Business Growth
Burnout
Customer Engagement
Marketing
Sourdough Business
Sourdough Bread
Business Strategy

Welcome to The Bread Winner Podcast, the show for microbakery owners who want to create a successful microbakery without spending every waking minute in the kitchen. I'm Caroline Bower, and I bake over 100 loaves a week from my home while still getting 8 hours of sleep and having time to be fully present in the important moments with my family. If you're looking to build a thriving sourdough busin... more

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In this episode, I’m walking you through the three marketing channels I truly believe matter most for sourdough micro bakeries—and why trying to be everywhere at once is probably exhausting you more than it’s helping your business grow. If social med... more

In this episode, I’m sharing one of the simplest shifts I’ve made in my bakery that has had a surprisingly powerful impact—and it has nothing to do with my bread, my menu, or anything I’ve purchased. It’s a small, intentional marketing practice that’... more

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most important shifts you can make in your sourdough micro bakery—and it has nothing to do with your recipe, your oven, or even your sales. It’s the shift from thinking like a hobby baker to thinking like... more

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In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most common frustrations I hear from sourdough micro bakery owners—feeling like your marketing just isn’t working and that you’re not being seen. If you’ve ever sat down to post and then talked yourself out... more

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Krista Hanna
Owner of Burnt Toast Bakery, microbakery in Canada
Burnt Toast Bakery
Episode: 78. Burnout and Boundaries: a Talk with Christa Hanna
Whitney Ivy
Sourdough micro bakery owner, homeschool mom
Southern Bread Company
Episode: 72. Mindset, Motherhood & Microbakery Growth. Building a Sourdough Business Amidst Health Challenges with Whitney Ivy
Kayce Boksa
Owner of Trails End Bread & Blooms
Trails End Bread & Blooms
Episode: 70. Building a Strong Local Presence for Your Sourdough Microbakery – With Kayce Boksa @trailsendbread
Kelly Wolf
Owner of Gloria Grain Bread, mother, and microbakery entrepreneur.
Gloria Grain Bread
Episode: 68. Sourdough, Homeschooling & Saying No—Lessons from Kellie Wolf of Gloria Grain Bread
Angela De Krieger
Owner of Singing Trees Keep, a teaching homestead dedicated to regenerative farming practices and a sourdough microbakery.
Singing Trees Keep
Episode: 66. From Homesteader to Microbakery Owner: Angela’s Journey
Nat Alves
Graphic designer specializing in branding services for small businesses
NatMarieDesign
Episode: 64. How to Create a Memorable Sourdough MicroBakery Brand (Even If You're DIYing It!) with Designer Nat Alves
Melissa Crow
Stay-at-home mom and microbakery owner
Crow's Dough
Episode: 62. Growing a Microbakery While Raising a Family: A Coaching Session
Maria Baradell
Owner of a thriving micro bakery in Dallas, Texas, and popularizer of the two-loaf pan baking method.
Leath and Loaf Co.
Episode: 56. How to Sell More Sourdough: Messaging That Sells with Maria Baradell
Christine Brinkman
Founder of Babes Support Babes, focused on empowering women entrepreneurs.
Babes Support Babes
Episode: 53. Community Over Competition: How to Stand Out in a Saturated Market and Connect in Intentional Community

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Caroline Bower
Host of The Bread Winner Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Delightful wealth of advice!

    Thank you for all that you have put out to empower, encourage and educate micro-bakers! What a gift. It’s like listening to a good friend, big sister AND business expert in a very special and niche business. Thank you! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Be Suess
    United States2 months ago
  • I’m in!

    I’ve declared def to start my own microbakery and am so pleased to have found this podcast! The episodes seem like the perfect length and Caroline comes off kind and knowledgeable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nichole450
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing

    What a great podcast, streamlined and gets to the point. I have decided to start a micro bakery and have binged this podcast. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZoeJean85
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    I am getting close to listening the whole way through and I can genuinely say I look forward to listening so much! I am a mom of 4 very little kiddos and finding time to myself is hard to come by. When I do, I put in a podcast and feel like I am learning so much. This has been a great resource to learn new tricks and also some ways to maybe save myself some headache along the way! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaigeA92
    United States9 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Caroline is so clear, straightforward, and helpful. All while being warm and making you feel like you’ve known her a long time and she is happy to help you! Great listen for microbakery owner and those who want to start a microbakery!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sun Crumbs
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable guidance tailored to microbakery owners.
Audiences find the content trustworthy, with steady emphasis on sustainability and burnout prevention.
Fans appreciate the host's clear, empathetic teaching style and sense of community.

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112. Pause, Reflection, and Legacy in 2025
Q: What is one thing I want to carry forward, and one thing I'm ready to leave behind?
Make an intentional decision about what to continue and what to let go of in the next year for personal growth.
112. Pause, Reflection, and Legacy in 2025
Q: What did this year teach me about what truly matters in my business?
Think about the core values that have guided your decisions and actions throughout the year.
112. Pause, Reflection, and Legacy in 2025
Q: Where did I grow even when the growth was uncomfortable?
Consider how challenges contributed to your development and shaped your experience in 2025.
112. Pause, Reflection, and Legacy in 2025
Q: What took more from me than I expected this year?
Identify aspects of the business that may have drained your energy or felt misaligned with your values.
112. Pause, Reflection, and Legacy in 2025
Q: What am I genuinely proud of this year?
Reflect on personal accomplishments that may not be visible online or in metrics, but are meaningful to you.

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The show consistently helps microbakery owners move from hobby-level baking to scalable business practices, with a strong emphasis on practical systems, pricing discipline, and capacity planning. Episodes blend actionable how-tos on marketing, operations, and leadership with mindset shifts designed to reduce burnout and create sustainable, family-friendly growth. A recurring strength is clear, task-oriented guidance (e.g., setting boundaries, prepayment, and predictable ordering windows) paired with relatable real-life examples. Notable is a focus on building a legitimate enterprise from home, while maintaining work-life balance, and occasional guest experts who extend the host's practical, community-driven approach.

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Recent guests on The Bread Winner Podcast include:

1. Krista Hanna
2. Whitney Ivy
3. Kayce Boksa
4. Kelly Wolf
5. Angela De Krieger
6. Nat Alves
7. Melissa Crow
8. Maria Baradell

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