Louise Whitehouse: Risk, Resilience & Restaurant Leadership

Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Louise Whitehouse, owner-operator of two popular Olly Fresco's restaurant locations in Calgary, to explore her unexpected leap from insurance and stay-at-home parenting into entrepreneurship. From opening her first restaurant while seven months pregnant to managing over 70 employees today, Louise shares her honest perspective on risk-taking, resilience, and building a people-first business. ✅ Learn: Why risk tolerance and exit plans are critical in entrepreneurship How Louise pivoted from insurance to restaurants — and thrived The power of using your network (sometimes in surprising ways) Why employees are the “gold” in any business and how to empower them Lessons from balancing family, leadership, and ownership 🚀 You’ll also hear Louise’s candid take on the sacrifices, the steep learning curves, and the hidden rewards of chasing something new — even when it wasn’t part of the original plan. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us 👉 www.instagram.com/gogetit.podcast/ 👉 www.linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast 👉 www.tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInBusiness #RestaurantOwner #Leadership #CareerPivot #Networking #TeamCulture