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Babes of QuinteThe Tweed Cat LadyOur next guest is what I consider the ‘cat fairy godmother’. What started as a hobby to try and reduce the stray cats in her neighborhood, she’s now helped over 200 cats be spayed, and neutered, and find furever homes for the ones that are adoptable. Babes of Quinte, please welcome, the Tweed Cat Lady, Brogan Prytuliak founder of Friends & Ferals Cat Rescue. • Learn more about Friends & Ferals here • Like the Friends & Ferals Facebook here• Follow Friends & Ferals on Instagram here• Support Friends & Ferals hereThank...2024-05-0356 min
Babes of QuinteSmall Business Hype TeamOver the past 90+ episodes, we have enjoyed connecting with passionate entrepreneurs. They work hard to create successful businesses that service our community, but owning a business is a grind and everyone needs support. The Small Business Centre supports businesses every step of the way. Today we will deep dive into business and learn about all the programs they offer. Babes of Quinte please welcome Luc Fournier the Programs Coordinator at the Small Business Centre. • Learn more about the Small Business Centre here • Like the Small Business Centre on Facebook h...2024-04-2659 min
Babes of QuinteDon't Do It AlonePlease welcome the biggest babe we have ever had on the podcast. Marg Hachey founded Duocom Canada Inc. in 1980 and expanded coast to coast. Chatelaine and Profit Magazine have recognized her as one of the Top 10 of the Top 100 Women Business owners. She supports women and youth worldwide as a mentor & advisor and is a sought-after keynote speaker. She is a founding member of the Women Presidents Organization in Canada and has been the Managing Director of Gro Your Biz for 12 years. Babes of Quinte, please welcome business legend Marg Hachey. • Le...2024-04-191h 03
Babes of QuinteMental Health Era: Moss Psychology #2This is our Mental Health Era with Moss Psychology! In a World filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and misconceptions, we believe in fostering open conversations about mental health and wellness. Babes of Quinte welcome to the one about relationship RedFlags with Emily Lopez-Cheff and Regan VeilletteResources:The New Canadian National Crisis phone number: DIAL: 988 The Hope for Wellness Helpline Call: 1-855-242-3310 (24/7)Kids Help Phone Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868Thank you to this episode’s partnersFamily Dental Centre Follow FDC on Instagram @fdcfam...2024-04-1223 min
Babes of QuinteYes Chef (Countylicious)Since its opening in Toronto in 2004, The Drake Hotel has not just been a place to stay but a cultural hub, merging art, community, and, of course, exceptional food. In 2012, they brought that signature aesthetic to Prince Edward County with the opening of the Drake Devonshire. Today we’ll be talking about two of our favourite things: community & food. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Amanda Ray, Executive Chef at the Drake Devonshire in Wellington• Instagram: @drakedevonshire• Facebook: @DrakeDevonshireInn• Web: www.visitthecounty.com/spring-countylicious-20242024-04-0554 min
Babes of QuinteDo the things you want to doOur next guest is the author of Growing Pains. She wrote the following: “Have you ever looked at your life one day and thought, “How did I get here?” Maybe you don’t recognize yourself or the life you’re living. You thought by this age or this time you’d be somewhere else. But here you are, and you have so many questions. For me, that time was during the end of my twenties when I was quickly approaching thirty and incessantly criticizing my life.” I’ve never related to anything more. So, let’s get into it...2024-03-2951 min
Babes of QuinteListen, nourish your skin.We grew up in a generation that was cleansing with “exfoliating beads”, oxy action pads, all the makeup removing wipes, and why moisturize??? The skincare game has changed a lot, and our next guest and her sister have made it their mission to develop hand-crafted natural skincare products. Shamsa Hassan is the founder of Afiya Beauty. In 2018, she joined forces with her sister to meticulously source, blend, mix, and infuse formulations designed to elevate everyday wellness routines. She advocates for transparency in the beauty industry and provides education.Babes of Quinte please welcome Shams...2024-03-221h 13
Babes of QuinteMental Health Era: Moss PsychologyThis is our Mental Health Era with Moss Psychology! In a World filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and misconceptions, we believe in fostering open conversations about mental health and wellness. Babes of Quinte welcome to the one about Mental Health Myths with Dr. Andrew Moss and Dimitri Dionisatos.Resources: The New Canadian National Crisis phone number: DIAL: 988 The Hope for Wellness Helpline Call: 1-855-242-3310 (24/7)Kids Help Phone Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868 Thank you to this episode’s partnersFamily Dental Centre Follow FDC on In...2024-03-1523 min
Babes of QuinteBDE UnwrappedThis episode came to be from a DM in our Instagram inbox that said “if you’re looking for a guest this year, I'd love to chat masculine & feminine energy and how it affects business and live, essentially BDE unwrapped”Babes of Quinte please welcome back to the podcast Dominique McIntyre Vaughan, realtor & CEO of McIntyre Vaughan & Co.• Instagram: @thedommcvaughan• Instagram: @mcintyrvaughanco• Facebook: McIntyre Vaughan & Co.• Web: mcvaughanco.comThank you to this episode’s partnersFamily Dental Centre 2024-03-0858 min
Babes of QuinteBike Gangs and Coffee ChatsHello babes! Kay wanted to start this episode by being honest. She was in a bike gang with our next guests #commutebicycle.The Brake Room is what you get when you combine everything you love and make it into a business. Coffee + Bicycles + Community. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Adam Tilley & Laura Voskamp. Learn more about The Brake Room hereFollow The Brake Room on Instagram hereLike The Brake Room on Facebook here Learn more about BOQ.Bike hereFo...2024-03-0152 min
Babes of QuinteLearning from all the momentsWe truly do not think we could write an introduction to do our next guest justice. She is a ray of positivity, one of the strongest people we know, and a pillar of the Bay of Quinte Community. Babes of Quinte please welcome Kristin Crowe. Connect with Kristin Crowe on LinkedIn here.Thank you to this episode’s partnersFamily Dental Centre ✨ Follow FDC on Instagram @fdcfamily✨ Like FDC on Facebook @familydentalcentre✨Join The Babes Network ✨ Click here to join2024-02-261h 15
Babes of QuinteBuckle up for Economic DevelopmentThe Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) is a regional economic development organization dedicated to the promotion of economic growth in Belleville, Brighton, and Quinte West. Can you tell we took all that information directly from their website because we are novices when it comes to economic development?Today we are going to learn the essentials of QEDC from the experts: Chris King, the Chief Executive Officer, and Vicki Birstow Ferguson, the Business Development Officer. Babes of Quinte it’s time to think big and understand economic development. Please welcome Chris King and Vicki Bris...2024-02-1646 min
Babes of QuinteSocial Anxiety & Skin CareDid you know Pomegranate was a skincare hero ingredient? Neither did we. We had the pleasure of meeting our next guest through this podcast. Joy Tilberg is an out-of-towner who now calls Frankford home. She spent over 20 years as a makeup artist in the beauty, fashion, bridal, and TV industry. She combined her experience and skills to launch Create Essentials, a hand-poured small-batch waterless skincare company. Babes of Quinte please welcome Joy Tilberg the founder of Create Essentials. Learn more about Create Essential hereFollow Create Essential on Instagram @create_essent...2024-02-091h 13
Babes of QuinteFrosé, Big Moves, and BravoToday, we are excited to welcome back to the podcast Samm Foley, the badass Founder and CEO of The Beauty Collective in Belleville and The Scene in Toronto, with locations in Leslieville, and Forest Hill. Samm gave us the inside scoop on her decision to sell The Main Character PEC to focus on herself and other businesses.Babes of Quinte please welcome back to the podcast Samm Foley. Learn more about Samm Foley hereCheck out The Beauty Collective hereCheck out The Scene here2024-02-0247 min
Babes of QuinteIt's OKAY to cry ~ Moss Psychology We are big supporters of therapy and therapists on this podcast, so we are excited to have three of them in the studio today. Moss Psychology offers psychological, counseling, and psychotherapy services for children, adults, and seniors, including assessment and therapy for individuals, children, families, and couples. Dr. Andrew Moss is the clinical director. He trained as a clinical psychologist in the U.K. He has curated a knowledgeable and compassionate team. Emily Lopez-Cheff is a bilingual therapist, offering services in both English and French. She has a master's in social work f...2024-01-271h 13
Babes of QuinteBig emotions, creativity, and catsWill not lie, I am fangirling a little bit. Natalie, or more formally known online as ‘Ambivalently Yours,’ is a multi-talented individual who wears many hats in the creative world. Not only is she an artist, but she is also a graphic designer with our buds at Northern Craft Supply and an arts educator with the Ontario College of Art & Design. She is most known for her unique hand-drawn illustrations where she channels her complicated feelings and the feelings of strangers from her community on Tumblr. Speaking of social media, she has amassed over 250,000 followers on the int...2024-01-191h 00
Babes of Quinte"Tiffany with 2 'f' and a 'y'' We knew this guest was cool but once we started our pre-interview research we realized her coolness was next level. Sam Valdivia is originally from Mexico, she left her home country to immerse herself in new adventure. From travelling, and scuba diving at 86ft, to getting married in Vegas, she lives an extraordinary life.She settled in Hillier in PEC two years ago and *oh are we happy* she did. She is the mastermind behind La Condesa, showcasing delicious Mexican cuisine in the County.Babes of Quinte please welcome Same Valdivia, overall badass...2024-01-121h 08
Babes of QuinteIt's a cross over with the Mark & Charity Coffee PodcastStarboard Communications Ltd. has two radio stations, on digital news source and TWO podcasts, so obviously we had to do a crossover episode to start 2024!The Mark & Charity Coffee Podcast is updated daily from Monday to Friday, the pod goes beyond the radio waves, offering extended interviews and casual banter about the hottest trending news items. Mark and Charity bring their signature blend of wit, humour, and genuine curiosity to the table, making each episode something you don’t want to miss.✨ Listen to more Mark & Charity Coffee Podcast Episodes at 955hitsfm.ca/mark...2024-01-0554 minBabes of QuinteAnti-racism in a consciously intersectional way ~ Judith Burfoot, farmer & All Welcome Here PEC FounderIn 2019, Judith Burfoot, a Black woman in Prince Edward County, noticed a need for rural Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) to connect and based on recent events, there was also a broader need for anti-racism. All Welcome Here is a non-profit organization that focuses on linking people of color in rural PEC in order to provide support, social connectedness and business assistance. Judith moved to the County to farm sheep, goats, chickens, and vegetables, and provide a better life for her children. Babes of Quinte please welcome Judith Burfoot, farmer and founder of Al...2023-12-151h 19Babes of Quinte”Tourism is a force for good” ~ Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing BoardOur next guest ran so we could walk.Anna Fraiberg, Jen Achilles, Trevor Norris and Dug Stevenson make up the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board. You want to talk about loving where you live? These individuals spend countless hours marketing tourism in Belleville, Brighton, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Napanee, Quinte West, and the Quinte Home Builders Association.Babes of Quinte, please welcome Anna, Jen, Trevor & Dug, the team at Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing. ✨ Learn more about the Bay of Quinte at bayofquinte.ca✨ Meet...2023-12-081h 21Babes of QuintePuns & Passion ~ Ruth Ingersoll the Executive Director and Cristina Cadavid Gamble the Funding Coordinator CDC QuinteWhen people hear "CDC" they immediately think Centre for Disease Control, but we are here to change that.CDC Quinte stands for the Community Development Council of Quinte. The organization provides food security programs to help the people of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties access an adequate supply of safe, affordable, and nutritious food without social or economic barriers.Today we are going to learn more about CDC Quinte from the experts, Babes of Quinte please welcome Ruth Ingersoll the Executive Director, and Cristina Cadavid Gamble the Funding Coordinator.✨ Learn more about CDC Qu...2023-12-011h 18Babes of QuinteRoaring to Relaxed ~ Tasha Shaw-Verbic, Owner & lead dog trainer at Fearless TailsTasha Shaw-Verbic is the owner & dog trainer at Fearless Tails. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, certified separation Anxiety Professional, and certified Family Dog Mediator. She uses Humane Training to offer programs for anxious, nervous, or reactive dogs, helping dog parents transform challenges with their dog's behaviour into something they can be proud of.Babes of Quinte please welcome Tasha Shaw-Verbic the owner and lead dog trainer at Fearless Tails.✨ Learn more about Fearless Tails at fearlesstails.com ✨ Like Fearless Tails on Facebook @fearlesstails ✨ Follow Fearless Tails on Ins...2023-11-241h 32Babes of QuinteBonus Episode: ”Live” from the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation Boots & Bling GalaThe amazing Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation team invited the Babes of Quinte podcast to record "live" at the Boots and Bling Gala 👢The Boots and Bling gala was an incredible success, raising over $403,531 to purchase a new state-of-the-art C-Arm machine and five new video cystoscopes for bladder cancer screening. We enjoyed speaking with sponsors, community members, and volunteers. Babes of Quinte please enjoy the first ever "Live" episode from the TMHF Boots & Bling Gala 💎✨ Learn more about the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation at tmhfoundation.com✨ Like TMHF on Facebook @trentonmemor...2023-11-2137 minBabes of Quinte72: What do they not do ~ Jessica Coolen Executive Director of the Quinte West Youth CentreToday we have a Quinte transplant in the studio who is positively impacting Quinte West. Jessica Coolen is the Executive Director of the Quinte West Youth Centre. She is originally from the Niagara Region and attended Brock University to complete a bachelor of arts in Child and Youth Services. She landed in Belleville in 2013 to complete the child and youth worker diploma. She is dedicated to the non-profit sector and has experience supporting youth with housing, employment, and foster care.Today we will learn about the history of QWYC, the programs they offer, and the...2023-11-181h 03Babes of Quinte71: Sippin’ in Style~ with Jenn Vanner owner of Westy Wine ToursToday's episode is going to be a real treat. Our guest is not only a connoisseur of wine, but also an educator in more ways than one. Jenn Vanner is the owner and operator of Westy Wine Tours and an elementary school teacher.She grew up in Belleville, but got her teaching credentials from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. She's here today to shed some light on wine touring in the county, what goes into planning a tour, and to tell us the story of how she got her first vintage VW bus.B...2023-11-101h 07Babes of Quinte70: Tangents, pastries, and coffee ~ Benjamin Batelaan owner of Benji’s Coffee BarAfter doing some fast math, we believe Benjamin Batelaan is our youngest guest. From culinary school to pop-ups to magical macaroons and mirror-glazed cakes, Benjamin has been doing a LOT in a very short amount of time. He's a Loyalist College Alumni who graduated from Culinary Management in 2020 and went back last January to complete Business Management and Addictions and Mental Health.His new space is maybe opening in two days from the day we're recording this... So, we're getting him at a wonderfully chaotic time.Babes of Quinte, please welcome Benjamin Batelaan...2023-11-031h 14Babes of Quinte69: Beds are for sleeping & Sex~ Nicola Robertson owner of Diamond PhysiotherapyNicola Robertson is the owner of Diamond Physiotherapy. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and a Bachelor of Science Honors in physiotherapy from the University of Glasgow. In 2008 she moved across the Atlantic Ocean to Nova Scotia to work as part of a multidisciplinary health team. Nicola eventually ended up in our little slice of paradise. She founded Diamond Physiotherapy to challenge traditional physiotherapies and reconnect people with their bodies physically and mentally. We're sure you will all be booking an appointment by the end of this, Babes of Quinte please welcome N...2023-10-271h 24Babes of Quinte68: Let It Rip ~ Lindy Thomson Clinical Hypnotherapist & RTT PractitionerOur next guest describes Hypnotherapy as a very effective and profound journey through healing, discovery and change. Lindy Thomson was born in Belleville... lived life almost everywhere and then decided to settle back in Quinte. Throughout her life, she found people naturally gravitated toward her and felt safe sharing things they'd never told anyone. After realizing this was her calling, it led her to becoming a hynotherapist both online and through Renew Wellness Clinic.We're going to dive into her journey, what hypnotherapy is, what it does and how it helps, myths and so much...2023-10-201h 25
Babes of Quinte67: Nutritionist turned Cookie Queen ~ Larissa Punzalan, The Cookie MamaOur next guest has been recommended to us by multiple people.Larissa Punzalan grew up in Richmond Hill and now calls PEC home. Like many of us, she started a pandemic hobby but was one of the small number that kept at it! In the fall of 2021, she officially launched The Cookie Mama! Her skillet-style cookies are creative, delicious, and GIANT. Larissa uses her social media platforms to showcase her delicious cookie creations and to highlight the importance of work-life balance.Babes of Quinte, please welcome the sweetest guest we've had so far...2023-10-121h 10Babes of Quinte66: Olympics, Horse Dancing & AHL hockey ~ Breanne Matthews the SVP of Business Operations and Alternate Governor with the Belleville SenatorsOur next guest is another person we have had on our hit list for a while. She is truly an inspiration and is a big part of the Quinte community. Breanne Matthews grew up in Toronto and has listed her first job as a horseback rider. After high school attended the University of the West of England to complete a Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching. She has an impressive career in marketing and communications. She spent just over 3.5 years as the Head of Marketing and Communications with a...2023-10-061h 21Babes of Quinte66: Olympics, Horse Dancing & the Belleville Sens ~ Breanne Matthews, Senior Vice President and Alternate Governor at Belleville SenatorsOur next guest is another person we have had on our hit list for a while. She is truly an inspiration and is a big part of the Quinte community.
Breanne Matthews grew up in Toronto and has listed her first job as a horseback rider. After high school attended the University of the West of England to complete a Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching.
She has an impressive career in marketing and communications. She spent just over 3.5 years as the Head of Marketing and Communications with a Canadian fertility co...2023-10-051h 21Babes of Quinte65: ADHD Murder Opossums with Kelly ScottAs you may know (or not) before we interview guests, we have them fill out pre-interview forms. It's not deep: the basics, name, email, first job, current job, hometown. We also leave a spot for 'topics to avoid' or 'topics I definitely want to talk about and any additional comments we may need to know.Just to give you an idea of how this episode is going to go, our next guest wrote, "poo poo" beside additional comments.Kelly Scott is a medical esthetician at the Beauty Collective. She somehow went from a Loebs grocery...2023-09-281h 07Babes of Quinte64: Learning new things~Callie Hill executive director of Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:naIndigenous peoples continuously work to reclaim their rights, language, and culture that were taken from them through colonization. Over 30 years ago a group of parents from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory came together to create a way to raise their children so they could learn and honour their language and culture. Through this goal came Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na which plays a significant role in ensuring community members have access to their culture and language. Babes of Quinte please help welcome Callie Hill the executive director of the Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO)....2023-09-211h 18Babes of Quinte63: Embracing the Cringe ~ That Queen Ethan (The County Queen)Today we are excited to welcome our most fabulous guest to date. That Queen Ethan is originally from Kitchener but came to Belleville for high school. After two years at York University for Theatre and living that city life he eventually returned to the Quinte area and oh are we happy about it.To prepare for this episode we naturally deep-dived into That Queen Ethan's Instagram. As you may expect, it is truly magical.Drag, fashion, and makeup have always been an outlet for Ethan, and in 2021 after many years of dabbling in drag, he...2023-09-141h 17Babes of Quinte62: The wrong turn to the right place - Naneen & Laurie of County FareToday is our second time having sisters on the podcast and it always gets fun having siblings on the podcast. I mean who can you get more real with than family? Naneen and Laurie spent most of their childhood in Toronto after their mom moved from Montreal to Tornoto and started a gourmet French food catering company. Naneen has worked a variety of jobs in the city and owned a landscaping business for many years. 10 years ago she decided to relocate to Prince Edward County and Buy an existing Jam business. County Fare is now a family-run...2023-09-071h 13Babes of Quinte61: We could even have cheese ~ Megan Barnhart & Ryan Bush owners of WavyWe are so excited to welcome two Bay of Quinte locals who have opened an eclectic shop in Tyendinaga! Megan Barnhart was born and raised in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. After high school, she went to Seneca College for Fashion merchandising. Along her way, she met a Skater boy, Ryan Bush, and she did not say "see you later boy" because now they are co-owners of Wavy. Wavy is a wellness, skateboard, and specialty drinks store. Megan and Ryan are passionate about staying healthy and wanted to offer a space that offers the community the same...2023-08-311h 18Babes of Quinte60: ”Do you know French?” with Ash Murrell Director and Creative Lead at AMP Visual MediaWe met our next guest for the first time in person while he was taking a tour of our offices. Then we went to tour his studio. And now he's here. Does this mean we're best friends now? We think so.We've always wondered what people think about when they go on runs, for Ash Murrell, it was AMP Visual Media. Show off.In all seriousness, Ash has assembled a team of ridiculously talented people to create some of the most compelling visual media assets for clients like Mops Inc. The United Way, Quintelicious, Discover...2023-08-241h 29Babes of Quinte59: You are KENOUGH ~ Cale Fair (Vice President) & Katie Parodo (Hospitality Lead) of Black Bear Ridge Golf & ResortDid you know that Black Bear Ridge Golf Course started to unfold by Real Estate developers in the late 1980s? It took several years to reach its opening date in 2005 but it immediately became one of the top new golf course designs in North America by Golf Digest.Fast forward to a Global pandemic when two outta towners, decided to buy the course and transform the golf course into a four-season resort.Cale Fair grew up near Guelph and moved to Toronto for his career. After a start-up he had been working on went under...2023-08-171h 12Babes of Quinte58: Pure Optimism with Loyalist College Students ~ Naveen, Kashish, & HannahIn this episode, we are chatting with Students from Loyalist College who all have something in common.... none of them are from Quinte. We're going to get into the nitty gritty of student life, why they decided to choose Quinte for schooling and of course their favourite potato chip! Babes of Quinte please welcome Loyalist students, Naveen, Kashish, and Hannah! ✨ Learn more about Loyalist College student life at loyalistcollege.com✨ Follow Loyalist College on Instagram @loyalistcollege✨ Like Loyalist College on Facebook @loyalistcollege____________________________________________________________________Thank you to this epis...2023-08-101h 30Babes of Quinte57: Personal growth, anxiety meds, and solid female friendships w/ Rachel BiesIn this episode, we have a transplant who moved to PEC a couple of years ago from the city. She's made it home with her son and has immersed herself in everything Prince Edward County. She is resilient and jumps into life head first and that's why we love her.Rachel Bies is a caterer, private chef, registered nutritionist, and writer, plus is on a new journey of owning a boutique property management company. She is an open book and shares the good, bad, and ugly with her over 13 thousand Instagram followers.We talk personal...2023-08-041h 22Babes of Quinte56: Family business, greige, & a showroom opening ~ Ashley Watson of Accent Kitchen Cabinet RefinishingOur guest today has the most contagious positive energy! Ashely Watson grew up down the road in Bath but relocated with her family a couple of years ago to continue the family business in the Bay of Quinte. In 1988 her mom, Jenny, and aunt, Susie, established Accent Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing. It started as refinishing and restoring antique furniture. Little did the pair know that this would become a generational business over 30 years later. In the last 30 years, the business has transitioned to refinishing kitchen cabinets using a lacquer finish.Babes of Quinte please w...2023-07-271h 05Babes of Quinte55: Always bring a sleeping bag ~ Megan Hamilton founder of UBU SkillsToday we technically have our first out-of-towner. We were so happy she reached out to us after Brazen. Meghan Hamilton is originally from Toronto and now calls Kingston home. After high school, she attended the Toronto Metropolitan University theatre school. Her post-secondary journey brought her struggle with anxiety and depression to the surface. After working in the acting world for a couple of years, she decided to choose happiness and switch paths. She began writing and learning how to produce film and theatre. She also started to play the guitar. She continued to put positive energy into m...2023-07-201h 22Babes of Quinte54: No nonsense energy with Alexis Garland ~Head Designer & CEO of Designs by Alexis RoseToday we are excited to welcome a Quinte transplant who has become a close friend. Alexis Garland started her journey into the flower world at a young age working in her Mother's Flower shop in Beaverton called "Garlands". She started the process of completing a BA in Archaeology at Trent University but after two years decided to head home and commit to foral design full time. Her skills are insane and she brings so much beauty into the world through her dried and fresh floral designs for weddings and other occasions. She followed her passion...2023-07-131h 36Babes of Quinte53: Teamwork, self care & dogs ~ Zoey Jouwstra, Special Events Coordinator at The Children’s FoundationAllow me to introduce a remarkable individual whose journey has been shaped by resilience, passion and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community.Growing up in a modest household with a young single mother who worked tirelessly to provide the same opportunities as her classmates, she understands firsthand the value of inclusive experiences for children. Inspired by her upbringing, she's dedicated her career to supporting local families in need through their work.With a background in radio broadcasting, she honed her skills under the guidance of a remarkable mentor and a supportive...2023-07-061h 11Babes of Quinte52: Our longest commitment to-date ~ 1 year anniversary episode with Kay & KatieWith a lot of laughter, tears, and support from amazing listeners and guests, the Babes of Quinte podcast is celebrating 1-year (52 episodes). In honor of 1-year, we wanted to have a one-on-one chat with each other. Naturally, it was a lot of tangents but was exactly what we needed. After one- year we have officially decided we have moved from "two under-qualified babes" to "two semi-qualified babes". Thank you to all of you Babes of Quinte for supporting us through this whirlwind of a year! ________________________________________________________________________________✨Join The Babes Network ✨ CLICK HERE TO JOIN...2023-07-0459 minBabes of Quinte51: A XXL Dragon’s Den experience ~Tina Nguyen Founder & CEO of XXL & Co. PART 2We told you she was fresh off a trip to Dragon's Den! In Part 2 Tina Nguyen, the Founder and CEO of XXL Scrunchie and Co. gives us all the magical details of her experience pitching to the dragons! ✨ Order XXL online at xxlandco.com✨ Follow XXL on Instagram @xxl.scrunchie✨ Follow XXL on TikTok @xxl.scrunchie✨ Subscribe to XXL on YouTube @XXLScrunchieCo_____________________________________________________________________Thank you to this episode's partnersFamily Dental Centre ✨ Follow FDC on Instagram @fdcfamily✨ Like FDC on Facebook @familydentalcentreDesigns by Ale...2023-06-2945 minBabes of Quinte50: Make it an XXL episode ~ Tina Nguyen Founder & CEO of XXL & Co. PART 1Our next guest on the hit list since day one.Her transparency, authenticity, entrepreneurial spirit, and badass product lineup have earned her over 13.2 million likes on Tiktok and nearly 900 thousand followers across her social channels. Did I mention that she started her business in her apartment?Not only is she creating her XXL empire in the Bay of Quinte, but she's also an incredibly talented graphic designer and has a degree in Psychology from OttawaU.She's fresh off a trip to the Dragon's Den, and I'm too excited now; let's just get into...2023-06-221h 20Babes of Quinte49: From the Disney Store to bones + photography ~ Deanna WayToday we have a Quinte transplant who relocated to the area from Ottawa. Her first job was at the Disney Store in the Bayshore Mall in Ottawa and we love that. Deanna Way is a gem of a human we first met at Brazen. She has a badass list of education, so she may be our most qualified guest yet. After high school, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Carleton University and then went on to Algonquin College to complete an Advanced Diploma in Applied Museum Studies. She went abroad to receive...2023-06-151h 26Babes of Quinte48: I love you, say it back~ Rebecca Reeves founder/owner of Boudoir Babes SquadToday we have a true babe in the studio! She grew up down the road in the tiny town of Colborne. Her first job was at the Sobey's in Brighton but she spent a lot of time in our lovely town of Belleville. After high school, she relocated to Belleville full-time and completed the developmental service worker program. She then decided to follow her undeniable love of chasing sunsets, natural light, and candid moments and become a photographer. She had a wide range of skills and offered lifestyle photography shoots for events, branding shoots, headshots, and more.2023-06-081h 17Babes of Quinte47: A serious announcement but make it fun! ~ Elizah (There She Glows & 100 Acre Wood)Today we have a returning guest and we are so excited she stay in touch so we could have her back to tell us some big news. Elizah was here for episode 38 with the team from 100 Acre Wood. Since sometimes we are slow on the uptick we didnt realize before prepping for that episode that Elizah is also the founder of There She Glows. Last Fall we had the pleasure of hearing Elizah speak on a panel about There She Glows as part of Business Week with the Quinte West Chamber. Since then we have learned so...2023-06-011h 40Babes of Quinte46: It’s showtime ~ Tim Porter & Emily Mewett of Tweed & Co TheatreWe have two theatre lovers from Tweed & Co in the Studio today. Tweed & Co Theatre is a registered charity and is a creator and producer of original Canadian musical theatre, as well as quality professional grassroots regional theatre. They operate the Marble Arts Centre in Tweed and the Village Playhouse in Bancroft. They have spent over 14 years bringing theatre and musicals to magical rural areas.Tim Porter is the Artistic Director and grew up in Tweed and had his first job at Poplars Golf Course. After high school, he went to St. Lawrence College for Musical Theatre...2023-05-261h 29Babes of Quinte45: It’s pretty groovy ~ Andy ForgieWe are honoured that our next guest took time out of his day to come in to record with us. He is the definition of a Belleville local! He grew up in the east end and still lives in that area.His journey into music began when he was just nine years old. He picked up a guitar for the first time in the 6th grade and although impatient in the learning process made it work for him. In middle school, he and a couple of buddies created a band and continued to play together through high...2023-05-181h 23Babes of Quinte44: Bring the dad energy ~ Evan Furmidge with Rufo Real Estate TeamOur next guest is someone Kay met when she first moved to the Bay of Quinte nearly 14 years ago. Admittedly, she hasn't seen him in about 8 years, but in her brain, they're still bros, so here we are....He's currently a Realtor at the Rufo Real Estate team and makes informative content with his signature 'dad joke' humour. Like, how a single man shouldn't hang Beer Store artwork when staging a condo.Don't let that fool you though, Evan is super knowledgeable about market trends, interest rates, income properties and the hottest topic on everyone's...2023-05-111h 37Babes of Quinte43: Birds sounds & other things w/ Keirra Reid & Christine ReidToday we have our first siblings on the pod. One is technically a recurring guest but due to technical difficulties, the general podcast listeners did not hear it.Keirra Reid is the head chef at The Grange Winery. She also was kind enough to be our special guest for out "Let's See What Happens" Bingo. Her first official job was in a Bakery in Haliburton. She paved her way through the culinary world and now creates the most amazing food for Prince Edward County to Enjoy. She is a badass aunt and a dog mom to an...2023-05-041h 33
Babes of Quinte42: We are crafty kweens ~ Sarah Tokley owner of Your Creative JunctionToday we are talking to an extremely crafty kween! She is living our crafting dream! We have been Instagram friends from near the beginning of the launch of the podcast and this luckily meant we have been able to watch her grow her family, with the addition of an adorable pupper. We've also had the pleasure of watching her take what brings her joy and grow it into a business.Sarah Tokley is originally from Ingersoll, Ontario, but now calls Belleville home. She attended Durham College for sports administration but after having to regroup during...2023-04-271h 23Babes of Quinte41: BDE in Real Estate ~ Dominique McIntyre, team lead of McIntyre Vaughan & Co Real Estate GroupWhen I came across our next guest, I thought, "If I were to open a dictionary right now, this person's photo would be beside the definition of BDE."For those uneducated, BDE is big d*ck energy, which means you walk with confidence, but not arrogance.She was born in Chatham, Ontario. Which by the way is also home to Sam Panopoulos – inventor of the Hawaiian pizza, but now is a proud resident of Quinte West.Her first job was corn detasseling and honestly have NO idea what that means. She left Chatham to...2023-04-201h 18Babes of Quinte40: Local weirdo & cool dad ~ Alex Currie, co-owner of Finally BeveragesTRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses alcoholism, binge drinking, and alcohol abuse.
Our next guest's first job was hanging out with deformed lobsters at the Atlantic Fisheries Museum, which sounds actually kind of cute. I know lobsters aren't that cute, but I digress.
One of his current ventures started at a BBQ with a bonding moment, quick bff vibes and that indescribable, "let's start a business together" energy. Also reinforces why I think BBQs are the best.
That venture is called Finally Beverages. They make non-alcoholic versions of everyone's favourite cocktails in small batches u...2023-04-121h 22Babes of Quinte39: Fat & Fabulous ~ Lindsay McAllister owner of Laluxe FemmeTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains parts about eating disorders and drug use. Today we are talking to a Quinte Transplant a self-proclaimed Curvy lady who loves traveling, eating, and shopping. She is also a dog mom to two cute puppers and a plant mom to MANY!She has a degree from Queen's University in Psychology and continued on to attend George Brown College for Assaulted Women and Children's Counsellor and Advocate (which is essentially a feminist social work school). She has been and continues to be an advocate for curvy girls and plus-size women on s...2023-04-051h 36Babes of Quinte38: A wedding venue, a love story & a magical team~ 100 Acre WoodToday we are chatting with the team from 100 Acre Wood. The owner Mary and Kevin met and fell in love in 2010. They had always felt a pull to the county and in 2015 they purchased the 100 Acre Wood property, knowing they would eventually be hosting memorable events. They hosted their first two weddings in 2017 which happened to be their own and then Mary's sister's. They now host weddings all season long offering a magical venue and serving possibly the best food you have ever experienced. Mary is a planner at the venue and makes sure each couple's wedding d...2023-03-301h 30Babes of Quinte37: Bluey, Sheep & Merch ~ Jen Beldam owner of Northern Craft Supply Co.Today we are talking to a Quinte transplant who now calls Cherry Valley home. Originally from Peterborough where she had her first job at Country style as a drive-thru and counter attendant. She then went to the University of Ottawa and completed a Bachelor of Commerce. She used her degree to work in the Marketing industry. She relocated to the beautiful Cherry Valley with her husband and dog. She has 6 super fat sheep, a beautiful garden, and chickens on her property. She opened Northern Craft Supply Co. originally out of her house. NCS is a women-owned and...2023-03-221h 17
Babes of Quinte36: Chub Rub & Stuff ~ Fit with Holly Aman** Trigger Warning: This episode contains talk about mental health, diet culture, body shame, and disordered eating **We are so happy that today's guest slid into our DMs a couple of months ago. From the moment we first spoke with we instantly clicked.She is a Quinte local who grew up in beautiful Wellington. She listed her first job as a toss-up between her dad's butcher shop (which I am obsessed with) and working at Presquile Provincial Parks as a maintenance student. I mean what gets more Bay of Quinte than that?Babes of...2023-03-151h 29Babes of Quinte35: Go Find Less ~ Julie Sweeney** Trigger Warning: This episode contains talk about mental health, diet culture, body shame, and disordered eating **Today we are chatting with a Quinte transplant who is originally from the west coast! Her hometown is Comox BC but she now calls the Bay of Quinte home. She has an impressive resume. Right out of high school, she completed an office admin certificate. Later she completed a legal assistant certificate and started a personal training certificate. Ultimately she finished a diploma in Advanced Psychology and Counselling and SSW at Loyalist College. She then completed a degree in F...2023-03-081h 10Babes of Quinte34: A juice cleanse, business collaboration & a broken sink ~ Taylor RussettOn today's episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Taylor Russett, a Campbellford local with an impressive background. Growing up near Hoards Station, Taylor is possibly the youngest guest we've had on the podcast. He earned his Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies from Carlton University and went on to complete a Masters in Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Queen's University.Taylor's entrepreneurial spirit led him to start Russett Photography in 2016, where he specializes in capturing genuine expressions of love and connection, from family bonds to new engagements and baby's first moments. In 2020, he also opened...2023-03-011h 04Babes of Quinte33: Big CEO Energy ~ Stephanie Rayton CEO of Mops Inc.Today we are talking to a Quinte transplant who has made a name for herself as a successful female entrepreneur in the area. Stephanie Rayton is originally from Barrie and is a mom to three amazing girls. She relocated to the Bay of Quinte hoping for a slower-paced lifestyle. After settling in and getting to know her new community she launched her first business, Mommy Mops. Mommy Mops was the cleaning company you didn't have to clean for. Her hope was that busy families wouldn't beat themselves up about the state of their homes and welcome an o...2023-02-221h 21Babes of Quinte32: It’s more than a logo ~ Alyssa Zwonok of Nomad Cre8tiveToday on the pod, we have my kind of boss-ass bitch. Alyssa Zwonok is the Founder & CEO of Nomad Cre8tive, a remote creative agency specializing in branding, digital marketing, graphic design, social media, content creation, and more. One of the most unique aspects of her company is that they are 100% remote. This means their team can work from anywhere and can take clients from all over the world.Alyssa’s team of fearless creatives has created for CANNA Canada, Little Burgundy Shoes, The Aldo Group, Royal LePage - and some local clients including The Main Character PEC...2023-02-151h 16Babes of Quinte31: Pee Bowls, Scooters & Chaos~ Stoney Lonesome with Victor Cooper, Kelly McKinney, Allisha Pelletier & Matt DeMilleToday we have our first returning guest who convinced some of his friends to join our podcast. You made have heard the name, been told about it from a friend, or stumbled upon it on FIBE TV. Stoney Lonesome is produced by Eighty Twenty Studio and is a sketch comedy series about life on the wrong side of the tracks but the right side of life. Full of familiar Belleville faces this show brings the humor we need while highlighting some of our area's landmarks. Babes of Quinte please welcome Kelly McKinney, Victor Cooper, Alisha Pelletier, and M...2023-02-081h 33Babes of Quinte30: My Bailiwick ~ Cole NaylerStepping in at the 11th hour to save our butt is our friend and co-worker, Cole Nayler. He grew up in Kingston and then attended Conestoga College in Kitchener for Broadcast Radio and TV.You may recognize his voice from 95.5 Hits FM and Cool 100.1 but he does so many things at Starboard Communications. His official title is Promotions Manager and Marketing Coordinator. He has agreed to talk to us about himself and the upcoming Superbowl as long as snakes are not involved in the interview. He is married to a wonderful lady who we may l...2023-02-011h 31Babes of Quinte29: ”Do The Damn Thing” ~Ashley & Emma from the Grace InnAfter two years of labour and community support the Grace Inn Shelter opened its doors to the unhoused population of Belleville on December 16th, 2019. The Grace Inn is a 21-bed emergency shelter for adults in downtown Belleville, with a special focus on dignity, community, and mentorship. To date, the shelter has provided over 19,000 overnight bed stays 38,342 meals and 4519 volunteer hours. In 2022 the shelter opened the Shiloh house which is a 5-bedroom + 1 accessible studio unit for male-identifying individuals.We are so excited to have the opportunity to chat with two experienced individuals and learn more about w...2023-01-261h 34Babes of Quinte28. ”DICK” ~ Kyle WoolvenToday we have the pleasure of talking to the potential next Mayor of Belleville. A man of many talents, he is a comedian, writer, actor, producer, director, and musician. He grew up in our beautiful Belleville and has made a name for himself in our friendly city.After years of people telling him to be a stand-up comedian and him thinking it was a trash career, he decided he wanted a fun and exciting future, so he auditioned for the Comedy Program at Humber College. He now teaches his comedy skills to young minds at Durham College. ...2023-01-181h 20Babes of Quinte27: ”My Hamster Spins Differently” ~ Kyle & James from Flossie’s Sandwich ParlorWe are so excited to be chatting with two individuals bringing bold sandwiches to the Quinte Area!Kyle was raised in Ottawa and eventually moved to Toronto to work in the corporate world. That is where he met his now wife, Nelda. Kyle had a dream of opening a sandwich parlour and with the support of his wife, the pair decided to move out of the big city to open a business in Prince Edward County. That is when Flossie’s made its way to the County. Kyle jumped in head first and started hustling sandwiches at th...2023-01-111h 35Babes of Quinte26: ”Have A Legal Document” ~ New Hope Surrogacy with Julia & JennaToday we are chatting with the owners of New Hope Surrogacy. New hope is a Canadian Consulting agency that takes pride in supporting couples and individuals through surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, and adoption journeys. We are keeping this introduction short because we want to hear it all from the experts! Ladies and Gentlemen and everyone in between please welcome Julia Howell and Jenna Spencer from New Hope Surrogacy ✨ For more information on New Hope Click Here✨ Like New Hope on Facebook @NewHopeSurrogacyInc✨ Follow New Hope on Instagram @newhopesurrogacyinc...2023-01-051h 13Babes of Quinte25: Quinte Film Alternative ~ Gayle & MinnyToday we are talking to not one, but two fabulous retirees who have dedicated their time to the Quinte Film Alternative. The Quinte Film Alternative has been presenting its first-run films in the Belleville area for 27 years. The organization brings must-see Canadian and International movies to the area. You can attend Quinte Film Alternative viewings at the Empire Theatre in Belleville on alternate Wednesdays from September to June.Ladies, gentlemen & everyone in between please welcome Gayle Parks the president of Quinte Film Alternative, and Minny Verburg the Sponsorship Coordinator with Quinte Film Alternative. ...2022-12-2955 minBabes of Quinte24: New word: Housing Continuum ~ Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward HastingsToday we are chatting with two extremely qualified people, who do incredibly important work for the community.Hazzem Koudsi is the executive Direct of Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings and Bridget Purdy is the Affiliate Services Coordinator for the organization. Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings has helped contribute to the housing inventory in Belleville for 28 years. They have partnered with families, developers, contractors, volunteers, donors, and suppliers to meet the growing demand for affordable home ownership. A large part of Habitat for Humanity PEH is Restore, which is a volunteer-supported social enterprise that se...2022-12-211h 16Babes of Quinte23: 3 Kids & a Restaurant ~ Phuong Nguyen from Saigon Restaurant WellingtonToday we are chatting with Belleville lifer. Her family relocated to Belleville from Vietnam when she was just a baby. She grew up in Belleville working at her family's restaurant. After high school, she attended the Humber Jazz Music Program and later the York University Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Program. She ultimately returned to Quinte to help at the Saigon Restaurant Belleville. The family relocated the restaurant to Wellington in 2018. Saigon Restaurant Wellington continues to be a no-nonsense Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant, that focuses on food made to order to decrease the amount of food waste. ...2022-12-141h 15Babes of Quinte22: Bay of Quinte BundlesToday we are chatting with a Quinte Transplant originally from North Bay. She has an impressive resume, that started at the Empire Hotel in North Bay when she was 14. She relocated to the Bay of Quinte in 2018 with her husband to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She is currently a glass artist and beekeeper. She used her artisan skills to create Artisans on 37 gift shop, where she retails her handcrafted fused glass artwork, jewelry, Pawsh Pet Collars, as well as upcycled thrifted items that have been transformed into lovely farmhouse chic decor. She also uses b...2022-12-0755 minBabes of Quinte21: Breakfast Pizza~ Jenn McKayToday we are chatting with a true fashionista! Born in Halifax then growing up in Toronto. She attended Loyalist College Radio Broadcasting program before it was cool. She started her family in Kitchener and spent many years there. We now consider her a local since she moved to Belleville 10 years ago. You may recognize her voice from your morning commute since she is one of the incredible hosts of the Cool 100 morning show. She has three adult children plus two dogs and two cats. She has countless hobbies and creates some amazing things. She is a...2022-11-301h 14Babes of Quinte20: Just Do It ~ Jenny ChandlerToday we are chatting with a firecracker who definitely matches our energy! She is a hyper-local and grew up in Carrying Place and now lives in Quinte West. Her first job was in the Sears Warehouse and she later attended the Business Admin and Accounting Program at Loyalist College. After years of working in the accounting, administration, and customer service field she branched out on her own to create Simple Desk to help entrepreneurs with their administrative and marketing needs. When she is not being a boss, she is hanging out with her dau...2022-11-231h 07Babes of Quinte19: Floss Your Teeth ~ Dr. YasminWe are keeping on the Medical trend this week! This week our guest may have grown up in the big city of Ottawa but now calls the small town of Grafton Home. She attended the University of Ottawa for a casual degree of Biochemistry. Before continuing to the University of Western to complete the Doctor of Dental Surgery program, she spent two months in Tanzania, Africa doing volunteer dentistry. She saw extensive poverty and felt her time there caring for patients. The experience developed her strong interest in children and children’s dentistry. She's been a de...2022-11-161h 03Babes of Quinte18: Don’t Worry, I’m Listening ~ Dr. Maria CowardToday we are going to get educated about eye health 👀Our guest today is a Batawa local whose fondest childhood memories were skiing at Batawa Ski Hill, exploring outdoor trails and going to the big town of Trenton for a movie and pizza. She grew up in the eye business. Her first job was answering phones and selling glasses at the family Optometry business in Brighton. She took a victory lap at Albert College after finishing Grade 12 at Bayside Secondary School. Following her victory lap she attended the University of Ottawa where she completed an Hono...2022-11-091h 14Babes of Quinte17: Shoot your shot & go to therapy ~ Chris WigginsToday we are chatting with our first guest that is a Quinte local who decided to leave our little paradise. We try not to judge him too hard. He went to Nicholson Catholic School and had the pleasure of wearing a fun uniform. He then went on to study Radio, Television and Film at Niagara College. He loves basketball and is currently part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League and the Frasier Valley Bandits as the in-game host.He is very close to his family and you may even see his mom, sister an...2022-10-261h 18Babes of Quinte16: A block of cheddar cheese & a bottle of glue ~ Matt DeMilleWe are not even sure how to start the introduction for our guest this week. You’ve definitely heard his name, you probably follow his Instagram, you may have had the pleasure of tasting his food, and you have possibly seen him on a Fibe TV showStealing most of the following information from his own website he grew up in rural Ontario and has French Canadian Roots. He knew at an early age that the kitchen was his calling. He completed training at George Brown College in Toronto and entered into the Big City Food Scene. He...2022-10-191h 23Babes of Quinte15: Girls Inc. Limestone~ Michelle & CharlotteToday we are chatting with not one guest but two.Michelle Fields is an out-of-towner and our second guest to list Oromocto, New Brunswick as their hometown, which is truly shocking to us. She lived in Kingston and moved back to work there after University. She attended the University of Ottawa and received a Bachelor of Honours in Psychology with a Minor in Theatre. She then continued to St. Lawrence College and completed the Social Services program. Charlotte Lees is very local and continues to return to Belleville after trying out different cities/towns. After h...2022-10-121h 05Babes of Quinte14: Do What Makes You Happy ~ Bob LoiselleToday we are interviewing a Quinte transplant initially from Oromocto New Brunswick, which as of 2016 had a population of just over 9,000. After getting out of New Brunswick he completed a Bachelor of Education at Queens University. His first teaching job took him out of the Country to Periera Colombia where he taught Grade 8. After teaching for a couple of years he completed a Masters of Education and is currently teaching in Belleville, Ontario. He teaches senior social studies, history, politics, and economics. He was Katie's grade 8 basketball coach and teacher from 2009-2013. In 2014, he was di...2022-10-051h 06Babes of Quinte13: I’ve Been Awake Forever~ Mark PhilbinIn this week's episode, we discovered our very own co-worker is a treasure chest of facts and fun. We consider him somewhat of a local celebrity who has been tickling your eardrums for over 25 years on the FM radio waves. Originally from Western Ontario, he made his way to Quinte with his family after completing the radio broadcasting program at Fanshaw College in London. He never gave up on his radio dream and has been a long-term morning show host.He is a loving husband and father, a writer, a book lover, and a...2022-09-281h 13Babes of Quinte12: SPF ~ Samm FoleyThis week's guest is the definition of a Lady Boss! We are truly honoured to have her on the podcast! Originally from Madoc, she graduated from post-secondary school with a Bachelor of Science, in Nursing then worked as an emergency room nurse and worked for a prominent plastic surgeon in Montreal. She has over 8 years of experience in pharmaceuticals. She used her love of cosmetic medicine and entrepreneurial spirit to start The Beauty Collective in Belleville and create The Academy by INJCT. She continues to excel in business and has completed an MBA. She is involved in m...2022-09-211h 11Babes of Quinte11: It’s Like Garbage On My Teeth ~ Al LewisIn a quick turn of events we ended up chatting with one of our friends and co-workers this week.He is super local. He was born and raised in the area and his parents even meet in high school at the Memorial Arena. He use to do karate and enjoyed roller balding on the waterfront trail. He has two kids and a wife that we believe are real. He's funny, kind of cool, and always comes up with stupid ideas that we help execute. You may recognize his voice if you listen to Le...2022-09-141h 12Babes of Quinte10: ”Learn, Observe, Manifest, then Create” ~ Josh LabelleToday we have the honour of chatting with a true local. Originally from Belleville and now working and raising a family in the area. He has used his photography, videography, and content creation skills to develop BLOG BOQ & LARO Communications. He uses his platforms to highlight the Quinte Area through a “millennial lens” for locals and visitors. He’s worked with some pretty prominent local businesses such as Burger Revolution, Downtown Belleville, Kita Beauty Lounge, The Belleville General Hospital Foundation and much more.He says he’s an open book which is dangerous in this studio! 2022-09-071h 18Babes of QuinteBONUS Ep. 01: Terminology with Nikki AutenOur first ever BONUS episode! Here's the deal~ we had an amazing conversation with Nikki Auten that ended up being a very long single episode. In part of our chat, Nikki educated us on Indigenous Terminology. We believe understanding Indigenous Terminology in Canada is very important, so we decided to created a shorter bonus episode focused on terms to educate us all. In this episode we discuss:🌟Terminology and definitions🌟How to address different nations and groups🌟what NOT to say, and🌟 how to educate yourself! ✨We hope you enjoy...2022-09-0319 minBabes of Quinte09: ”I have the gift of gab” ~ Nikki AutenWe are excited to introduce this week's guest!She is a local KWEEN who grew up in Deseronto and currently lives in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has a wealth of knowledge about Indigenous people's education, Indigenous food systems, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and so much more!No offence to our past guest but she is definitely the most educated person we have had on the pod. She holds: 📚Diploma of General Business from Fleming College📚Diploma of Mohawk Language from Trent University📚Bachelor of Education specializing in Aboriginal Teaching from Queen's University📚Bachelor of I...2022-08-311h 16Babes of Quinte08: ”Im a Little Spicy” ~ Kate ShawOn this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with a true LADY BOSS, who is so unapologetically herself. A Quinte transplant all the way from the East Coast, growing up in Halifax. She has travelled coast to coast with her military career, but ultimately fell in love and settled in Carrying Place, PEC. Her social media will light up your life as she laugh, cries, shares, and enjoys. She started a business in the County during the height of the pandemic and continues to thrive. The store has taken many shapes and pro...2022-08-241h 12Babes of Quinte07: Robin ”Squiggy” Dutt** TRIGGER WARNING: The following episode mentions actions that some may find triggering, including drug use, assault and eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, has been a victim of sexual assault or is struggling with an eating disorder you are not alone. If you choose to do drugs please do so safely by having other people around, an emergency plan and always having a naloxone kit on hand. ** In this episode, we talk to Robin "Squiggy" Dutt, a Quinte transplant from Burlington, Ontario. Now calling Picton home, Robin has an i...2022-08-161h 11Babes of Quinte06: ”Touch It Once” ~ Sandi WightIn this episode Katie is flying solo one more time and had the pleasure of chatting with Sandi Wight 🍨We had the pleasure of interviewing a true Quinte Queen. Born and raised in Wellington and currently thriving in Belleville. She has called Quinte home for a long time. She attended Loyalist college and has raised a family in the area. She is a sales rep and the owner and operator of the Old Greenhouse Ice Cream Shop in Wellington. Kay is still trying to convince her to adopt her. She constantly puts up with us bug...2022-08-0830 minBabes of Quinte05: ”My No.1 was Magician” ~ Emily QuesnelleIn this episode Katie is flying solo and had the pleasure of chatting with Emily Quesnelle 📻 Emily is a Bay of Quinte transplant from Barrie and a graduate of the Loyalist Radio Broadcasting Program.We may be bias but we think she is one of the most talented radio people we know. You can hear her weekday afternoons on 95.5 Hits FM. She is also a key piece to creating and executing our radio promotions at Starboard Communications. She has had some amazing experiences including attending the 2022 Junos as a media personal. 🎙️ Listen any...2022-08-021h 00Babes of Quinte04: Don’t Touch Your Hair In My Kitchen ~ Martha SherrattIn this episode we chat with the one and only Martha Sherratt (aka Katie's mom)! She is the Queen of Health and Safety at Starboard Communications Ltd (955 Hits FM, Cool 100.1 and Inquinte.ca) and puts up with everyone else's vacation requests and work issues. She has a habit of adopting animals to fill her home. She is a wife and mother of two adult children who still ask her basic questions about getting through life!We chat about embracing stories, raising a child with mental health struggles, therapy, and touch on Yoni steams (parental discretion i...2022-07-251h 01Babes of Quinte03: Extra Dough Balls ~ Paul FergusonIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with an incredibly talented individual who is definitely qualified to speak into a radio mic~ Paul "Ferg" Ferguson!Ferg is a familiar voice on Cool 100.1 in the afternoons and is the program director and vice president of Starboard Communications ltd. He is a 7x winner of the Canadian Country Music Association Music Director of the Year Award and has assisted Cool 100.1 in winning the Canadian Country Music Ontario Radio Station of the Year award for a medium market for 5 years. He managed to put up with us...2022-07-181h 06
Babes of QuinteWeekly Mini 02: Put It In The Show NotesWeekly Mini 02: Put It In The Show Notes
It is official, the name has been changed from "Events DUH" to "Weekly Minis" because we are annoying and extra but not that annoying and extra!
It is another fun-filled weekend in Quinte.
✨ Empire Rockfest is back after 4-years and kicks off Thursday, July 14th!
✨ Trenton's Festival On the Bay also starts Thursday July 14th!
✨ Al Lewis from Cool 100.1 will be broadcasting in his underwear Friday, July 15th, so make sure to tune your radio to the right station!
✨ Pop Ups In the Park by Mohawks of t...2022-07-1406 minBabes of Quinte02: ”A Breakdown Is Not Recommended” ~ Charity BrownIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with one of the kindest and most genuine people we know~ Charity Brown!Charity is the morning show co-host on 95.5 Hits FM with lots of experience in the radio broadcasting world. She has used her radio broadcasting knowledge to start the Mark & Charity Coffee Podcast. Join us for a fun and honest conversation with Charity Brown as we discuss kids, hay season, relationships, careers, Pride celebrations, and more! Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @babesinquinte Hosted on...2022-07-1150 minBabes of QuinteWeekly Mini 01: Events, DuhWelcome to the first Babes of Quinte Mini Episode: Events Duh!
In our Weekly Minis, we will quickly catch up and highlight some fantastic events and stories in the Quinte area!
If you have something fun or a nice story/event you would like to highlight on a mini-episode ~ please send us a message @babesofquinte or email babesofquinte@gmail.com
Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @babesinquinte
2022-07-0705 minBabes of Quinte01: Babes In ChargeWelcome to the Babes of Quinte Podcast! We are Kay and Katie, two underqualified babes speaking with qualified people from the Quinte area!In our first full-length episode, we interview each other, so you can get to know your hosts! We ask each other questions to really get to know each other including: What is your favourite place to eat, how many tattoos do you have, what is your most embarrassing story and more!Listen anywhere you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @babesinquinte Hosted o...2022-07-0433 minBabes of QuinteBabes of Quinte: The IntroHi, I'm Katie, one of the Babes of Quinte podcast hosts.Join Kay and me in this audio universe bi-weekly as we talk to some of the amazing people from the Quinte area.As we like to say we are two underqualified babes talking to qualified people. We will chat with people about what they do, where they are from, embracing stories, and so much more. You will get to know the people in your community beyond what you see online or hear through the grapevine!We have zero experience, so buckle up...2022-06-2300 min