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 ...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 41
** 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 B...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 40
** 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 ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 38
On 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 speci...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 39
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...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 37
Today 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 A...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 36
Today 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 M...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 35
Stepping 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...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 34
After 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-ide...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 33
Today 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 ski...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 32
We 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 s...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 31
Today 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 Fa...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 30
Today 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 Gay...
Dec 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 29
Today 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 g...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 28
Today 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 ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 27
Today 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 it...
Dec 07, 2022•56 min•Ep. 26
Today 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 countl...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 25
Today 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 ...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 24
We 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 str...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 23
Today 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 at...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 22
Today 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 ...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
We 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 show Stealing 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 ...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 20
Today 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 t...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 19
Today 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, polit...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
In 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, ...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 17
This 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. S...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 16
In 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 Lewis & McKay in the morn...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 15
Today 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 Genera...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 14
Our 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 🌟...
Sep 03, 2022•20 min•Ep. 13
We 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 📚...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 12
