Our 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 i...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 72
Our 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,...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 71
Our 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 Canadi...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 70
As 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...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 69
Indigenous 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 welc...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 68
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 a...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 67
Today 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...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 66
We 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 offe...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 65
We 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, Quin...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 64
Did 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...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 63
In 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 ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 62
In 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 Instag...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 61
Our 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 ...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 60
Today 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 pro...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 59
Today 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 weddin...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 58
Allow 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 backg...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 57
With 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! ___...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 56
We 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 partners Family Dental Centre ✨ Follow FD...
Jun 29, 2023•45 min•Ep. 55
Our 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...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 54
Today 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 w...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 53
Today 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 ph...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 52
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 learne...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 51
We 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 Poplar...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 50
We 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 school. After h...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 49
Our 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...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 48
Today 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 an...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 47
Today 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...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 46
When 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 C...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 45
TRIGGER 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 co...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 43
Today 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 ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 42
