I met our first guest about 16 years ago in Toronto. They were looking for hair models for a competition and well... I had hair. Ashley Brewsmith opened the Proudest Pony in downtown Toronto in 2010 – a genderless, sustainable salon. Last weekend, the Proudest Pony opened their downtown Picton location and we’re so stoked to have them making our community a little more colourful, inclusive and fun. Babes of Quinte, please welcome, Ashley Brewsmith, founder of the Proudest Pony. Learn more about ...
May 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 97
This 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. May is Women’s Mental Health Awareness Month; this is a time to recognize how vital it is for females to enjoy good mental health. Babes of Quinte welcome to the one about Women’s mental health with Emily Lopez-Cheff and Regan Veillette. Resources: The New Canadian National Crisis phone number: DIAL: 988...
May 17, 2024•25 min•Ep. 96
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual assault, rape, and intimate partner violence. Listener discretion is advised as some content may be disturbing. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District's 24/7 Crisis Line toll-free at 1-877-544-6424 or TTY 1-800-268-9242. In 1987, an Emergency Health Care Needs study found a greater need for sexual assault services in Hastings & Prince Edw...
May 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 95
Our 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 h...
May 03, 2024•57 min•Ep. 94
Over 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 Smal...
Apr 26, 2024•59 min•Ep. 93
Please 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...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 92
This 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 Veillette 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 epis...
Apr 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 91
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: @D...
Apr 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 90
Our 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 g...
Mar 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 89
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 advocat...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 88
This 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 epis...
Mar 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 87
This 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.com Thank you to this episode’s...
Mar 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 86
Hello 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 here Follow The Brake Room on Instagram here Like The Brake Room on Facebook here Learn more about BOQ.Bike here Follow Bay of Quinte Bike on Instagram...
Mar 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 85
We 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 partners Family Dental Centre ✨ Follow FDC on Instagram @fdcfamily ✨ Like FDC on Facebook @ familydentalcentre ✨Join The Babes Network ✨ Click here to join ✨Become a Podcast Partner ✨ Cli...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 84
The 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 Q...
Feb 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 83
Did 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 ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 82
Today, 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 here Check out The Beauty Collective here Check out The Scene here Events: Gals Night...
Feb 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 81
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...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 80
Will 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...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 79
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 o...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 78
Starboard 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 t...
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 77
In 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 fo...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 76
Our 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 t...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 75
When 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 th...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 74
Tasha 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 mo...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 73
The 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 m...
Nov 21, 2023•38 min•Ep. 77
Today 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. Tod...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
Today'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. ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
After 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 wo...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 74
Nicola 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. W...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 73
