Sometimes you meet someone, and they match your energy! That is what happened when we met Kate Pieneman. Her resume is impressive with experience as a registered holistic nutritionist, intuitive healer, writer, educator, model, retired fitness competitor, dancer, actor, & coach! In 2023, she took a big leap and with the support of her family opened Once Upon A Child Belleville. We will dive deep into the world of consignment stores, parenting, business, and whatever else we think of! Babes o...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 124
Things we personally have in common with our next guests: we like punk rock, we’re elder millennials, we have kids (well, Kay does) and have no shame about sliding into DMs. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Matt and Dan, two of the members of the local band, Postcard Follow Postcard on Facebook & Instagram Stream 'My Friend' on Spotify & Apple Music Thank you to our partners Family Dental Centre IG @fdcfamily FB @ familydentalcentre Aspira Quinte Gardens IG @aspiraretirementliving FB @ as...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 123
The Quinte Little Theatre sprouted from an idea in February 2024. It’s now October 2024 and we’re on the eve of their debut production. How does one put together an entire theatre company in about 8 months? We’re about to find out. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Amber, Chair of the Quinte Little Theatre in Quinte West. Web: quintelittletheatre.ca Facebook: Quinte Little Theatre Instagram: @quintelittletheatre Thank you to this episode’s partners Family Dental Centre Instagram @fdcfamily Faceboo...
Nov 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 122
We met Andrew Maraj in one of the treatment rooms at The Beauty Collective birthday celebration. We knew right away that we could be friends and invited him on the pod. Andrew, otherwise known as StretchMasterFlex on Instagram is a Physical Therapist, Fascial Stretch Therapist and an Energy Worker. I have no idea what the latter two mean, but we’re going to find out. So, Babes of Quinte, please welcome Andrew Maraj, biz owner of Positive Path Performance Follow Stretch Master Flex on Instagram h...
Nov 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 121
Soup, beans, lentils, vegetables, and so much more! If you haven’t seen the magically designed cans or are not paying attention, it’s your loss. Sprague Foods has been preserving and canning since 1925 from the Bay of Quinte. The company is now in its fifth generation and third cannery, they have expanded their product line and distribute throughout North America. They also have a very funny Twitter page! Babes of Quinte please welcome Keenan Sprague from Sprague Foods. Learn more about Sprague ...
Nov 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 120
Countylicious is one of my favourite times of the year. From the 24th of October to the 17th of November, local chefs and farmers highlight locally sourced ingredients with prix fixe lunch and dinner menus. Martin Brzozowski is the owner & chef at Onesta – one of the leading Italian restaurants in Prince Edward County. They specialized in hand-crafted, traditional-inspired Italian food and wine, focusing on antipasto and freshly made pasta. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Martin owner and ch...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 119
When writing this introduction all I could think about was the movie Christmas Vacation when Cousin Eddie says “shitters full” but plumbing is so much more than that and A1 Plumbing proves it. A1 Plumbing is a local, family-owned business with two generations offering quality, long-term plumbing fixes. Babes of Quinte Please welcome Jeff Mckerracher one of the owners of A1 Plumbing. Learn more about A1 Plumbing here Like A1 Plumbing on Facebook here Follow A1 Plumbing on Instagram here Thank you...
Oct 18, 2024•53 min•Ep. 118
One of our previous guests, shout out to Marg Hachey said, and I’m paraphrasing here, “A girl’s most trusted pros are her lawyer, her accountant and her hair stylist”. I’m going to add one more to that list.. everyone needs a Britany. Britany Boyd, otherwise known as, Nail Your Lashes on Instagram is one of Quinte’s most sought after and talented nail techs. She’s quickly become one of my favourite people and I’m beyond stoked she’s come to chat with us. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Britany, ...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 117
For those of you who don’t know, Millennials are people born from 1981 to 1996, we are a unique generation, and most of us still think we are 20. Until Gen Z really put us in our place. Jamie, better known as Simplyyy Jamie on social media, shows the reality of workplaces with a mix of generations including the millennial – Gen Z interaction. Her comedy in her content creation has pushed her to over 350,000 followers on Instagram in 5 months. Babes of Quinte we are very excited to welcome Jamie ...
Oct 04, 2024•57 min•Ep. 116
We had the honour of sitting on a speakers panel with our next guest at the Leader Within Conference. We were more interested in her story than in telling our own. She has an impressive educational resume including a Masters of Science, a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, and a Mini-MBA in BioPharma Innovation. She has traveled, been a researcher, relocated, and is now the Biotechnology program coordinator at Loyalist College. Babes of Quinte please welcome Marina Defferrari, PhD and overall ba...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 115
Our next guest has made her passion into a successful career. Roz Mugford is Double Barrel Studios's CEO & Creative Director, a video production and animation company. Roz has worked for over 15-years in broadcast television, documentary and digital video production with major Canadian networks and organizations. She launched Double Barrel in 2012, has produced hundreds of videos for businesses of all sizes, and has collected some awards along the way. Babes of Quinte Please Welcome Roz Mugf...
Sep 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 114
This episode is brought to you by the City of Quinte West . Do you like craft beer, live music, local food, family-friendly fun, and award-winning festivals? Hops on the Water Craft Beer Festival is back for another year of fun on Saturday, September 21st! Today we will get insider tips from the City of Quinte West to make the most of your time at Hops on the Water 2024! Babes of Quinte please welcome Colleen Vickers, Hops on the Water Hops Coordinator. Learn more about Hop on the Water 2024 and...
Sep 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 113
We love a catch-up chat. Benjamin Batelaan was last here in November, literally the week of his cafe opening. Fast forward 7 months and Benji's Coffee bar is booming in Downtown Belleville. Babes of Quinte please welcome back to the podcast Benjamin Batelaan, owner of Benji's Coffee Bar . Follow Benji's Coffee Bar on Facebook Follow Benji's Coffee Bar on Instagram Follow Benji's Coffee Bar on TikTok Order online on Benji's Coffee Bar's website Thank you to this episode’s partners Family Dental C...
Sep 13, 2024•49 min•Ep. 112
This episode is brought to you by Evan Furmidge of the Rufo Real Estate Team Millennials vs. the housing market a classic battle of 2024. Let’s get real, there are a lot of unknowns, whether you are starting to think about buying a house, in the process of looking, or are putting in an offer. It’s confusing, terrifying, and *a lot* of money… The questions are endless. Today we have Evan Furmidge, whom we lovingly call realtor daddy, here to answer some questions to make the house hunting process...
Sep 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 111
Our next guest recognized that if you are not part of the change you want to see, the issues you care about go unaddressed. Zack Card wanted to be part of the change he was looking for and on August 20, 2022, filed to run for Quinte West City Council (Ward 1). He is passionate about Quinte West and as a young millennial, he took his shot. He has entrepreneurial experience, opening Wild Card Brewing with his brother in 2015, and has experience with the Chamber of Commerce. He achieved his goal an...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 110
Our next guest is a project manager by day and a wicked talented potter by night. No, not the marijuana kind of pot – the ceramics kind. Sam Leirsch is the owner and creative badass behind Sammich Ceramics here in Belleville. She works out of her home studio doing wheel, hand building and the occasional slip cast. She’s made some of my most cherished ceramic items and we’re so stoked to have her here today. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Sam Leirsh, the owner of Sammich Ceramics. Learn more abo...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 109
Our next guest runs an organization that *every single person* in Quinte benefit from. Quinte Health is a family of four hospitals – the Belleville General, North Hastings, Prince Edward County Memorial and Trenton Memorial Hospitals. They have a team of over 2,600 staff & physicians that provide care to the residents of the Bay of Quinte with a goal of creating a healthier community, together. Babes of Quinte, please welcome President & CEO at Quinte Health Care, Stacey Daub. Learn more...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 108
Have you ever had electrical issues in your house and turned to the school of Youtube to try and fix it yourself, then after the first spark you realized you made a big mistake? Do not worry, this is where Andrew Curran and Brent Fiorini come in, the co-owners of Brand Electric in Trenton.Combined they have over 20+ years of experience in electrical trade. Since 2021 they have been saving people from electrocuting themselves while offering amazing customer service. Babes of Quinte please welcome...
Aug 16, 2024•56 min•Ep. 107
Yona Harvey is the founder of Mabuhay Canada – a one-stop website for Filipino lifestyle news, arts & culture, and more. Yona’s content has appeared in the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Kingston Whig-Standard, Metroland Media community papers, and many other publications. She has a degree in Mass Communications from the University of the Philippines, and a certificate in Magazine Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Now, Yona calls the BoQ home and is on a mission to help oth...
Aug 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 106
This episode is what we like to call: A DEBRIEF. Normally our conversations aren’t structured, but ladies, gentlemen and noblefolk, we have an AGENDA. Please welcome back Tina of XXL Scrunchie. We’re going to talk about the aftermath of being on National TV, a really cute feel-good collaboration, what it’s like being a new dog mom, and of course, what’s next. Babes of Quinte, please welcome back, Tina of XXL & co. Learn more about XXL Scrunchie & Co here Like the XXL Scrunchie & Co o...
Aug 02, 2024•59 min•Ep. 105
Our next guest’s path has been anything but linear. And when I say, I mean, she really loves school, tracking moose, birds, and spontaneous entrepreneurship. She may be a transplant from outside the Quinte area, but she’s currently the co-owner of one of the Bay of Quinte’s most iconic businesses. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Dawn Laing co-owner & certified popcorn tester of the Mustang Drive-In . Learn more about The Mustang Drive-In here Like the Mustang Drive-In PEC here Follow the Mus...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 104
Our next guests are to date, two of our most requested. Emma & Annie Woodman are sisters who decided to go into business and founded PEC’s first luxury spa, the Bloomfield Beauty Co. They offer a range of medical aesthetic and traditional spa services. and yes, we’re talking about Botox, fillers, and even your own blood. Don’t get it twisted though, these sisters are stacked with world class education and ready to help take your self care game to the next level. Babes of Quinte, please welco...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 103
Sometimes when you see a sailboat cruising off the shores of PEC you make it your life's journey to buy a sailboat, become a sailing instructor, and start an epic sailing school in Prince Edward County. Since 2021, Evan Logan, has been living the sailing dream and is now helping other people learn to sail on Lake Ontario and even further away in Grenada. Babes of Quinte please welcome Evan Logan, the Director and Instructor of Happy Sailing in Picton. Learn more about Happy Sailing here Follow H...
Jul 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 102
Sometimes when you mix a power couple with a global pandemic and a passion for health and wellness, you get successful certified Ontario-made health and wellness supplements. Husband and wife team, Elon & Talia, launched Ine+ nutrition in 2020 to redefine the health and wellness space with high-quality ingredients carefully sourced and curated while providing education and support. Driven by their two daughters, they worked hard to build a reputable business. Babes of Quinte please welcome o...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 101
We made it to 100! We wanted to bring the chaos for episode 100, so naturally we brought back a super special guest. Kelly Scott is the master of waxing and skincare at The Beauty Collective . She is also a murder enthusiast and matches our weirdness. Huge thank you to all our listeners and sponsors who have encouraged us to keep this podcast going! Follow Kelly Scott on Instagram @ kelly_tbc Book an appointment with Kelly at the Beauty Collective ~ book here Thank you to this episode’s partners...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 100
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. Men are less likely to seek out mental health treatment than women and are more likely to die from suicide. Remember men are babes too! Babes of Quinte welcome to the one about Men's Mental Health with Dr. Andrew Moss and Dimitri Dionisatos. Resources: The New Canadian National Crisis phone number: DIAL:...
Jun 21, 2024•27 min
Sailing has been a way to travel, a sport, and a leisure activity for 1000s of years. Even in Belleville, the yacht club has been around since 1876. However, it took until 2001 for sailing to become accessible to all people. Quinte Sailability is a sailing school for persons with a physical or developmental disability, regardless of age or degree of disability. Today we will learn about the wonderful world of accessible sailing with Rachel Lamb the Quinte Sailability secretary-treasurer, and Bre...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr
Life is busy this week so we decided to throw it back to Episode 16 "A Block of Cheddar Cheese & A Bottle of Glue" with celebrity chef and hot dog enthusiast Matt DeMille! Matt saved us at the beginning of our podcasting journey when we booked guests 1-2 days before episodes dropped. Throughout the past 98 episodes, we have made amazing connections with people and are lucky enough to call some of them friends now, including Matt. Babes of Quinte please enjoy this replay of episode 16 Learn m...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Our next guests care for the fur babies in Quinte that need a little extra love and support. The Humane Society HPE is a community-based shelter with 17 passionate staff of vet techs and administrators. They can’t do it alone, the Humane Society relies on dedicated volunteers to help with animal care, fundraising events, community environment and so much more. Babes of Quinte, please welcome Kristi Ballenthin, the Volunteer program supervisor at the Humane Society HPE, and Andy Siddell, a longti...
Jun 02, 2024•56 min•Ep. 98
Welcome to a super special episode, highlighting some wonderful local chefs and makers in Quinte West. The Quinte West Pop-Ups are going into their 4th year. Some epic vendors are making a return, and some new vendors are making their pop-up debut. The City of Quinte West has been hard at work making sure this year is better than ever with special events and programming! Babes of Quinte please welcome Shannon Millar the City of Quinte West Tourism Coordinator and Jennifer Rushlow the City of Qui...
May 28, 2024•29 min
