On today's episode, we sit down with Colin Younker, Owner of the Spa Total Fitness Centre, a staple in the Charlottetown fitness community, and a franchisee for Little Caesars Pizza - a North American pizza chain known for their “Hot & Ready” pizzas. We chat about: How his business partnership with his cousin come about How the purchases of his businesses came to be What does a typical day look like managing multiple businesses The importance of supporting community Advice around being a leader to a large staff How he juggles work and life with three little ones at home What's next for his businesses This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay. ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected].

On today's episode, we sit down with Lacey Koughan, Owner of 24Strong & 24Talent - a dance studio here in Charlottetown and talent management organization for kids across Canada. We chat about: The deep meaning behind her business names How a mentor's encouragement led to the creation of her business at 16 Her growth and where her focus is these days Some of the roadblocks she has faced over the years Her thoughts of how she has built a strong organizational culture Her advice for others What's next for her businesses Connect with Lacey: https://www.instagram.com/24strong/ https://www.instagram.com/24talent_/ https://www.instagram.com/laceykoughan_/ https://www.24strong.ca/ https://www.24talent.ca/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected].

On today's episode, we sit down with Jessica Gallant, Owner of Jessica Gallant Beauty - Jessica is an artist & entrepreneur. She is a performer in musical theatre, film and TV as well as the owner and founder of her beauty product business that celebrates the beauty of PEI through make-up. We chat about: How theatre led to starting her make-up career Jumping head first onto Instagram How COVID changed everything and the PEI palette was born Where she comes up with the vision for her creative marketing campaigns The importance of building a community and asking for help Her social media strategy and advice for others to get on camera What growth looks like for JGB Connect with Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessicagallantbeauty/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicagallant3/ https://jessicagallantbeauty.com/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/ Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected]

On today's episode, we sit down with Amber Paglia, Owner of Fresh Face Skincare - Amber is an esthetician with over 14 years of experience who focuses on holistic skincare offerings such as facials, and skincare retail products We chat about: How COVID led her back to PEI How she tested the waters for her business before going all in The long-time-coming decision to add a team member The boundaries she set over the years Her expansion into a product line What's on the horizon for Fresh Face Skincare Connect with Amber: https://www.instagram.com/freshfacebyamber/ https://www.freshfaceskincareinc.ca/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/ Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected]

On today's episode, we sit down with Coltin Handrahan, Owner of Stay Golden Custom - an Atlantic-Canadian-based business that creates custom printed clothing and merchandise lines for businesses, teams and brands. We chat about: How Coltin started his business at such a young age The fork in the road that led him to dive all-in to his t-shirt business The advantage of starting a business as a young person The small improvements over time that led to growth Where the name Stay Golden came from What his day-to-day looks like The value of mentorship What expansion looks like and advice for others Connect with Coltin: https://www.instagram.com/coltinhandrahan/ https://www.instagram.com/staygoldencustom/ https://staygolden.ca/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected]

On today's episode, we sit down with Amy Follwell-Harris, Owner of Bijoux by Amy - a custom jewellery design business specializing in engagement rings, wedding bands and other fine jewellery. We chat about: What brought Amy to PEI How she got into custom jewellery Her path from Christie's Auction House, to Tiffany & Co., to Bijoux by Amy What it looks like to work with a jewellery concierge The balance of being a mom and an entrepreneur Her experience of bringing her business from Ontario to PEI What growth looks like for her Advice for other dreamers Connect with Amy: https://www.instagram.com/bijouxbyamy/ https://www.facebook.com/BijouxbyAmyCanada https://www.bijouxbyamy.com/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected]

On today's episode, we sit down with Chef Adam Loo, Owner of Ada Culinary Studio - Charlottetown's newest culinary offering. We chat about: Adam's history in kitchens The concept for Ada Culinary Studio The inspiration behind the branding What the first two weeks of opening looked like Landing on the right location The emotions around leaving a career you've had for 14 years Advice for others What does Ada's growth look like Connect with Adam: https://www.instagram.com/ada.culinarystudio/ https://www.facebook.com/ada.culinarystudio https://www.ada-pei.com/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to our sponsors Hijinks Design Agency & Fuel Your Body for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Learn more about Fuel Your Body at https://eatfyb.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected].

On today's episode, we sit down with Ashe Green, Founder and Creative Director of Hijinks Design Agency - a creative agency here in Charlottetown focusing on logo design, branding strategy, website design and more. We chat about: How taking time off after high school and trying different jobs finally led to her passion Her roles in graphic design over the years including mat leaves and contracts and how her connections during that time paid off as she went back out on her own How having a mindset that “everything is figure-out-able” served her well How a near burnout and health scare caused her to take a step back and look at her business structure How she saw the value in having a team around her The challenges she faces today compared to in the beginning What the vision for Hijinks is The importance of boundaries she's put up Advice for other dreamers Connect with Ashe: https://www.instagram.com/ashegreendesign/ https://www.instagram.com/hijinks.agency/ https://www.hijinksagency.ca/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to Hijinks Design Agency for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/ Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/ Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected]

On today's episode, we sit down with Lauren Holden of @Laus_Healthy_Life - Lauren is a naturopathic doctor and content creator with over 160,000 instagram followers . We chat about: How dealing with her own health issues lead to growing her social platform How she handles negativity online The process of working with an agency and brands Her typical day and content goals each week Advice for people who want to grow their account What her next year looks like with baby #2 on the way Connect with Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laus_healthy_life/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laushealthylife https://www.laushealthylife.com/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to Hijinks Design Agency for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected].

On today's episode, we sit down with Brady McCloskey of Brady McCloskey Photography - Brady's a professional photographer who focuses on wedding, commercial, family, portrait and headshot photography. We chat about: His career over the past 14 years Evolving from wedding photography into commercial work Trends in the wedding industry How he defines his photo style Having a career that requires YOU all the time Advice for new photographers His typical workday & the boundaries he has put in place Connect with Brady: https://www.instagram.com/bradymccloskey/ https://bradymccloskey.com/ This episode was audio-produced by Adam Ramsay ([email protected]) A big thanks to Hijinks Design Agency for making this episode possible. Learn more about Hijinks at https://www.hijinksagency.ca/. Want to support the show? Click follow wherever you are listening and leave us a review! And lastly, head on over to our Instagram so we can connect https://www.instagram.com/business.openpod/. Want to sponsor us? Reach out to Vanessa at [email protected].