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YQG In Bloom

Tracy Martens takes you on a journey through the Windsor/Essex County area to introduce you to wonderful people, shops, markets. We will learn a lot about these inspiring people along the way, and show you everything that the YQG area has to offer. Make sure to shop local and shop Made in Canada 🇨🇦

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13:56

We Need More Women in Skilled Trades!

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/05/13

Today we are talking to Christina Dal Dosso.Now when we say women in skilled trades, we are not only talking about industries that are mostly male dominated such as carpentry, electricians, automotive industry, etc.But we are also talking about photography, hairdressing, aesthetics, landscape and so much more.It’s time for women to know that the sky is the limit when it comes to what you where you want to go career wise.A great source of information if you are a woman interested in skilled trades or

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43:23

Food, Drinks, Cornhole & more with Tailgate Takeout

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/04/29

In this episode, I sit down again with foodie, Jen Brignall-Strong, the creator of Social Media's Tailgate Takeout. She shares her journey exploring the best eats, drinks, and hidden gems that make Windsor and Essex County a foodie’s paradise.Jen also does so much more in the community, working with The Drive Magazine and TWEPI to highlight all the special places and people to visit and support in the YQG area.We also chat about the upcoming second annual Charity Cornhole Tournament hosted by

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18:18

Microbrewery, Craft Beer & Fine N’ Dandy Charity Beer...

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/04/21

YouTubes Brew Talk host Eric Robert & I chatted about Windsor, Essex County Craft Beer. Finally Eric is bringing back Brew Talk, which was a great YouTube podcast that featured local brewers in our area.Eric has been brewing for many years and this year he will be collaborating with Erie Street Gastropub to create Erie St Brewery. (I have tasted a few of his brews and they are really good!)But most importantly we talked about this years Fine N’ Dandy Charity Beer Festival. The festival

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42:59

Women ARE Funny, Jen Said So!

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/04/15

I have am a fan of local Windsor, Ontario comedian Jen Richardson. So I was really excited to sit down and interview her.This lady, even though she doesn’t know it, can do it all. Raising a daughter, working full time, creating events for you and other comedians as well as getting on that stage and making people laugh. Jen & I also talk about the need for more female comedians in our area. Cause I hate to say it, but women are funny too!Jen and a few other comedians in our city have shown me

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28:42

Understanding Tarot with Sarah’s Oracle

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/04/01

I sat down with Sarah, an experienced tarot reader to explore tarot cards, spirit and so much more. Hopefully our conversation will open your eyes to the deeper meaning behind the cards.We hear a bit of Sarah’s personal journey into tarot reading and how helping others has enriched her life. We also learn that reading the cards isn’t as easy as you think. Just because the death card comes up, it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It’s all the cards drawn and interpretation.Chatting with Sarah is always

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16:06

Vampire Zombies From Space! With Co-Creator Alex Forman

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/03/27

Meet one of the guys behind the movie Vampire Zombies From Space! which has become a big hit at film festivals around the world.This kitchy film is exactly what a horror film from the fifties/sixties genre is supposed to be all about. Find out a bit of what it takes to co-create a really funny, campy, black and white classic horror film that doesn’t take itself seriously but still makes you jump a few times.Alex co-wrote, co-produced and had a cameo in the show. He gave us a bit of a look inside the

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43:40

Positive Parenting With Jacqueline P. Cheng

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/03/24

Parenting is hard! Thank goodness we have a Certified Parenting Coach, Emotions, Mind and Energy Practitioner and Family Law Attorney in our corner. Jacqueline, herself a parent understands the struggles of keeping the kids happy, healthy, well adjusted as well as saving some sanity as a person.Make sure to listen and reach out to Jacqueline if you need a little support and encouragement. She’s also really good at positive reinforcement for us adults so we don’t feel like we are always making the

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29:22

KordaZone Theatre's Murder On The Orient Express

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/03/18

Talking with Director Dean Valentino and Brandon Chappus (Hercule Poirot) about the upcoming production of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel Murder on the Orient Express.I am really excited to see this cast of 12 wonderful performers bring this larger than life murder mystery to the stage at the Kordazone Theatre in Windsor, Ontario Canada. Part of my excitement is that I have not read this book or seen any productions. But I did catch a snippet of a rehearsal and it looks like it

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26:50

Meet Canadian Filmmaker, Gavin Michael Booth

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/03/10

Gavin Michael Booth, Canadian filmmaker who writes, produces, directs, edits and will make the occasional foray into acting.Gavin started out directing music videos for the likes of Third Eye Blind and more. He also directed the Canadian horror film, "The Scarehouse" (NBC/Universal) and created the single take split-screen film Last Call.But now Gavin has a new venture that could make someone $100,000 richer. He is writing/directing a TV series, Reward. Season one is called “Dreamcrusher,” The

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10:56

Meet Some Cast & Crew of the Upcoming Production of...

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/02/25

I got to chat briefly with a few of ACT's cast & crew at Windsor's Capitol Theatre as they prepared for the World Premiere opening of The Price of Freedom. This play is going to be amazing. Written by Windsor, Ontario's own local writer, Carlos Anthony. Directed by Chris Rabideau.ACT worked with Amherstburg Freedom Museum to make sure this production was accurate to the time as well as a top notch production worthy of being shown all over the country.Make sure to check out ACT if you are in the

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21:56

“ACT” Arts Collective Theatre Take Two - What’s...

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/02/12

I caught up with ACT - Arts Collective Theatre’s President & Vice President Chris Rabideau & Moya Mcalister (which is no small feat).ACT is growing, expanding their repertoire and releasing so many wonderful productions that are worthy of big city stages. This year their lineup is jam packed.We talked about their upcoming production called The Price of Freedom. This is so special as they collaborated with a local writer, Carlos Anthony to create a unique piece to celebrate Black History

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24:28

Unveiling The Price of Freedom: A Conversation with...

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/02/05

Join us as we dive into the creative process behind the latest play from ACT, The Price of Freedom with playwright Carlos Anthony and Elise Harding-Davis African-Canadian Historian.Carlos, author of the national bestseller Shades of Black, brings his unique voice to the stage, as well as acting for the first time as the lead in this production. In this episode, we’ll talk about the inspirations and challenges behind crafting this thought-provoking work of theatre.Elise Harding-Davis, one of the

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23:01

50th Anniversary, Amherstburg Freedom Museum

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/01/30

Amherstburg Freedom Museum is an amazing, humbling place to visit. To see all of the artifacts that have spanned generations of black culture was very emotional to experience.To find out that Amherstburg has such importance to black history was very eye opening to me.The Amherstburg Freedom Museum has also been helping ACT with their newest play coming out, The Price of Freedom. ACT and I thought it only fitting to celebrate the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and make sure to highlight their 50th

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48:26

Improv Your Life!

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/01/22

Improv Teacher/Performer Cristina Orlando, or as she’s known on stage, Cristina No H is in the house with me. She is my Goddess! From the day I met her in an improv class she teaches, I knew she was someone that I wanted to be best friends with.She’s funny, a great teacher who cares about her students & puts her all into everything she does, whether it is teaching or performing.Cristina is also involved with our local theatre organization ACT (Arts Collective Theatre) performing & working

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38:16

Learn from one of the best Personal Development...

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/01/13

Tina talks about how to dream, accepting success and change. We talk about getting out of your comfort zone and so much more. Hiring a Personal Development Coach can really help you develop your A game in work as well as your personal life.You can Find Tina at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbrigleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinabrigleycoaching/Website: https://www.tinabrigley.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TinaBrigley#youtubepodcast #podcast #ontariopodcast #personalgrowth

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33:55

Finding Your Own Content Creator Niche with Josie Elysia

YQG In Bloom ·

2025/01/01

I’m so glad to have my friend Josie Elysia back in the studio. Josie is an amazing content creator who has evolved since the pandemic. What started out as makeup tutorials have turned into so much more.Find out a few tips and tricks from Josie and give her a follow cause watching her in action will definitely help you out on how to gain followers, products and friends.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josie_ely/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josie_elyYouTube:

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34:49

Body Contouring With Tara Santini

YQG In Bloom ·

2024/12/12

Episode 100!!!Tara Santini who owns Windsor, Ontario’s The Pink Room gives us a look into non-invasive body contouring, skin tightening, lymphatic drainage and so much more. If you have ever wanted to get a little nip & tuck but do not want surgery or can’t afford it, maybe this is something to look into.Follow The Pink Room on Instagram because Tara not only explains the process but gives demos of doing some lymphatic drainage of your own at home and a lot of before and afters.Instagram:

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24:06

Tales of Texas Road and Other Thrilling Tales with...

YQG In Bloom ·

2024/12/05

Windsor, Ontario is so lucky to have such a talented author.If you haven’t heard of K.G. Miceli, you will.She has written 6 books so far. (one is a children’s book and another a book of poetry) and now working on her 7th book, Tales of Texas Road.Located in Amherstburg, Ontario, there have been tales of odd, sometimes scary occurrences for decades.If you have a tale from Texas Road, please contact K.G. Miceli at:Email: authorkgmiceli@outlook.comFacebook:

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30:25

So Much To Do In Windsor/Essex County...Chatting With...

YQG In Bloom ·

2024/11/27

Instagram’s So Cool Local’s Marija & I talked everything local this fall/Christmas season. This little forgotten area of Ontario is jam packed with stuff to do & see. And don’t even get me started on all the market’s and shopping local we can do while having a blast.Thank you to the following businesses and towns for providing us with wonderful items and events:The Little Cider Company, Oxley Winery, Vin Winery, Crew Winery, Coopers Hawk Winery & The Vines Restaurant, Smashed Apple Food

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36:12

Mom Said Duck Back For More!

YQG In Bloom ·

2024/11/13

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