Business In The Open

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

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

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

On today's episode, we sit down with Jared Murphy, CEO of Lone Oak - a multifaceted hospitality operation comprised of a craft brewery, restaurants and a beer garden. We chat about:Jared's passion for sport and his roles before Lone Oak that helped prepare him for entrepreneurship How a Facebook message led to a business partnership The process of financing a capital-intensive business Why Borden-Carleton was chosen as the home of Lone Oak How three guys with different skill sets work

On today's episode, we sit down with Taylor Smiley of SpinCo Charlottetown. A lawyer turned SpinCo franchisor. We chat about:Taylor's desire for something in addition to her law career How family played such an important role in her journey The slow path from the initial inquiry in 2021 to opening officially in May of 2023 New challenges being faced 9 months in Reservations about bringing a new fitness concept to Charlottetown Her advice for someone who's looking to take the leap

The origin story. Host Vanessa Smith, gives listeners an inside look at the long journey of turning this idea into a podcast. From how it started initially as an in-person event back in 2019, to why she feels so passionately about interviewing local, young entrepreneurs, she covers that and more in this introductory episode. This podcast is for those of us who: Want to turn their passion into a paycheck but can't seem to take the first step Have always wanted to ask that local entrepreneur