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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>PEI Business Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pei-business-podcast--6858199</link><description><![CDATA[Hosted by Stingray's Jennifer Evans, "The PEI Business Podcast" is a 10-episode series featuring insightful conversations with sector leaders and business experts on innovation, export, AI integration, resilience, and positivity. Recorded at the Stingray Studios in Charlottetown, this series is your inside look at what's driving business on the Island today.<br /><br />The PEI Business Podcast is brought to you by Innovation PEI.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6858199/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business</category><copyright>Copyright Stingray Podcast Network</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg</url><title>PEI Business Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pei-business-podcast--6858199</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:03:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Stingray Podcast Network</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Stingray Podcast Network</itunes:name><itunes:email>stingraypodcastnetwork@stingray.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Hosted by Stingray's Jennifer Evans, "The PEI Business Podcast" is a 10-episode series featuring insightful conversations with sector leaders and business experts on innovation, export, AI integration, resilience, and positivity. Recorded at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by Stingray's Jennifer Evans, "The PEI Business Podcast" is a 10-episode series featuring insightful conversations with sector leaders and business experts on innovation, export, AI integration, resilience, and positivity. Recorded at the Stingray Studios in Charlottetown, this series is your inside look at what's driving business on the Island today.<br /><br />The PEI Business Podcast is brought to you by Innovation PEI.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Matthew Noble and Andrew - Belfast Mini Mills</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-noble-and-andrew-belfast-mini-mills--70508214</link><description><![CDATA[A PEI manufacturing legacy continues! Meet the third-generation owners of Belfast Mini Mills. 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Meet the third-generation owners of Belfast Mini Mills. Hear how they're building on a 35-year family dream in the latest PEI Business Podcast with host Jennifer Evans.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A PEI manufacturing legacy continues! Meet the third-generation owners of Belfast Mini Mills. Hear how they're building on a 35-year family dream in the latest PEI Business Podcast with host Jennifer Evans.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1414</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>belfast,buisness,manufacturing,mills,mini,radio,stingray</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Aiden &amp; Gary Francis - Escape Hatch Clothing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aiden-gary-francis-escape-hatch-clothing--70333521</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the <b>PEI Business Podcast</b>, Jennifer Evans sits down with Aiden and Gary Francis, the team behind <b>Escape Hatch Clothing</b> to uncover how they turned a love of fishing and Island lifestyle into a growing fashion brand. From designing gear inspired by life on the water to building a loyal customer base right here on PEI, they share the real story behind the logo — and the hustle. If you’ve ever wondered how a passion project becomes a profitable business, this one’s for you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70333521</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:05:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70333521/peibp_6_escape_hatch_audio.mp3" length="30134221" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/792da9ae-a7b6-4a8e-a8ba-0c814273a9c8/792da9ae-a7b6-4a8e-a8ba-0c814273a9c8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/792da9ae-a7b6-4a8e-a8ba-0c814273a9c8/792da9ae-a7b6-4a8e-a8ba-0c814273a9c8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/792da9ae-a7b6-4a8e-a8ba-0c814273a9c8/792da9ae-a7b6-4a8e-a8ba-0c814273a9c8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Stingray Podcast Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the PEI Business Podcast, Jennifer Evans sits down with Aiden and Gary Francis, the team behind Escape Hatch Clothing to uncover how they turned a love of fishing and Island lifestyle into a growing fashion brand. From...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the <b>PEI Business Podcast</b>, Jennifer Evans sits down with Aiden and Gary Francis, the team behind <b>Escape Hatch Clothing</b> to uncover how they turned a love of fishing and Island lifestyle into a growing fashion brand. From designing gear inspired by life on the water to building a loyal customer base right here on PEI, they share the real story behind the logo — and the hustle. If you’ve ever wondered how a passion project becomes a profitable business, this one’s for you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1252</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,evans,fashion,fishing,jennifer,lifestyle,pei,radio,stingray</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valéry Ladrezeau - Datcha</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valery-ladrezeau-datcha--70228385</link><description><![CDATA[Valéry Ladrezeau brought the taste of Guadeloupe to PEI with his hit French-Caribbean food business, Datcha. Now, he's challenging the local palate and has his sights set on franchising. 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We'll serve it up on the latest episode of the PEI Business Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1274</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>datcha,edward,evans,island,jennifer,ladzrezeau,pei,prince,radio,stingray,valery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Matt Jelley - Maritime Fun Group</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-jelley-maritime-fun-group--70016292</link><description><![CDATA[His name is synonymous with summer fun on PEI. From amusement parks to major attractions in Cavendish, Matt Jelley is a key figure in the Island's tourism industry. How did he build his empire? I'm Jennifer Evans, and this week on The PEI Business Podcast, I get the story behind the success. Brought to you by Innovation PEI and the Government of PEI.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70016292</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70016292/peibp_5_matt_jelley_audio.mp3" length="46498309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cb17118-52ab-41da-b262-4f7ae8b9c33a/4cb17118-52ab-41da-b262-4f7ae8b9c33a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cb17118-52ab-41da-b262-4f7ae8b9c33a/4cb17118-52ab-41da-b262-4f7ae8b9c33a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cb17118-52ab-41da-b262-4f7ae8b9c33a/4cb17118-52ab-41da-b262-4f7ae8b9c33a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Stingray Podcast Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>His name is synonymous with summer fun on PEI. From amusement parks to major attractions in Cavendish, Matt Jelley is a key figure in the Island's tourism industry. How did he build his empire? I'm Jennifer Evans, and this week on The PEI Business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[His name is synonymous with summer fun on PEI. From amusement parks to major attractions in Cavendish, Matt Jelley is a key figure in the Island's tourism industry. How did he build his empire? I'm Jennifer Evans, and this week on The PEI Business Podcast, I get the story behind the success. Brought to you by Innovation PEI and the Government of PEI.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1935</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,evans,jelley,jennifer,matt,pei,radio,stingray,tourism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sharon Quann</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharon-quann--69888035</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the <b>PEI Business Podcast</b>, host Jennifer Evans sits down with Sharon Quann, founder of Quannessence Skincare, to talk about building a nationally recognized skincare brand from Summerside, PEI. Sharon shares her journey from longtime aesthetician to product innovator, including how her German training shaped her formulas and how she pivoted her business during COVID to keep growing. The conversation also dives into her philosophy on skin health and aging, plus exciting expansion plans and new product launches on the horizon]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69888035</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:51:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69888035/peibp_3_sharon_quann_audio.mp3" length="27159232" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d57594dd-2a74-4eb8-8fac-7505832a08ea/d57594dd-2a74-4eb8-8fac-7505832a08ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d57594dd-2a74-4eb8-8fac-7505832a08ea/d57594dd-2a74-4eb8-8fac-7505832a08ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d57594dd-2a74-4eb8-8fac-7505832a08ea/d57594dd-2a74-4eb8-8fac-7505832a08ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Stingray Podcast Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the PEI Business Podcast, host Jennifer Evans sits down with Sharon Quann, founder of Quannessence Skincare, to talk about building a nationally recognized skincare brand from Summerside, PEI. Sharon shares her journey from longtime...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the <b>PEI Business Podcast</b>, host Jennifer Evans sits down with Sharon Quann, founder of Quannessence Skincare, to talk about building a nationally recognized skincare brand from Summerside, PEI. Sharon shares her journey from longtime aesthetician to product innovator, including how her German training shaped her formulas and how she pivoted her business during COVID to keep growing. The conversation also dives into her philosophy on skin health and aging, plus exciting expansion plans and new product launches on the horizon]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1132</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,evans,jennifer,pei,quann,quannessence,radio,sharon,skincare,stingray</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Austin MacKenzie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/austin-mackenzie--69670994</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Episode 2 of the PEI Business Podcast</b> features Austin MacKenzie, founder of The Heavy Cup. Austin shares how watching a single YouTube video sparked an idea that turned into a multi-million-dollar e-commerce business in just two years. He talks about taking risks, learning from failure, the role advertising has played in scaling his brand, and why he chose Prince Edward Island as the home base for a company selling around the world. It’s an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and building big ideas from a small place.<br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69670994</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69670994/audio_peibp_austin_final.mp3" length="30970169" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35db4222-6bb5-4a09-b17b-27a45ac112d4/35db4222-6bb5-4a09-b17b-27a45ac112d4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35db4222-6bb5-4a09-b17b-27a45ac112d4/35db4222-6bb5-4a09-b17b-27a45ac112d4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35db4222-6bb5-4a09-b17b-27a45ac112d4/35db4222-6bb5-4a09-b17b-27a45ac112d4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Stingray Podcast Network</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 2 of the PEI Business Podcast features Austin MacKenzie, founder of The Heavy Cup. Austin shares how watching a single YouTube video sparked an idea that turned into a multi-million-dollar e-commerce business in just two years. He talks about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Episode 2 of the PEI Business Podcast</b> features Austin MacKenzie, founder of The Heavy Cup. Austin shares how watching a single YouTube video sparked an idea that turned into a multi-million-dollar e-commerce business in just two years. He talks about taking risks, learning from failure, the role advertising has played in scaling his brand, and why he chose Prince Edward Island as the home base for a company selling around the world. It’s an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and building big ideas from a small place.<br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1287</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>austin,business,entrepreneurship,evans,jennifer,mackenzie,pei,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/278c7e72a604d328d83e8060b0b0cb7c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jordan Rose of Tracktile</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordan-rose-of-tracktile--69560961</link><description><![CDATA[Host, Jennifer Evans sits down with Co-Founder and CEO of Tracktile, Jordan Rose to talk about his entrepreneur journey in the food manufacturing sector. 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