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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 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

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 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.

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. Proudly presented by Stingray and Innovation PEI.