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 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.

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. We'll serve it up on the latest episode of the PEI Business Podcast.

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.

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.