YQG In Bloom

Hosted by Tracy Martens

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May 2026

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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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November 24, 202220 min

Yarn, Accessories and more at The Hook Pusher

For all you yarn lovers, I sat down with Dianne Clinton, owner of The Hook Pusher a wonderful business that carries cruelty free yarn, custom made products, crochet notions and so much more. Make sure to follow Dianne and get in on Crochet Club if you are in the Windsor/Essex County area.To visit The Hook Pusher onlinehttps://www.hookpusher.comFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.hook.pusher/Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thehookpusherWould also like to give a shout out to Megan Cornwall, owner of Iris & Marnie for the fabulous earrings Dianne & I were wearing.https://www.irisandmarnie.comWe also were using mugs from Lindsay Marr, owner of Four Eleven Potteryhttps://www.411pottery.comFilmed on location at Nancy John's Gallery also home of The Hook Pusher.https://www.nancyjohns.comhttps://linktr.ee/yqginbloom FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND EPISODES FROM YQG IN BLOOM

November 30, 202217 min

Kings Bake Shop with Owner Cheslea Froese

Today we sat down with the owner, Cheslea Froese to hear all about what makes this bakery such a go to place when you are in the YQG. The amazing cupcakes, macarons, cakes and more are definitely something you should try, not to mention the wonderful beverages. She also makes sure to have her shop stocked with local makers products.To visit Kings Bake Shop online: https://www.kingsbakeshop.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kings.bakeshop/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingsBakeshoppSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yqginbloomFollow us on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/yqg.in.bloom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YQGInBloom

December 10, 202217 min

Sweet & Savoury Pies, Poptarts & more at Auntie Aldoo's Kitchen

Meet Alexandrea Anber - Auntie Aldoo’s KitchenPoptarts, pies, need I say more? I sit down with Alex, owner of Auntie Aldoo’s Kitchen to talk about her fabulous foods, new products, her brick and mortar shop and so much more.To place an order or check out her upcoming events,visit her website: https://www.auntiealdooskitchen.comFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auntiealdooskitchen/Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auntiealdooskitchen

December 14, 202222 min

Jewelry talk with Meg from Iris & Marnie

I was so lucky to visit with one of my most favourite people, Megan Cornwall. Megan is the owner and jewelry maker at Iris & Marnie. Learning all about how her grandmother Marnie fostered her love of jewelry and is the drive behind her style. And thanks to Megan I have rediscovered my love of rings and earrings.To shop online at Iris & Marnie: https://www.irisandmarnie.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iris.and.marnie/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irisandmarniePlease subscribe to be notified when more videos are available.www.youtube.com/@YQGInBloomFollow us on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/yqg.in.bloom/and our podcast of all episodes are on Spotify, iHeart radio, Apple Podcasts and more.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YQGInBloom

January 8, 202352 min

Lets get our body & mind back on track with the Health & Wellness Roundtable

I am so lucky to sit down with 3 women that are powerhouses in their fields. I am joined by:Donna Rivard a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and owner of Wellness by the WaterAdriana Rajewski a Yoga Teacher, Structural Yoga Therapist, Thai Yoga Massage & Myofascial Release Therapist, Energy Worker, EFT practitioner & Meditation Teacher. She also owns Enlightened YogaJennifer Lang from Usana Health SciencesBetween the 3 of them we talk about how to start the new year right. With Intentions not Resolutions. How to get our health, body and mind back on track.To get in touch with Wellness by the Water:Website - www.wellnessbythewater.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/donnaWBTWInstagram - donna_wbtwLinkedIn- www.linkedin.com/in/Donna-WBTWEmail - donna@wellnessbythewater.comEnlightened Yoga:enlightenedyoga.ca Instagram - adriana.rajewski Facebook - enlightened yogaJennifer Lang: Website - https://jennlang.usana.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.larocquewhiteInstagram - jenniferannelangLinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lang-9a574a11/Email - jenn@jennlang.comTracy Martens - YQG In Bloomwww.linktr.ee/yqginbloom

January 16, 202321 min

Windsor CrossFit with Kim Dunwoody & Rick Tomicic

Continuing with Health & Wellness, this week we are hanging out at Windsor CrossFit with owners Kim Dunwoody and Rick Tomicic.This is a show you should definitely listen to if you want to improve your core health, body and strength. We find out how Windsor CrossFit caters to all age groups & everyone’s specific needs including nutrition.To visit Windsor CrossFit online: https://www.windsorcrossfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/windsorcrossfit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindsorCrossFitPlease follow so you will be notified when new episodes are available.YQG In Bloom: https://linktr.ee/yqginbloomYou can also find YQG In Bloom on all podcast platforms

January 28, 202328 min

Bead Jewelry and more with Handmade With Love Windsor

TRIGGER WARNING: We will be discussing some mental health topics that might be sensitive to some viewers.This episode we talk to Stefanie Harby, creator behind Handmande With Love Windsor. Her gorgeous jewelry is made with a lot of love and creativity. Stefanie is always creating workshops for children and adults to be able to create their own lovely jewelry.HWL Windsor offers workshops at Pure Mentality as well as jewelry for sale there. https://mypurementality.caYou can also find her jewelry at Wolf & Rebel. https://wolfandrebel.comOr catch Handmade With Love online at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hwlwindsorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hwlwindsor/

February 4, 202335 min

Gruppo Nutrition with Darcy Haggith

Today I sat down with the owner/creator of Gruppo Nutrition & Polar Joe protein infused drinks, Darcy Haggith.Darcy is a microbiologist whom is also a 4 time iron man competitor who still loves long distance cycling and wanted to create a super clean product that will help all athletes to maintain their endurance as well as recover after.Plus there is also the Polar Joe protein based iced coffee and iced matcha drinks that are amazing anytime.You can find Gruppo Nutrition at: https://grupponutrition.comPolar Joe: https://polarjoe.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grupponutrition/https://www.instagram.com/thepolarjoeco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polarjoecohttps://www.facebook.com/grupponutritionOr if you can visit his store at:Gruppo North America, Inc.Production Facility + Retail Outlet1540 McDougall Avenue - Unit 11Windsor, Ontario N8X 3N2Email: cs@grupponutrition.comToll- Free: 877-691-3835

February 11, 202321 min

Local makers & artists at Urban Art Market

I finally got to meet Anissa Noakes, Owner of Urban Art Market, Stray Sheep Co., runs the Rose City Etsy Team and the list goes on.She is the go to person and biggest supporter if you are a maker, crafter, or creator of any kind in the YQG area. She is always promoting local vendors, helping artists and me.Listen in and find out more about the Urban Art Market and woman behind this hidden gem we are lucky to have in the Windsor/Essex County areaUrban Art Market is located at 548 Chilver Road in Windsor, OntarioFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/urbanartmarkethttps://www.facebook.com/rosecityetsyteamhttps://www.facebook.com/straysheepcoInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/urbanartmarket/https://www.instagram.com/rosecityetsyteam/https://www.instagram.com/straysheepco/

February 18, 202333 min

Spectrum Spanish Tutoring with Kerri Dunwoody & Oricia Maletic

This week I chatted with Kerri & Oricia from Spectrum Spanish Tutoring.We had so much fun. If you ever wanted to learn Spanish, you need to get in contact with these girls. They make learning fun again. Not just with classroom work, but cooking classes, field trips and so much more!http://www.spectrumspanish.caFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/SpectrumSpanishTutoringInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/spectrumspanishtutoring/