YQG In Bloom

by Tracy Martens

Entrepreneurship Documentary

Season 2

Improv Your Life!

Improv Teacher/Performer Cristina Orlando, or as she’s known on stage, Cristina No H is in the house with me. She is my Goddess! From the day I met her in an improv class she teaches, I knew she was someone that I wanted to be best friends with. She’s funny, a great teacher who cares about her students & puts her all into everything she does, whether it is teaching or performing. Cristina is also involved with our local theatre organization ACT (Arts Collective Theatre) performing & working behind the scenes. Find more about Cristina at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofmisscristina76/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cristina.calamitaorlando YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cristinaorlando7561 Also find out about ACT: https://actwindsor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actwindsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actwindsor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artscollectivetheatre3512 #podcast #ontariopodcast #yqg #yqgpodcast #cristianoronaldo #actwindsor #artscollectivetheatre #improvteacher #improvcomedy #improvinterview #interview #windsorontario #supportcommunity #supportlocal #localtheatre

50th Anniversary, Amherstburg Freedom Museum

Amherstburg Freedom Museum is an amazing, humbling place to visit. To see all of the artifacts that have spanned generations of black culture was very emotional to experience. To find out that Amherstburg has such importance to black history was very eye opening to me. The Amherstburg Freedom Museum has also been helping ACT with their newest play coming out, The Price of Freedom. ACT and I thought it only fitting to celebrate the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and make sure to highlight their 50th Anniversary at the beginning of Black History Month. To find out more about the museum and any upcoming events: Website: https://amherstburgfreedom.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aburgfreedom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmherstburgFreedom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AburgFreedom For more on ACT and The Price of Freedom: Website: https://actwindsor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actwindsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actwindsor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artscollectivetheatre3512 #ontariopodcast #podcast #youtubepodcast #amherstburg #amherstburgfreedommuseum #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory2025 #blackhistoryamherstburg #yqgpodcast #yqg #yqginbloom #supportcommunity #supportblackhistory #blackhistorycanada

Unveiling The Price of Freedom: A Conversation with Carlos Anthony & Elise Harding-Davis

Join us as we dive into the creative process behind the latest play from ACT, The Price of Freedom with playwright Carlos Anthony and Elise Harding-Davis African-Canadian Historian. Carlos, author of the national bestseller Shades of Black, brings his unique voice to the stage, as well as acting for the first time as the lead in this production. In this episode, we’ll talk about the inspirations and challenges behind crafting this thought-provoking work of theatre. Elise Harding-Davis, one of the foremost authorities on African-Canadian history, also joins us to share her expertise. As a consultant on the script for The Price of Freedom, Elise provides insight into the historical context and significance of the play's content. #ontariopodcast #podcast #interview #youtubepodcast #blackhistorymonth #undergroundrailroad #blackhistory #artscollectivetheatre #amherstburg #yqg #yqgpodcast #yqginbloom #windsorontario #africancanadian #playwright

“ACT” Arts Collective Theatre Take Two - What’s Coming Up Next

I caught up with ACT - Arts Collective Theatre’s President & Vice President Chris Rabideau & Moya Mcalister (which is no small feat). ACT is growing, expanding their repertoire and releasing so many wonderful productions that are worthy of big city stages. This year their lineup is jam packed. We talked about their upcoming production called The Price of Freedom. This is so special as they collaborated with a local writer, Carlos Anthony to create a unique piece to celebrate Black History Month. We also touched on all the other upcoming productions for this year. Make sure if you are in the Windsor, Essex County Ontario area to stop in to one of their productions. If you are interested in seeing their performances or even being a part of them, you can get any information for ACT at: https://actwindsor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actwindsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actwindsor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artscollectivetheatre3512 Make sure to Like & Subscribe to this Podcast to keep in touch with the Windsor/Essex County, Ontario area. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yqginbloompodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YQGInBloom #ontariopodcast #interview #yqgpodcast #podcast #artscollectivetheatre #windsorontario #windsorcanada #capitoltheatre #theatrepodcast #theatre #theatrearts #supportlocal #theatreproduction #creatives #notforprofitorganisation #YQGInBloom #talent #notforprofit

Meet Some Cast & Crew of the Upcoming Production of The Price of Freedom

I got to chat briefly with a few of ACT's cast & crew at Windsor's Capitol Theatre as they prepared for the World Premiere opening of The Price of Freedom. This play is going to be amazing. Written by Windsor, Ontario's own local writer, Carlos Anthony. Directed by Chris Rabideau. ACT worked with Amherstburg Freedom Museum to make sure this production was accurate to the time as well as a top notch production worthy of being shown all over the country. Make sure to check out ACT if you are in the Windsor, Ontario area as they keep putting out beautiful and amazing productions. https://actwindsor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actwindsor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actwindsor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@artscollectivetheatre3512 Make sure to Like & Subscribe to this Podcast to keep in touch with the Windsor/Essex County, Ontario area. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yqginbloompodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YQGInBloom #podcast #ontariopodcast #interview #blackhistory #yqg #yqgpodcast #yqginbloom #artscollectivetheatre #windsorontario #capitoltheatre #theatrepodcast #theatre #thearts #supportcommunity #supportlocal #supportlocaltheatre #supportlocalpodcasts #theatreproduction #creatives #notforprofitorganisation #talent #notforprofit #cast #crew #behindthescene #worldpremier

Meet Canadian Filmmaker, Gavin Michael Booth

Gavin Michael Booth, Canadian filmmaker who writes, produces, directs, edits and will make the occasional foray into acting. Gavin started out directing music videos for the likes of Third Eye Blind and more. He also directed the Canadian horror film, "The Scarehouse" (NBC/Universal) and created the single take split-screen film Last Call. But now Gavin has a new venture that could make someone $100,000 richer. He is writing/directing a TV series, Reward. Season one is called “Dreamcrusher,” The seven-episode series was filmed in Los Angeles, Worcester, Mass. and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. To sign up to try and win some money watching Dreamcrusher go to: https://rewardseries.tv/about/ And to stream Dreamcrusher starting March 18th, 2025 go to: https://reveel.net/ Follow Gavin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gavinmichaelboothdirector/ Thanks for listening, please subscribe & be sure to follow YQG In Bloom Podcast on social media to keep updated with new episodes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YQGInBloom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yqginbloompodcast/ #yqg #podcast #ontariopodcast #windsorontario #interview #canadianfilmmaker #filmmaker #gavinmichaelbooth #dreamcrusher #director #writer

KordaZone Theatre's Murder On The Orient Express

Talking with Director Dean Valentino and Brandon Chappus (Hercule Poirot) about the upcoming production of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel Murder on the Orient Express. I am really excited to see this cast of 12 wonderful performers bring this larger than life murder mystery to the stage at the Kordazone Theatre in Windsor, Ontario Canada. Part of my excitement is that I have not read this book or seen any productions. But I did catch a snippet of a rehearsal and it looks like it will be great! Opening Night is Friday, March 28th, 2025 at 8:00pm It will play March 29, 30, April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12th. Thursday, April 3 at 8:00pm will be a Pay-what-you-can performance. For more information, watch the podcast! And check out their website: https://www.kordazone.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kordaartisticproductions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kordazone ***make sure to subscribe, like and comment so I can keep this podcast running so we can learn more about how wonderful our little slice of Ontario #interview #podcast #ontariopodcast #ontario #windsorontario #supportlocal #theatreproduction #theatre #actors #director #murderontheorientexpress #agathachristie #kordazonetheatre #localtheatre #theatrearts #supportlocaltheatre #windsor #supportlocalpodcasts #yqgpodcast #yqg #yqginbloompodcast

Positive Parenting With Jacqueline P. Cheng

Parenting is hard! Thank goodness we have a Certified Parenting Coach, Emotions, Mind and Energy Practitioner and Family Law Attorney in our corner. Jacqueline, herself a parent understands the struggles of keeping the kids happy, healthy, well adjusted as well as saving some sanity as a person. Make sure to listen and reach out to Jacqueline if you need a little support and encouragement. She’s also really good at positive reinforcement for us adults so we don’t feel like we are always making the wrong choice parenting. To get ahold of Jacqueline: Website: https://jacquelinepcheng.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinepcheng/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095022322793&ref=ig_profile_ac #yqg #podcast #ontariopodcast #interview #windsorontario #parentingtips #parentingcoach #positiveparenting #parentingadvice #parentinghacks #yqginbloompodcast #jacquelinepcheng

Vampire Zombies From Space! With Co-Creator Alex Forman

Meet one of the guys behind the movie Vampire Zombies From Space! which has become a big hit at film festivals around the world. This kitchy film is exactly what a horror film from the fifties/sixties genre is supposed to be all about. Find out a bit of what it takes to co-create a really funny, campy, black and white classic horror film that doesn’t take itself seriously but still makes you jump a few times. Alex co-wrote, co-produced and had a cameo in the show. He gave us a bit of a look inside the making of the movie and how you have to help out wherever needed to make an independent film and make it well. You could tell this was definitely a labour of love. film and make it well. You could tell this was definitely a labour of love. #yqg #podcast #ontariopodcast #interview #windsorontario #vampirezombiesfromspace #independentfilmmaker #independentfilm #makingmovies #filmfestivals #filmmaker #campy

Understanding Tarot with Sarah’s Oracle

I sat down with Sarah, an experienced tarot reader to explore tarot cards, spirit and so much more. Hopefully our conversation will open your eyes to the deeper meaning behind the cards. We hear a bit of Sarah’s personal journey into tarot reading and how helping others has enriched her life. We also learn that reading the cards isn’t as easy as you think. Just because the death card comes up, it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It’s all the cards drawn and interpretation. Chatting with Sarah is always fun, soothing and you come out with a better understanding of your own journey. Sarah reads either in person or on zoom, so she is available to anyone worldwide. If you want to follow her and see some of her readings, you can find her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahs.oracle/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sarahsoracle Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarahsoracle #windsorontario #podcast #interview #yqg #ontariopodcast #youtubepodcast #tarot #tarotreading #tarotreader #tarotonline #tarotcards #spirit #tarotcommunity #tarotdaily #sarahsoracle #yqginbloompodcast #zoomreading #spirit

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