Business In The Open
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 40
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: Canada
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
adam@adamramsay.com
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Host
Vanessa Smith - Host of “Business In The Open,” interviewing local entrepreneurs about their real experiences entering and navigating business life, including the ups and downs and advice for becoming a doer, not ...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Toshia Noye - Launching And Scaling A Home Retail Business; Differentiating From Big-box Competitors; Relationships With Designers/trades; Social-media-led Sales; Retail Seasonal Cycles; Importance Of Rest.
Julia Campbell - Building A Business/brand Around The Anne Legacy; Inclusivity And Confidence Through Fashion; Operating A Multi-day Regional Fashion Event; Balancing Authenticity And Commercialization; Revitalizing A Business Through Shared Space.
Moyna Matheson - Starting A Hospitality Business Later In Life; Scaling Operations And Expanding Into Catering/wholesale/other Product Lines; Deciding To Sell And Transitioning Ownership; Lessons From Listening To Customers And Teams; Next Chapter In Coaching/mentoring Through Change.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Business In The Open: EP 37 - Christine McQuaid, Blue Mussel Cafe/ Slaymaker & Nichols
October 21, 2026
In the first episode for Season 4, host Vanessa Smith welcomes Christine McQuaid, owner of Blue Mussel Cafe, Slaymaker & Nichols, and Helen’s Pastry Company. Christine shares how she and her partner Steve, left stable careers in Ontario (Christine as a lab technologist, Steve in sales) to sell everything and move to PEI in 2013 without a plan, ultimately buying the Blue Mussel Cafe after spotting a for-sale sign. She describes learning hospitality on the fly, the restaurant’s growth,...
Business In The Open: EP 36 - Toshia Noye, Toshco Home Store
May 27, 2026
For the finale episode of Season 3, host Vanessa Smith interviews Toshia Noye, owner of Toshco Home Store. Toshia shares her background growing up in Ontario as a high school dropout, experiencing a dark period, then moving to Fredericton where she met her Islander husband and became a mom of three. At 27 she returned to complete her Grade 12 diploma and began decorating for friends, launching Tosh Interiors on Facebook, which grew into five years of full-time work and key community connectio...
Business In The Open: EP 35 - Julia Campbell, JEMS Boutique
May 20, 2026
Host Vanessa Smith interviews Julia Campbell, co-owner of PEI's family-run North Shore Group, which includes the Anne of Green Gables Museum (connected to author Lucy Maud Montgomery), multiple Anne of Green Gables retail stores, Kindred Spirits Wholesalers, JEMS Boutique, and PEI Fashion Weekend. Julia shares her unexpected path from classical piano studies to teaching English in Korea, working six years in the motor yacht industry, then returning home to join the family business, build comm...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Business In The Open?
Business In The Open is hosted by Vanessa Smith. Its publicly listed email is adam@adamramsay.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Business In The Open?
The publicly listed email for Business In The Open: adam@adamramsay.com.
How many listeners does Business In The Open have?
Podseeker estimates Business In The Open reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Business In The Open?
Business In The Open typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local/regional entrepreneurs and business owners/operators (often owners/co-owners) of established small businesses, retail brands, or service/hospitality businesses; may include founders transitioning into new ventures or community-focused initiatives. Common among recent guests: Operating a business for multiple years; Scaling location size/operations; Launching or expanding product/service lines. Recent guests include Toshia Noye, Julia Campbell, and Moyna Matheson.
How hard is it to get booked on Business In The Open?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Business In The Open cover?
Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Retail, Small Business, Branding, and Ecommerce. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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