


Audio Producer +
Writer
Joan Kanner is a food business entrepreneur turned audio storyteller. She uses humor to engage and educate.
Some soundscapes to enjoy as you tour the site:
- Audio postcard from Rhubarb Fest 2025 (5 mins)
- Birds of Prospect, ME (1 min, 33 sec)

New Series in Progress:
Permanently Closed
While running her food business, Kanner witnessed similar businesses die before their time. Meanwhile, others thrived. Along the way, she learned that it’s more complicated than being “open” or “shut.”
On the Permanently Closed podcast, we’ll uncover the barriers that keep food business from reaching their full potential and record not just their struggles, but their uncelebrated successes.
Do you have a story to share?
Customers
Are you a customer who still thinks about a favorite food business?
Tell us more here. Or...
Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at: mile19productions@gmail.com
Use the subject line: Permanently Closed: customer
Length: 2 – 3 minutes---
Food business owners
Are you a former food business owner? Are you ready to discuss the real reasons why you closed?
Email us at: mile19productions@gmail.comUse the subject line: Permanently Closed: business owner
Or if you’re willing to share, please record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at: mile19productions@gmail.com
Use the subject line: Permanently Closed: business owner
Length: 3 - 5 minutes to give us a sense of your story. We might reach out to learn more.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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