Gale Force Wins
Conversations focused on optimism that produce actionable inspiration.
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248 episodes
#238 Andy Jones | Don't Give Up on Me Dad
**A Heartfelt Conversation with Andy Jones on Theater, Resilience, and Mental Health**In this episode of Gale Force Wins, we’re joined by the legendary Newfoundland actor and writer, Andy Jones. Andy shares his journey in the arts, his ...
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Episode 238
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#237 Chuck Furey | VP BD, Govt Relations & Canadian Admissions GUS Canada Medical & Veterinary
In this episode of Gale Force Wins, hosts Alan Dale and Gerry Carew sit down with Chuck Furey, former Minister of Economic Development, Tourism, Energy, and more in Newfoundland and Labrador. Chuck shares his incredible journey, starting from h...
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Episode 237
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#236 Meagan Kay-Fowlow | President, Innovation Centre | techNL
Join us on #GaleForceWins as we explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s dynamic new tech hub! In this episode, hosts Allan Dale and Gerry Carew dive into the world of innovation and growth in the province, discussing the transformative projects hap...
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Episode 236
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#235 Robert King - Serial Entrepreneur and Family Man
In this episode of #GaleForceWins, we interview Robert King, a Newfoundland entrepreneur who shares his incredible life journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a successful business owner. Robert opens up about his challenges growing up, ma...
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Episode 235
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#234 Greg Whelan - Newfoundlander with a remarkable story of adventure, from Australia to Brazil.
In this episode, we sit down with Greg Whelan, a Newfoundlander with a remarkable story of adventure, from Australia to Brazil and back home again. Greg shares his experiences living abroad, learning new languages, and even writing a book about...
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Episode 234
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Top 10 podcast episodes of 2024 - EP#233
🎙️ **Gale Force Wins Episode #233: Year to Date Top 10** 🎙️2024 has been an incredible year so far, and we have shared **36 powerful episodes** with you to date! To celebrate, we're looking back at the **Top 10 Episodes of the Year** in...
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Episode 233
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#232 #GaleForceWins Introduces you to Gundel Restaurant - Budapest
Eventrend Group took over the operation of the more than 127-year-old iconic Gundel and its Bagolyvár restaurant. After the change in May, the managers of the company group said: "This is a huge moment in our lives! We can continue to preserve ...
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Episode 232
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#231 Mher Mardoyan - Career Coach and podcaster
EP#231 of Gale Force Wins features Mher Mardoyan , who shares his journey from Lebanon to Newfoundland. Maher discusses the challenges and cultural adjustments of moving to a smaller community after living in larger cities like Vancouver, as we...
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Episode 231
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#230 Jeff Topping - Senior Executive with McDonald's Restaurants of Canada - Honorary Captain - RCN
Senior Executive with McDonald's Restaurants of Canada LimitedJeff began his career with McDonald's Canada as a member of the crew at the Dundas Street location in London Ontario in 1988 and remained with the company throughout his post...
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Episode 230
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#229 Stephanie Howlett - CEO at DiversityNL
Stephanie is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and her pronouns are she, her, and hers.Stephanie is CEO of DiversityNL which she started in 2020 following her passion as an innovator who helps organizations implement inclusive polici...
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Episode 229
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#228 Stephen L Randell - author “My Child Is An Addict - Navigating Through Your Child's Addiction."
Stephen L Randell is a business leader, speaker and author who has stamped the hearts of his audience through his book “My Child Is An Addict - Navigating Through Your Child's Addiction."His focus is on transforming unimaginable tragedy...
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#227 Nick Tonelli - Founder keymebaby.com - Co-Owner Z-Faktor Ltd.
#GaleForceWins sat down with Nick in Budapest. Nick is a highly creative, independent professional, with extensive international working and life experience in business development, key account / sales management worldwide.Connect with him ...
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Episode 227
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#226 Tom Paddon - mining executive from North West River in Labrador
Mr. Tom Paddon is a mining executive from North West River in Labrador and is the Chairman of Baffinland Iron Mines, Ltd. He gave a keynote at #TheCentralMINEX2024 and it was so interesting we wanted to feature it on our podcast.
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Episode 226
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36:59
#225 Carol Bartlett - Geophysicist and Sales Expert - founder of The Leap Method
Carol Bartlett, is a geophysicist and a sales expert. Those two nouns don’t appear very often together. She worked in the oil and gas industry for many years as an oil and gas expert and leveraged her expertise to climb the corporate ladder. Sh...
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Episode 225
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53:57
#224 Tom Powell update on his business expansion
Tom Powell is a St. John's entrepreneur who is in his 21st year running Pizza Express. On December 6th 2021 Tom was interviewed by us during which he stated his dream was to expand the physical size of his operation. See that interview here: ht...
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Season 4
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Episode 224
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#223 Unknown Soldier Ceremony excerpts and interviews
On July 1st, 2024 an Unknown Soldier was placed in his final resting place.#GaleForceWins was at the ceremony taking some behind the scenes footage and doing interviews with a random selection of those in attendance.
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Episode 223
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50:08
#222 Fatemeh Mohammadi and Gerry Carew
Fatemeh is an International student at Memorial University and Gerry digs into her motivation to come to Canada and in particular Newfoundland and Labrador. Fatemeh is an inspiring young person who at the age of 9 decided she wanted to get educ...
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Season 4
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Episode 222
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59:05
#221 Don Bureaux - President & CEO Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
Don Bureaux has been president of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) since 2011. Don’s commitment to adult education spans over two decades working with adult learners at colleges and universities as well as professional designation granting ...
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#220 Kaylah Mercer and Fatemeh Mohammadi
Guest host Fatemeh Mohammadi interviews Kaylah Mercer.Fatemeh is a business student at Memorial University who was born in Iran and grew up in Dubai. She brings a fascinating perspective to life in NL. Kaylah is a seasoned senior e...
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Episode 220
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1:14:52
#219 Darlene Steele - Owner/Operator Yoga Instructor @ Yoga Bloom Studio
Darlene first stepped on a yoga mat in 2012, and it was love at first twist. At the time, she was looking for something to help her find some inner calm, and she left feeling so peaceful she couldn’t wait to go back for more. As she conti...
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Episode 219
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#218 Bradley Russell - CEO / Co-Founder of Big Feed Club Grocery Delivery
As an accomplished professional with a background in government, technology, and stakeholder engagement, Bradley thrives on building teams and driving impactful initiatives. His career spans diverse roles in both public service and...
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Episode 218
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#217 Kristina Ennis Guest host interviews Gillian Pearson & Courtney Clarke
Kristina Ennis is a member of the Mekapisk EnviroBlu Solutions team as the Director of Business Development & Procurement. Kristina is President of the Rotary Club of St. John's East, and is the youngest recipient of a Paul Harris ...
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#216 Allan and Kevin Keats - Legendary NL prospectors
Kevin Keats is part of a long line of prospectors in his family, one that stretches all the way back to his great-great-grandfather, and now includes his own sons.In 1969, Noranda Explorations opened an office in Gander. Mr. Keats and his s...
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#215 Edison Gardiner - Turks and Caicos Islands
Edison Gardiner was born and raised in Kew North Caicos. His island life is not that dissimilar to Newfoundland and Labrador. He talks about his father and uncles building a wooden sloop boat that is very similar to the past of Newfoundland and...
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Season 4
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Episode 215
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#214 Blair, Tim and Barry Lane - Co Owners of laneslife.ca
Serving seniors for more than 20 years, Lanes is a locally-owned retirement living development and management company with living options for every person’s lifestyle and unique care needs. From independent living and assisted living communitie...
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Season 4
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Episode 214
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