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Send us Fan Mail As Head of the CMISA , Colin doesn’t care who wins an industry bid as long as it is a Canadian company and it was a fair deal. Listen to how the sector is blazing new trails globally and the importance of ensuring that there is Canadian solutions for Canadian vessels right here in Canada. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/...

Send us Fan Mail Providing digitalization tools to industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, and manufacturing, there’s nothing modest about this company’s recent rocket-like growth. Emily talks about creating immersive virtual environments, and the intersection of gaming and workforce skills training. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatla...

Send us Fan Mail Louise points out that while various players in the industry compete in some areas, in others we cooperate with, and depend on, one other. In short, we need each other to be successful, and to take full advantage of the opportunities ahead, especially when it comes to exporting. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/ to interv...

Send us Fan Mail From a strategic perspective (think protecting our Northern boundaries) to simply being able to meet demand for ships, Admiral Couturier clearly saw the opportunity for the Davie shipyard in Lévis, Quebec to be a major contender. Hear the Admiral's examples of innovation at its best and his vision for how, as a nation, we can compete on - and export to - the global stage. #Ga...

Send us Fan Mail Joanna is helping to set the roadmap for the future of collaboration between the UK and Canada, through cross-Atlantic skills training and by helping defence adjacent workers get into the game. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/ to interview a selection of attendees. Connect with Joanna here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo...

Send us Fan Mail For an industry to thrive, it needs a steady pipeline of high-quality talent. That’s where PEI’s Holland College comes in with programming and degrees attuned to the needs of business and the future of work. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/ to interview a selection of attendees. Connect with Doug here: https://www.linked...

Send us Fan Mail A true Canadian SME success story, Virtual Marine is changing the face of maritime safety. The company’s simulators virtually train workers, from the oil and gas to the defense sector, for emergencies they could face in the harshest of conditions. Randy talks with the boys about the craftiness of Newfoundlanders (of which he is one) to solve problems, and the importance of collabo...

Send us Fan Mail From the Royal Canadian Navy to now being head of the COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship) right on Dartmouth’s waterfront, saltwater has always been in Melanie’s DNA. At the crossroads of innovation, business, and sustainability, COVE houses a cluster of ocean-tech companies (from start-ups to multinationals) ready to propel the blue economy forward. #GaleForce...

Send us Fan Mail Al is making big waves by helping to drive cybersecurity to the top of the defense sector agenda. He talks about what’s keeping him up at night when it comes to digital security, and the critical need for academia, business, and government leaders to collectively rise to the challenge and get this country’s cyber agenda right. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.c...

Send us Fan Mail A veteran of the Canadian aerospace industry, Carl talks about the entrepreneurial spirit in Atlantic Canada, and promoting diversity in the sector, and critical role mentorship has played in his career. #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/ to interview a selection of attendees. New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube...

Send us Fan Mail For Fermeuse, Newfoundland-raised business legend Karl Kenny, the final frontier isn’t outer space, it’s what lies deep beneath our oceans. Driven by the opportunity of discovery, Karl talks about Kraken’s 'overnight' success which was 10 years in the making, and reveals his ‘three-I’ leadership mantra: Invent, Innovate, and Inspire. #GaleForceWins was in invited by http...

Send us Fan Mail Laurie talks about her road to becoming Genoa’s inaugural CTO, the company’s rapid growth trajectory, maintaining culture during a pandemic, and the sense of pride and energy she’s feeling in the Canadian shipbuilding industry. Connect with Laurie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebalan/ #GaleForceWins New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your po...

Send us Fan Mail Denise Goodyear, the heart and soul of Intuitive Media, has spent more than 20 years helping clients to optimize their marketing strategies and budgets – no matter how much they have to spend – to achieve real results. As President of Intuitive Media, Denise is happiest when meeting new people, building relationships, and helping businesses grow through marketing management, digit...

Send us Fan Mail Jesse Stirling hosts the in-depth, long-form, weekly interview show, “Meetings with Remarkable People.” Former guests include world renowned quantum physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, Premiers Kathy Dunderdale & Danny Williams, actors Allan Hawco & Brent Butt, musicians Ron Hynes & Alan Doyle, comedians Andy Jones & Pete Soucy, television stars Sabrina Whyatt & Toni-Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda McCallum is owner and President with her business Ignite Education Inc. in St. John’s, NL. She is a geologist, prospector and educator with 20 years experience. Her primary areas of professional services include geoscience education and outreach, project management, public relations, STEM communications, geological heritage and geopark development. Amanda’s had a progressiv...

Send us Fan Mail Ashley holds an M.Sc in International Marine Environmental Consultancy from Newcastle University (UK), a B.Sc in Biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from York University. She has over a decade of global offshore experience working in a variety of environmental roles. ​Ashley has over 12 years experience working and volu...

Send us Fan Mail Tom Powell joins us to discuss his journey into the pizza business. Tom started Pizza Express around 2004 and has employed over 30 people in that time. When asked to give a piece of advice Tom said "just buy the Gum Ball machine!" You will have to watch this episode to understand what he means. #GaleForceWins has new episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube and audio wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode #GaleForceWins interviews the Coxswain of HMCS Windsor Jason Thompson followed by PO2 Marcus Hibbert who is the senior Sonar Technician. We then chat with the Executive Officer Lt. Jay Finlayson and finally the Commanding Officer, CDR. Drew Matheson. We were on location on a barge just across from the sub itself and if you visit our Youtube Channel you will see the...

Send us Fan Mail #GaleForceWins was in invited by https://genoadesign.com/ to attend http://defsecatlantic.ca/ to interview a selection of attendees. In episode #62 of #GaleForceWins we interview the most senior sailor in The Royal Canadian Navy.  Rear-Admiral Santarpia enrolled in the Canadian Forces Officer Candidate Training Plan as a Maritime Surface Officer in 1986. His operational postings o...

Send us Fan Mail #GaleForceWins interviews the Commanding officer , Nicole Robichaud and the operations officer Natalia Borszczow of HMCS Margaret Brooke from the bridge of the ship in Halifax harbour. Two inspiring women leaders in charge of one of Canada's newest RCN ships. New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also visit https://galeforcew...

Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive trip #GaleForceWins sails aboard HMCS Toronto from St. John’s to Halifax and records conversations with sailors from all parts of the ship. This is an exciting look inside HMCS Toronto and the conversations with the people that make the ship work. This was shot on video and you can watch it here . This is part 2 of 2. New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube...

Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive trip #GaleForceWins sails aboard HMCS Toronto from St. John’s to Halifax and records conversations with sailors from all parts of the ship. This is an exciting look inside HMCS Toronto and the conversations with the people that make the ship work. This was shot on video and you can view it here . This is part 1 of 2. New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube...

Send us Fan Mail Scott is a self-made entrepreneur who has grown diverse businesses from the ground up or from acquisitions in varying industries including beverage alcohol , motorsports promotion and most recently human resources.  Scott is a visionary and started his first business thirty years ago as a food broker and became a best-in-class leader in the beverage alcohol industry. Scott has exp...

Send us Fan Mail Judit was born in Hungary living her early childhood behind the ‘Iron Curtain’ taught her to be resourceful and overcome unique challenges. Regardless of her circumstances, she has always wanted to achieve more than what seemed to be attainable. After high school, she was laser focused on completing a doctorate degree in law. When she achieved that, she was determined to become th...

Send us Fan Mail Sheldon has been providing Small, Medium and Fortune 100 companies forward-thinking digital marketing campaigns for over 18 years. Prior to starting www.newfoundmarketing.ca/ Sheldon was the Digital Marketing Director for M5 Communications and has spent time in Montreal and London where he planned and delivered sound Digital Marketing strategies to Fortune 100 clients Hewlett Pack...