Gale Force Wins

Send us Fan Mail #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 on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-tonelli-30a29116/ Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  The company developed Canada’s newest and most northerly iron ore mine, the Mary River Project, located on Baffin Island in the Qikiqtaaluk region of N...

Send us Fan Mail 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. She was on a travel circuit and worked a ton of hours.  Then she decided, like many of you, to ditch the corporate constraints for the freedo...

Send us Fan Mail 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: https://youtu.be/Ul3BJ8U8mDA?si=Mi5nnefu72igEtMc This update from Tom is on the day that construction started on his new space in the To...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every...

Send us Fan Mail 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 educated in the west and despite all the challenges associated with that, she is living out her dream and enhancing the fabric of the community...

Send us Fan Mail 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 organizations across Canada and internationally. At NSCC, he works to bring the college’s vision – transforming Nova Scotia one learner at...

Send us Fan Mail 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 executive having held several leadership positions within NL Centre for Health Information, NL Health Services and Eastern Health. With a background in...

Send us Fan Mail 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 continued to attend different yoga classes, she began to notice so many major changes in her overall physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Just...

Send us Fan Mail 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 private sector consulting, where he has collaborated with clients across three continents.  Currently, he manages Big Feed Club Grocery Delivery, a ca...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Fellow in the clubs 25+ year history. Outside of the club, Kristina is past public image chair for Atlantic Canada and St. Pierre, and is a Ro...

Send us Fan Mail 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 son Allan thought the company might be interested in the lost silver mine. In 2007  Ted and Allan Keats for the Keats-Stares prospecting family...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Labrador.  Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday...

Send us Fan Mail 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 communities to personal care homes, they are an industry leader with exceptional properties located throughout Newfoundland. We sat down with the own...

Send us Fan Mail Elanor is a high-energy, driven, communications leader, boasting over a decade of experience in breaking conventional norms to deliver innovative action plans. She holds a Master of Business Administration Degree, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Communications, two post-graduate diplomas, a Chartered Manager certificate, and an Advance Open Water Divers (AOWD) Certificate fr...

Send us Fan Mail John Reid was born and Raised in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador and educated in St. John's. He navigated a successful 30-year career in the telecoms industry, with a track record of driving growth, leading complex integrations, improving customer experience, and introducing a culture of innovation and employee satisfaction. He held executive positions at publicly-traded an...

Send us Fan Mail Charles (Chuck) Firlotte joined us on a special episode with Elanor FinFin Krzanowski co managing director of https://www.cardinalpointsint.com/ as guest host. Elanor was asked 10 mins prior to hitting record to be the guest host and she knocked it out of the park! Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finfinkrzanowski/ The #GaleForceWins vision: Inspiring...

Send us Fan Mail Roger Maunder was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He has independently produced, written, and directed a number of films including the political thriller Between Two Walls. He has also directed many music videos for bands/musicians that have become YouTube sensations such as Shanneyganock’s “Home Boys Home” and Amelia Curran’s mental health awareness video “This Video...

Send us Fan Mail Jason is a sales professional with a curious nature and a knack for solving problems. When he's not not working, he practices jiujitsu, dabbles in yoga, and has an affinity for all creatures with 4 legs. His favourite quote is "We can do hard things" -Glennon Doyle Melton. He advocates for mental health, wellness, and sobriety. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here: h...

Send us Fan Mail Canadian trumpeter, Mike Herriott , a respected multi-instrumentalist in both the classical and jazz genres, is in demand as a lead trumpeter, jazz improviser, orchestral soloist, bassist, arranger and composer. He has toured extensively through North America and South East Asia and has shared the stage with a host of luminaries, including Maynard Ferguson, Rob McConnell, Doc Seve...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in an enlightening discussion with Karen Lacey, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience across various industries and charitable organizations, including her impactful role at Crohn's and Colitis Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador. Dive deep into Karen's journey from her early days as a purchasing manager for a Labrador wholesaler to her signifi...

Send us Fan Mail CEO and Director Julie brings 25 years of strategic business expertise to Triple Point as she energetically builds out a winning team and further demonstrates how Triple Point’s Fischell’s Salt Dome is key to Newfoundland’s emerging Clean Energy Hub. Ms. Lemieux has led organizations through major challenges, including financial restructuring, transition to the public markets and...

Send us Fan Mail Originally from Kew North Caicos, 5th generation Turks and Caicos Islander. His family originally survived on the island by farming with slash and burn. He has been farming the modern way for 35 years. In the past they had to wait on seasonal rain but today the technology means they don't have to. Courtney articulates the farming approach over the years in Turks and Caicos. ...

Send us Fan Mail With a childhood in a French environment, Aniko lived more than 10 years abroad, raised in a multi-language and multi-cultural environment. She studied at Business School in Hungarian, French and English languages, with 2 more years afterwards in France, obtaining an International Management degree. 10 years working  as a Category Manager , JBrand Manager for desserts, then Trade...

Send us Fan Mail The former site of the building was a Turkish fortification, the polygonal Aranybásya, which was largely destroyed when the castle was retaken in 1686, but its remains can still be found on the Bastion level. No written record survives, and it reappeared on the written page of history in 1872. The neoclassical palace designed by Ybl was commissioned by Count Menyhért Lónyay Menyhé...