Newfoundlanders Share Their Lives

Jessie Cahill is an information management professional, archivist, and educator with a passion for history and storytelling. With experience ranging from post-secondary education to hands-on archival research, she specializes in organizing information and helping others uncover the past. Jessie is also a Mother Goose facilitator.

Maurice Barry is a pioneer of distance education in Newfoundland and Labrador, whose career spans from multi-grade rural classrooms to shaping provincial learning infrastructure. Born to a Dublin-raised mother and a local principal father, Maurice grew up navigating the unique cultural mashup of moving from a bustling European city to Red Island—a community of fewer than 300 people. This deep sens...

Hear the story of Bob Flynn, from St. John's to Colorado and back to Lewisporte. Bob shares about his early career as an engineer turned entrepreneur and sailor.

Thatcher and Trevor are avid climbers who coach others. They share about their professional lives and all about mountain climbing in Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond. If you ever thought about starting to do climbing, this episode is for you!

Sheldon S. Crocker is a "Resilience Builder" and emotional truth-teller dedicated to helping people reclaim their power. After defying medical odds and overcoming a lifetime of adversity and systemic dismissal, Sheldon now uses his lived experience to guide others through his books and his signature "Unleash Your Inner Strength" programs. An Amazon best-selling author and trans...

What happens when your home becomes a battlefield? For Lina Chu, the answer was to pick up her camera and fight back. As a Ukrainian with Vietnamese roots, Lina offers a powerful, multicultural perspective on identity and heritage. After participating in the resistance against the Russian invasion, Lina eventually found her way to the shores of Newfoundland. For the past 18 months, she has been in...

Laurabel Mba joins me for a raw and honest conversation about identity and belonging. We go back to when she was seven years old, moving from Nigeria to Ontario, and what it felt like to suddenly feel "out of place" in a new country. Laurabel shares how those early experiences of being Black in Canada shaped her worldview and eventually led her to the vital anti-racism work she leads tod...

From judging at Cannes to being named an NLOWE Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year , Jenny Smith has spent two decades redefining the Canadian advertising landscape. As the founder of Ray , she proved that you don't need a Toronto zip code to build an internationally recognized agency. In this episode, the President and ECD shares her journey from "ad veteran" to "boutique agency...

While she usually writes about the surprising connections between past and present, today we’re looking inward. Join us for a personal conversation with Dr. Ainsley Hawthorn on her life, her lens on the world, and what it’s like to be a historian of the forgotten.

I change the regular interviewee for a young high school student, originally from India. Listen to Susan's story, passion and vision for her future in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Paul Davis has had diverse career spanning policing, politics (including serving as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador), and now leads The Gathering Place.

Discover the incredible story of Florence, a woman with a deep-rooted maritime heritage and a personal battle against multiple sclerosis.

Kristyna is originally from the Czech Republic. She has a long history in the flower industry, including managing a high-end luxury flower shop in Prague and owning her own successful shop back home. In 2012, she moved to Newfoundland for a job opportunity as a principal floral designer, and fell in love with the province, eventually opening her own shop called Newfoundland Floral Design.

Join me as I interview Terry French. Terry French is the President of Construction Labour Relations Association of NL and has been involved in local politics.

Join us as I interview 2024 Miss Newfoundland and Labrador, Megan Coles.

Join me as I interview writer and retired educator Pat Collins, from Harbour Grace.

Join me as I interview retired CBC journalist and author Anne Budgell.

Join me as I interview retired music teacher, Anne Whelan. Originally from Harbour Grace, now living in Carbonear.

Join me as I interview Karen Hanlon. Karen is a Visionary, artist, and empath. She cares about humanity and it is through her brush and heartfelt compassion she brings healing and understanding to help make the world a better place.

Join me, as I interview Dave Paddon, originally from Labrador, now living in St. John's.

Welcome to episode #1 of "Newfoundlanders Share Their Lives", hosted by Rabbi Chernitsky. In this first episode, Rabbi Chernitsky interviews archeologist Patricia Wells. Sit back, relax and enjoy.