Send us a text Dive into the heart of Canadian pride as told by the brave men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)! These interviews reveal a profound sense of what it means to be Canadian, deeply rooted in service, identity, and the extraordinary experiences gained through the RCN. Here’s what Canadian pride means to these remarkable sailors: Serving and Contributing to the Nation : Many express a clear sense of duty and a desire to serve their country , viewing their work as directly con...
Jun 30, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 275
Send us a text 👥 Discover the power of mentorship, community involvement, and saying yes to opportunities outside your comfort zone. This is more than a career story — it’s a testament to what happens when someone believes in you, and you believe in yourself. 🔗 Learn more at: https://galeforcewins.com 📌 Subscribe for more real conversations with leaders who are making a difference. 0:00 – Welcome to Gale Force Wins Season 5 0:13 – Setting the stage at HR Project Partners 0:26 – Introducing Ja...
Jun 24, 2025•24 min•Season 5Ep. 274
Send us a text Gale Force Wins: Revolutionizing Content Creation with Speed, Authenticity & AI Join Allan Dale and Gerry Carew of #GaleForceWins as they unveil exciting updates on their mission to transform the content creation world! Discover how they are empowering businesses and organizations to become thought leaders and amplify their messages through unique, rapid, and authentic video content. In this update, learn about Gale Force Wins' unparalleled ability to transform live events in ...
Jun 23, 2025•12 min
Send us a text Join us for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation with Sandy MacDonald, President and CEO of Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. From growing up in a family of 14 children to leading one of Canada's most respected colleges, Sandy shares his remarkable journey through education, public service, and leadership. In this episode, Sandy reflects on: • His upbringing in a tight-knit Island community • The transformative power of education • Building a career i...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 273
Send us a text "We Are Here" Recorded at the 2025 AAHP Biennial General Meeting, The We Are Here Podcast features 20 inspiring voices from allied health across Newfoundland & Labrador. This series offers an authentic, on-the-ground look at the challenges, innovations, and vital roles of allied health professionals across the province. WATCH all the interviews here. I. A Diverse and Essential Workforce From physiotherapy and respiratory therapy to psychology, pharmacy, audiology, and social w...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of #GaleForceWins, we sit down with Nevra Sener, an educator, counselor, and passionate advocate for newcomer mental health. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Nevra shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a multicultural family to settling in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. After completing her Master of Education at Memorial University, Nevra found her calling supporting newcomers through her work with the Association for New Canadians an...
Jun 10, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 272
Send us a text In this special episode of Gale Force Wins, guest host Spencer Carew sits down in Kassel, Germany with his host Mark Kohler—an architect and entrepreneur—to explore life, business, and culture through an international lens. Mark shares his journey from freelancing to leading a firm of 25 employees, designing schools and public buildings, and even transforming a historic swimming pool into a vibrant office and event space. The conversation dives into architecture as a tool for comm...
Jun 03, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 271
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Gale Force Wins, we sit down with Aisha Umar, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador. Originally from Nigeria, Aisha shares her remarkable journey through Kentucky to St. John’s, where she found both a community and a calling. We explore her academic background, love for social enterprise, and deep commitment to community-driven work. Aisha opens up about overcoming cultural challenges, building a life in N...
May 27, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 270
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Mia Francis, the dynamic founder of Chic Celebrations NL, a business focused on event planning, decorating, and creating unforgettable experiences. Mia takes us on a journey through her entrepreneurial path, sharing her background growing up in Birmingham, UK, and transitioning to life in Canada. She talks about how her family and early experiences sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and the challenges she faced in starting her own business. From r...
May 20, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 269
Send us a text Michael Cojocar is a Canadian born Architect and entrepreneur based in Budapest. He has designed countless buildings in and around Hungary. This is a very interesting conversation recorded in the Canadian Embassy in Budapest for which Michael was the architect. This is one of a series of conversations with Canadians living in Budapest that Allan and Gerry recorded in November of 2022. This trip was facilitated by Dr. Judit Lovas who also served as guest host for each interview. We...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 268
Send us a text In this episode of we feature two bright young business students, Russell Noseworthy and Nathan Young, who are just beginning their journeys in the business world. They share their experiences, inspirations, and insights into the student-managed investment fund at Memorial University, as well as their participation and two year back to back first place wins in the prestigious Van Burkom case competition. 0:00 – Introduction to Gale Force Wins Season 5 0:11 – Gerry discusses the po...
May 06, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 267
Send us a text Peter Mansbridge joined #GaleForceWins in November 2024 at the National Association of Career Colleges conference. In this special flashback episode of #GaleForceWins, Allan Dale is joined by the legendary Peter Mansbridge at the National Association of Career Colleges conference in November 2024. Peter, renowned for his impactful journalism and role in shaping Canadian media, discusses the critical contribution of private regulated career colleges to Canada’s workforce and econom...
Apr 29, 2025•9 min•Season 5Ep. 266
Send us a text Gale Force Wins: A Farewell Conversation with Premier Dr. Andrew Furey In this episode of Gale Force Wins, Gerry Carew and Alan Dale sit down with Premier Andrew Furey for a heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation as he prepares to step down and return to his surgical career. Premier Furey reflects on the emotional night he became Premier, the challenges of leading during a pandemic and fiscal crisis, and the major milestones his government achieved — from Muskrat Falls negotiatio...
Apr 22, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 265
Send us a text In this episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry sits down with the talented visual artist and former competitive figure skater, Roselle Doyle. Roselle shares her incredible journey, from her early days in Montreal, where she fell in love with figure skating, to competing at elite levels in Canada and England. She opens up about the challenges she faced in her skating career, including a career-changing injury, and how that ultimately led her to transition into the world of art. Ros...
Apr 15, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 264
Send us a text In this episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry Carew sits down with Damian Follett, a talented musician with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. From his early days of playing guitar to writing songs and performing across Canada, Damian shares his journey, the importance of music in life, and the impact it has on connecting people. They discuss Damian’s experiences in Nashville, his favorite original songs, and his philosophy on music as a force for good in the worl...
Apr 08, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 263
Send us a text Gerry sits down with Jacqui Bailey, the founder of HR Project Partners, to discuss her incredible journey over the past 10 years. From overcoming early business struggles to building a thriving company that now supports clients across Canada, Jacqui shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the power of positive thinking. In this episode, Jacqui opens up about starting HR Project Partners, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her growth as ...
Apr 01, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 262
Send us a text In this episode of Gale Force Wins, we sit down with Michel, the owner and General Manager of Carol Auto in Labrador City, to hear about the history and evolution of this family-run dealership. Michel shares how Carol Auto has been serving the community since 1968, offering personalized customer service in a small town environment. He talks about the importance of understanding customer needs, the values instilled in him by his father, and how those values have shaped the dealersh...
Mar 25, 2025•8 min•Season 5Ep. 261
Send us a text In this episode, Gerry Carew sits down with Katherine Peddle, a registered dental hygienist, entrepreneur, and the founder of The Oral Health Center and Mobile Smiles. Katherine shares her inspiring journey from growing up in the small town of Baytona to building a successful business that offers mobile dental services to communities in need. Katherine reflects on her childhood, education, early career, and the challenges of starting her own business, all while balancing family li...
Mar 18, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 260
Send us a text This interview with Dean Jacobs provides an inspiring look at his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of Atlantic Trailer & Tractor. Dean reflects on his experience transitioning from a sales rep to a business owner and emphasizes the importance of hard work, creativity, and teamwork in achieving success. The conversation covers Dean's decision to move Atlantic Trailer & Tractor to a larger location to better serve customers and accommodate the company's growth. He disc...
Mar 11, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 259
Send us a text In this episode of Gale Force Wins, Alan Dale sits down with Chuck Firlotte, a seasoned executive with a diverse career spanning Canada, the US, England, and the Caribbean. Chuck shares insights into his journey from a small town in New Brunswick to leading companies as a CEO. He discusses the importance of transferable skills, staying open to opportunities, and the role of mentorship and relationships in leadership. Chuck also reflects on his experience at Harvard, managing busin...
Mar 04, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 258
Send us a text In this emotional and insightful episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry Carew sits down with Kim Kelly to discuss her personal journey and the important work she has done to support those affected by suicide loss. Kim opens up about the creation of a vigil to remember loved ones lost to suicide, her family's legacy, and the powerful role of community in healing. From the first vigil in 2005 to the present day, Kim shares how this event has grown and provided a space for people to ...
Feb 25, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 257
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry Carew sits down with Geoff Eaton, a two-time cancer survivor, social entrepreneur, and the founder of Young Adult Cancer Canada (YAC). Geoff shares his incredible journey from battling cancer in his early 20s to creating a support network for young adults facing similar challenges. He opens up about the transformative impact of entrepreneurship, the importance of family support, and how facing adversity can lead to meaningful...
Feb 18, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 256
Send us a text Join guest host Tyler Downey as he chats with Dr. Anna O'Grady, astrophysicist at Carnegie Mellon, about her journey from a young space enthusiast in Killbride to researching strange stars and stellar evolution. 🌟 From her research on Thorn Jov objects to her current work on yellow super giant binaries, Dr. O'Grady shares fascinating insights into the world of observational astronomy. 0:00 - Welcome and introduction to Gale Force Wins Season 5 0:11 - Tyler Downey guest host intro...
Feb 11, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 255
Send us a text In this episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry Carew welcomes Krystal Hobbs, founder of Reflective Marketing, a social media marketing agency. Krystal shares her entrepreneurial journey, her niche-focused approach, and the challenges she overcame to build a successful marketing agency. The discussion covers business growth strategies, overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of niching down, leveraging AI in marketing, and the importance of authenticity in advertising. Timestamps: ...
Feb 04, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 254
Send us a text 🌟 "Navigating Career Choices and Embracing Change with Lisa Taylor" 🌟 Welcome to Gale Force Wins Season 5! In this episode, host Allan Dale sits down with Lisa Taylor, Founder and CEO of Challenge Factory, for an inspiring conversation about career transitions, the future of work, and the power of slowing down to reflect. From growing up in Mississauga to leading a global consulting firm, Lisa shares her fascinating journey, lessons learned, and her vision for how we can reshape...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 253
Send us a text Join us for a special edition of Gale Force Wins as we showcase the Inuksuk II, a cutting-edge fishing vessel representing the future of sustainable Arctic fishing. On Friday, January 17, 2025, we had the privilege of attending its unveiling reception in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with interviews, speeches, and an exclusive ship tour. Chris Flanagan, CEO of Baffin Fisheries, shares the journey from concept to completion and the significance of this vessel for Inuit communities. Kel...
Jan 21, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 252
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Gale Force Wins, co-founder Allan Dale reconnects with longtime friend and former Navy colleague Jason Donville in beautiful Toronto. Jason opens up about his extraordinary journey—from a challenging childhood in Western Canada to his time in the Navy, his transition into the business world, and his eventual success as a leader in finance and beyond. Discover how Jason’s resilience, principled approach, and relentless work ethic helped him overcome adv...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 251
Send us a text 🎉 Episode 250: A Milestone Moment for Gale Force Wins! 🌍🇲🇩 We’re kicking off Season 5 with a truly special episode as our co-founder, Allan Dale , takes us on an extraordinary journey to Moldova as part of an international election observation mission . In this landmark episode, Allan shares powerful insights from Moldova’s presidential election and referendum , capturing: ✅ Democracy in Action: Witnessing the electoral process firsthand. ✅ Cultural Immersion: Exploring Moldov...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 250
Send us a text 2024 was an incredible year for Gale Force Wins! From working with amazing clients to conducting 500 interviews for the National Association of Career Colleges, we’re filled with gratitude for the opportunities that came our way. As we set sail into 2025, we’re excited to continue creating meaningful content and building strong connections with both new and returning clients. Join us in making 2025 the best year yet! 💫 🎉 Happy New Year from Gale Force Wins! 🎉 📌 Timestamps: 0:0...
Dec 31, 2024•1 min•Season 4Ep. 249
Send us a text In this discussion, we dive into Gale Force Wins' suite of video content packages , designed to offer businesses a streamlined, effective, and engaging approach to storytelling through video. Each package is tailored to suit different needs, from quick, high-impact content to long-term strategic partnerships. With a philosophy centered around speed and ease , Gale Force Wins eliminates barriers to high-quality video production, empowering businesses of all sizes to harness the pow...
Dec 30, 2024•15 min
