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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 of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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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 a time – to life.
Before becoming president of NSCC, Don served as vice-president, academic and vice
president, people and planning at the college, and has served in many academic leadership roles throughout his career. His work has allowed him to collaborate with educational leaders across North America, Europe and Asia in creating entrepreneurial learning environments that are connecting to communities and industries.
Don holds a certificate in Adult Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Acadia University and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. Don is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant and holds an international designation as a Certified Business Counsellor through the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
He’s been granted his Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) designation by CPA Canada and his Fellow Certified General Accountant (FCGA) designation by CGA Canada. Don has been recognized as one of The Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine for five consecutive years (2015-2019) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. In 2022 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his work in the field of education. Don serves on the boards of many not-for-profit organizations in Nova Scotia.

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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 science, technology, and healthcare, Kaylah has a passion for digital health, change management and evaluation, and is always looking for improvements and efficiencies.
This is a conversation about youth empowerment, LinkedIn, diversity, and the path to success.
If you have been considering the value of LinkedIn in your business and professional life, the conversation around that is particularly interesting.

Connect with Fatemeh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatemehm/
Connect with Kaylah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylah-chantelle-parsons/

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 Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

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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 learning how slowing down the breath and taking easy inhales & exhales could be so powerful, was amazing to her.
She was constantly telling everyone she met about all the fantastic benefits of yoga, so she figured it was time she took it to another level. She decided to delve into it deeper by signing up with the amazing Bobby Bessey and Meaghan Burridge, to complete her 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training-NL in December, 2018.
She did some substitute teaching, and then in 2019 she completed her Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Andrea Peloso. From there she completely emptied out her basement to have a small home based studio. This opportunity allowed her to learn and grow in her teaching, and she knew this was what she wanted to do. But then when Covid hit, things changed and she had to switch her teaching to online Zoom. She says those Zoom classes were so important to all of those practicing together in such uncertain times, but she really missed the energy in the room with people around.
When the opportunity came up to open her own yoga studio in St. John's, she was so excited to have a space where all people could come to practice this gift of yoga.
To quote Darlene "I feel blessed to have this opportunity to teach, and I am so thankful for all my yogis and for the many wonderful teachers that have guided me over the years. Namaste."

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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 carbon-neutral company he co-founded, and is committed to providing a living wage.

His expertise lies in communications, policy development, digital strategy, and entrepreneurship. He has extensive experience in managing technology-focused teams, creating and disseminating compelling content, and providing media training for politicians. In his former role as Director of Communications and Digital Strategy for the Office of the Official Opposition, he was responsible for strategic messaging, media relations, and content management.
He has also led policy and research activities, planned legislative content, and spearheaded election platform initiatives. My private consulting practice has allowed me to innovate in technology infrastructure and campaign strategy, delivering successful persuasion and outreach campaigns.

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 Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

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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 Rotary Zone 28 Public Image Mentor providing training and tools to clubs across North Eastern North America to enable communities to thrive. Kristina graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Co-op with a concentration in HR and Labour Relations from Memorial University in 2014, and is passionate about inclusion and diversity.
Courtney Clarke
Originally from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove (PHMC), Courtney Clarke spends her professional life helping financial institutions prevent fraud, money laundering, elder abuse, as well as drug and human trafficking at Verafin.
A survivor of gender-based violence, Courtney established the Jane Doe Graduate Award in Anti-Violence Research at Memorial University. Courtney helps women and gender diverse individuals get elected to all levels of government. In 2022, she helped Equal Voice co-author a study on sexual harassment in Canada’s legislative Provincial & Federal Assemblies for the Justice of Canada. Chairing Violence Prevention Avalon East (VPAE) up until January 2023, Courtney created Unsafe at Home; a domestic abuse support platform that supported 100+ crisis calls from individuals isolated with abusers during the first two waves of COVID-19. VPAE then worked with Spirit Horse NL to provide free equestrian-based counselling to 500+ survivors, with a program called Stable & Safe. Courtney singlehandedly fundraised over $1-million dollars towards accessibility advancements across all regions of NL, 2019-2021, mostly in partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada.

Gillian Pearson: Director of Client Relations & Corporate Communications Robot Interactive + Marketing: Gillian brings over 15 years of experience in public policy, communications, and advocacy to the table. She’s been closely involved with key players in the energy sector, both locally and nationally, and has been instrumental in fostering and maintaining relationships with a diverse clientele.
Her knack for collaboration has led to involvement in technical bids, Indigenous community engagement initiatives, and strategic information campaigns. In addition to working with clients directly within the sector, Gillian collaborates with various nonprofits such as the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation and the East Coast Trail Association, who significantly benefit from contributions by the industry. Gillian has an extensive volunteer background and extends her expertise and counsel to local organizations on policy formulation, program delivery, stakeholder relations, and navigating regulatory landscapes and legislative fram

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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 received the Bill Dennis Award for a Canadian discovery or prospecting success:
The four generations of this Newfoundland family have all been involved in prospecting. Ted, the father, was involved in the discovery of the Point Leamington, Burnt Pond and Tally Pond zones. Sons Al, Calvin, Fred, and Suley followed in their father’s footsteps. Al worked with his father on the Point Leamington and Tally Pond discoveries and also discovered Duck Pond and Winter Hill. Calvin has worked all over the world, discovering South Golden Promise and numerous uranium showings in Labrador. Fred discovered a 36-ounce/ton VG boulder on the Appleton Linear for Noranda (now optioned to Paragon). Suley discovered the Beaver Brook deposit with Calvin and has been looking for uranium in Labrador. The following generations – grandsons and great grandsons – are all actively involved in prospecting.

To quote Peter Dimmell "I say prospectors have an advantage over geologists because they don't know scientifically what to look for. They look in all the wrong places and find all the right stuff. They just go out, and see something different, and bang on it, smack it with a hammer. That's how these guys worked.
"It's a sixth sense. You go in the woods, and all the rocks look the same. But for some reason one looks different to these guys. And they break it."

In this episode you will first see an interview Gerry did with Allan Keats at Central Minex 2023 and immediately following that you will see an interview Gale Force Wins did with Allan and his son Kevin at Central Minex 2024.
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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 evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.

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