<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Join Allan for an in-depth tour of the last surviving Flower-class corvette, a ship that was the backbone of Canada&apos;s effort in the Battle of the Atlantic. Alan is joined by Greg, a trustee and retired 28-year Navy veteran, who shares the incredible (and harrowing) history of the ship, the brutal conditions for the &quot;Wavy Navy&quot; volunteers who sailed her, and the mission to preserve her for future generations. Later, Allan speaks with active-duty Royal Canadian Navy sailors, Sailor First Class Andrew Henderson and Sailor First Class Ashley Long, about why they volunteer to maintain this piece of history and what life is like in today&apos;s modern Navy. **0:00** - Welcome to Gale Force Wins **0:34** - Introduction with host Allan Dale **1:05** - Welcome Aboard: HMCS Sackville, Canada&apos;s Naval Memorial **1:44** - Meet the Guest: Greg, trustee and volunteer **1:50** - Greg&apos;s deep family history in the Navy **2:32** - Greg&apos;s 28-year career: Engineer, submarines, and nuclear engineering **9:51** - The importance of people and friendships in the Navy **11:14** - What life was like for sailors on the Sackville **12:05** - &quot;The Cheap and Nasties&quot;: The design of Flower-class corvettes **13:05** - Harsh living conditions: Hammocks and crowded mess decks **13:41** - How many crew were on board during the war? **15:13** - What was a convoy run like? (Tedium, discomfort, and tension) **15:41** - The constant threat of U-boat attacks at night **17:03** - The &quot;Prairie Sailors&quot;: Inexperienced volunteers who stepped up **18:13** - Memories of meeting Sackville veterans **19:03** - The emotional experience of touring veterans&apos; families **20:33** - HMCS Sackville: Ship statistics (speed, size) **21:29** - The ship&apos;s armament (guns and anti-submarine weapons) **23:04** - Breakdown of the crew (officers, petty officers, junior rates) **23:35** - The &quot;Wavy Navy&quot;: The Royal Canadian Navy Voluntary Reserve **25:34** - How many Flower-class corvettes were built? **27:44** - The team that keeps the ship alive today **28:31** - The Navy&apos;s crucial role in winter maintenance **30:35** - The passionate volunteer &quot;Trustee Guides&quot; **31:26** - How is the ship kept in &quot;Bristol fashion&quot;? **44:45** - Interview: Sailor First Class Andrew Henderson, Bosun **45:41** - What it&apos;s like in the Navy today **46:12** - A &quot;Prairie Sailor&quot; from Alberta **46:50** - The high quality of life on the new Harry DeWolf-class ships **47:17** - The experience of sailing in the Canadian Arctic **48:33** - An elevator pitch for joining the Navy (Naval Experience Program) **49:13** - Why it&apos;s an honor to work on HMCS Sackville **49:44** - Interview: Sailor First Class Ashley Long, Bosun **50:17** - Why Ashley joined the Navy **50:34** - The life of a Bosun on a modern frigate **51:41** - The personal connection to Sackville **52:03** - The powGale 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. For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently. Visit our services page here: <a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'>https://galeforcewins.com/services</a> To message Gerry visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/</a> To message Allan visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/ </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Allan for an in-depth tour of the last surviving Flower-class corvette, a ship that was the backbone of Canada&amp;apos;s effort in the Battle of the Atlantic. Alan is joined by Greg, a trustee and retired 28-year Navy veteran, who shares the incredible (and harrowing) history of the ship, the brutal conditions for the &amp;quot;Wavy Navy&amp;quot; volunteers who sailed her, and the mission to preserve her for future generations.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Later, Allan speaks with active-duty Royal Canadian Navy sailors, Sailor First Class Andrew Henderson and Sailor First Class Ashley Long, about why they volunteer to maintain this piece of history and what life is like in today&amp;apos;s modern Navy.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;**0:00** - Welcome to Gale Force Wins&lt;br/&gt;**0:34** - Introduction with host Allan Dale&lt;br/&gt;**1:05** - Welcome Aboard: HMCS Sackville, Canada&amp;apos;s Naval Memorial&lt;br/&gt;**1:44** - Meet the Guest: Greg, trustee and volunteer&lt;br/&gt;**1:50** - Greg&amp;apos;s deep family history in the Navy&lt;br/&gt;**2:32** - Greg&amp;apos;s 28-year career: Engineer, submarines, and nuclear engineering&lt;br/&gt;**9:51** - The importance of people and friendships in the Navy&lt;br/&gt;**11:14** - What life was like for sailors on the Sackville&lt;br/&gt;**12:05** - &amp;quot;The Cheap and Nasties&amp;quot;: The design of Flower-class corvettes&lt;br/&gt;**13:05** - Harsh living conditions: Hammocks and crowded mess decks&lt;br/&gt;**13:41** - How many crew were on board during the war?&lt;br/&gt;**15:13** - What was a convoy run like? (Tedium, discomfort, and tension)&lt;br/&gt;**15:41** - The constant threat of U-boat attacks at night&lt;br/&gt;**17:03** - The &amp;quot;Prairie Sailors&amp;quot;: Inexperienced volunteers who stepped up&lt;br/&gt;**18:13** - Memories of meeting Sackville veterans&lt;br/&gt;**19:03** - The emotional experience of touring veterans&amp;apos; families&lt;br/&gt;**20:33** - HMCS Sackville: Ship statistics (speed, size)&lt;br/&gt;**21:29** - The ship&amp;apos;s armament (guns and anti-submarine weapons)&lt;br/&gt;**23:04** - Breakdown of the crew (officers, petty officers, junior rates)&lt;br/&gt;**23:35** - The &amp;quot;Wavy Navy&amp;quot;: The Royal Canadian Navy Voluntary Reserve&lt;br/&gt;**25:34** - How many Flower-class corvettes were built?&lt;br/&gt;**27:44** - The team that keeps the ship alive today&lt;br/&gt;**28:31** - The Navy&amp;apos;s crucial role in winter maintenance&lt;br/&gt;**30:35** - The passionate volunteer &amp;quot;Trustee Guides&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;**31:26** - How is the ship kept in &amp;quot;Bristol fashion&amp;quot;?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;**44:45** - Interview: Sailor First Class Andrew Henderson, Bosun&lt;br/&gt;**45:41** - What it&amp;apos;s like in the Navy today&lt;br/&gt;**46:12** - A &amp;quot;Prairie Sailor&amp;quot; from Alberta&lt;br/&gt;**46:50** - The high quality of life on the new Harry DeWolf-class ships&lt;br/&gt;**47:17** - The experience of sailing in the Canadian Arctic&lt;br/&gt;**48:33** - An elevator pitch for joining the Navy (Naval Experience Program)&lt;br/&gt;**49:13** - Why it&amp;apos;s an honor to work on HMCS Sackville&lt;br/&gt;**49:44** - Interview: Sailor First Class Ashley Long, Bosun&lt;br/&gt;**50:17** - Why Ashley joined the Navy&lt;br/&gt;**50:34** - The life of a Bosun on a modern frigate&lt;br/&gt;**51:41** - The personal connection to Sackville&lt;br/&gt;**52:03** - The pow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.&lt;br/&gt;Visit our services page here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'&gt;https://galeforcewins.com/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Gerry visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Allan visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Join Allan for an in-depth tour of the last surviving Flower-class corvette, a ship that was the backbone of Canada's effort in the Battle of the Atlantic. Alan is joined by Greg, a trustee and retired 28-year Navy veteran, who shares the incredible (and harrowing) history of the ship, the brutal conditions for the "Wavy Navy" volunteers who sailed her, and the mission to preserve her for future generations.  Later, Allan speaks with active-duty Royal Canadian Navy sailors, Sai...

EP280 HMCS Sackville with guest Greg Cottingham RCN (Retired)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Join us on Gale Force Wins Season 5 as we sit down with John Finn, the incredibly passionate Executive Director of the School Lunch Association in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this insightful conversation, John shares the powerful story behind the organization, from its humble beginnings in 1989 to its current operation in 46 schools, serving thousands of children daily. He reveals the critical need the program addresses, the challenges of operating a large-scale social enterprise, and the inspiring dedication of his 100-person team. You&apos;ll hear about: The origin story of the School Lunch Association and its mission to fight childhood hunger. John&apos;s personal journey, including his time as an elected member of the House of Assembly. The incredible $300,000 food rescue mission he led at the start of the pandemic. How the &quot;pay what you can&quot; model ensures confidentiality and accessibility for all families. The vital role of community support, corporate sponsors, and individual donations in sustaining the program. The future vision for expanding the program across Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond. Discover the immense impact the School Lunch Association has on children&apos;s lives and local communities. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in social enterprise, community development, and the power of giving back. Learn More &amp; Support the School Lunch Association: Visit their website: schoollunch.ca 0:00 Welcome to Gale Force Wins 0:12 Meet John Finn, Executive Director of the School Lunch Association 0:48 Promoting Charities on Gale Force Wins 1:07 John Finn Introduces Himself 1:19 About the School Lunch Association 2:56 John&apos;s Background and Political Journey 4:30 The School Lunch Association&apos;s Biggest Need 7:39 Starting in a Pandemic: The $300,000 Food Rescue 12:20 Current Operations: 46 Schools and 100 Employees 17:15 The Impact of Providing School Lunches 19:28 Economic Benefits of the Program 20:49 Funding Model and Donations 22:10 Government Support and National School Food Program 23:59 How Corporations and Individuals Can Donate 25:15 John&apos;s &quot;Why&quot;: Feeding 12,000 Children 28:17 The Rising Need for School Lunches 28:53 The School Lunch Association as a Leader 30:16 Next Steps for the Program 31:58 John&apos;s Advice: Get Involved in Your Community 32:28 How to Contact the School Lunch AssociationGale 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. For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently. Visit our services page here: <a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'>https://galeforcewins.com/services</a> To message Gerry visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/</a> To message Allan visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/ </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us on Gale Force Wins Season 5 as we sit down with John Finn, the incredibly passionate Executive Director of the School Lunch Association in Newfoundland and Labrador.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this insightful conversation, John shares the powerful story behind the organization, from its humble beginnings in 1989 to its current operation in 46 schools, serving thousands of children daily. He reveals the critical need the program addresses, the challenges of operating a large-scale social enterprise, and the inspiring dedication of his 100-person team.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You&amp;apos;ll hear about:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The origin story of the School Lunch Association and its mission to fight childhood hunger.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;John&amp;apos;s personal journey, including his time as an elected member of the House of Assembly.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The incredible $300,000 food rescue mission he led at the start of the pandemic.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;How the &amp;quot;pay what you can&amp;quot; model ensures confidentiality and accessibility for all families.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The vital role of community support, corporate sponsors, and individual donations in sustaining the program.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The future vision for expanding the program across Newfoundland and Labrador and beyond.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Discover the immense impact the School Lunch Association has on children&amp;apos;s lives and local communities. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in social enterprise, community development, and the power of giving back.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Learn More &amp;amp; Support the School Lunch Association:&lt;br/&gt;Visit their website: schoollunch.ca&lt;br/&gt;0:00 Welcome to Gale Force Wins&lt;br/&gt;0:12 Meet John Finn, Executive Director of the School Lunch Association&lt;br/&gt;0:48 Promoting Charities on Gale Force Wins&lt;br/&gt;1:07 John Finn Introduces Himself&lt;br/&gt;1:19 About the School Lunch Association&lt;br/&gt;2:56 John&amp;apos;s Background and Political Journey&lt;br/&gt;4:30 The School Lunch Association&amp;apos;s Biggest Need&lt;br/&gt;7:39 Starting in a Pandemic: The $300,000 Food Rescue&lt;br/&gt;12:20 Current Operations: 46 Schools and 100 Employees&lt;br/&gt;17:15 The Impact of Providing School Lunches&lt;br/&gt;19:28 Economic Benefits of the Program&lt;br/&gt;20:49 Funding Model and Donations&lt;br/&gt;22:10 Government Support and National School Food Program&lt;br/&gt;23:59 How Corporations and Individuals Can Donate&lt;br/&gt;25:15 John&amp;apos;s &amp;quot;Why&amp;quot;: Feeding 12,000 Children&lt;br/&gt;28:17 The Rising Need for School Lunches&lt;br/&gt;28:53 The School Lunch Association as a Leader&lt;br/&gt;30:16 Next Steps for the Program&lt;br/&gt;31:58 John&amp;apos;s Advice: Get Involved in Your Community&lt;br/&gt;32:28 How to Contact the School Lunch Association&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.&lt;br/&gt;Visit our services page here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'&gt;https://galeforcewins.com/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Gerry visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Allan visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Join us on Gale Force Wins Season 5 as we sit down with John Finn, the incredibly passionate Executive Director of the School Lunch Association in Newfoundland and Labrador.  In this insightful conversation, John shares the powerful story behind the organization, from its humble beginnings in 1989 to its current operation in 46 schools, serving thousands of children daily. He reveals the critical need the program addresses, the challenges of operating a large-scale social enter...

EP279 John Finn | Executive Director of The School Lunch Association

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The secret? Developing an entrepreneurial mindset right where you are. It&apos;s about bringing fresh ideas, solving problems, and actively looking for ways to add more value to your role and your company. That&apos;s how you boost your impact, feel great about what you do, and truly shine. What value are you bringing today? To see the full conversation click here: https://youtu.be/7TF2IqJX2ng?si=-Voq-mFFQPaR3wGeGale 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. For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently. Visit our services page here: <a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'>https://galeforcewins.com/services</a> To message Gerry visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/</a> To message Allan visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/ </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The secret? Developing an entrepreneurial mindset right where you are. It&amp;apos;s about bringing fresh ideas, solving problems, and actively looking for ways to add more value to your role and your company. That&amp;apos;s how you boost your impact, feel great about what you do, and truly shine. What value are you bringing today?&lt;br/&gt;To see the full conversation click here: https://youtu.be/7TF2IqJX2ng?si=-Voq-mFFQPaR3wGe&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.&lt;br/&gt;Visit our services page here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'&gt;https://galeforcewins.com/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Gerry visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Allan visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The secret? Developing an entrepreneurial mindset right where you are. It's about bringing fresh ideas, solving problems, and actively looking for ways to add more value to your role and your company. That's how you boost your impact, feel great about what you do, and truly shine. What value are you bringing today? To see the full conversation click here: https://youtu.be/7TF2IqJX2ng?si=-Voq-mFFQPaR3wGe Gale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing ep...

BONUS: Ditch Complacency, Ignite Your Value

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The Value Equation: A Deep Dive with Wayne Howlett &amp; Gerry CarewJoin old friends and business school classmates Gerry Carew and Wayne Howlett for a special episode of Gale Force Wins that transcends the typical interview. Recorded right in Gerry&apos;s backyard in St. John&apos;s, this authentic conversation delves into the heart of value in business, economy, and community.From reflecting on their 32-year journey since university to unpacking the exciting opportunities in Newfoundland &amp; Labrador&apos;s mining and energy sectors, Wayne and Gerry explore what it truly means for a province to thrive. They tackle the vital shift from criticism to solution-oriented thinking, the power of an entrepreneurial mindset (even within a larger company), and how digital tools are shaping the future.This isn&apos;t just a chat; it&apos;s a masterclass in understanding intrinsic value, whether it&apos;s in a multi-million dollar investment, a personal career pivot, or simply bringing positive ideas to the table. Discover why authenticity and accountability are key, and how embracing the &quot;how&quot; can unlock immense potential. Get ready for an engaging, thought-provoking discussion that will make you rethink success and contribution.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. For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently. Visit our services page here: <a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'>https://galeforcewins.com/services</a> To message Gerry visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/</a> To message Allan visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/ </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Value Equation: A Deep Dive with Wayne Howlett &amp;amp; Gerry Carew&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join old friends and business school classmates &lt;b&gt;Gerry Carew and Wayne Howlett&lt;/b&gt; for a special episode of Gale Force Wins that transcends the typical interview. Recorded right in Gerry&amp;apos;s backyard in St. John&amp;apos;s, this authentic conversation delves into the heart of &lt;b&gt;value in business, economy, and community.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From reflecting on their 32-year journey since university to unpacking the exciting &lt;b&gt;opportunities in Newfoundland &amp;amp; Labrador&amp;apos;s mining and energy sectors&lt;/b&gt;, Wayne and Gerry explore what it truly means for a province to thrive. They tackle the vital shift from criticism to &lt;b&gt;solution-oriented thinking&lt;/b&gt;, the power of an &lt;b&gt;entrepreneurial mindset&lt;/b&gt; (even within a larger company), and how digital tools are shaping the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn&amp;apos;t just a chat; it&amp;apos;s a &lt;b&gt;masterclass in understanding intrinsic value&lt;/b&gt;, whether it&amp;apos;s in a multi-million dollar investment, a personal career pivot, or simply bringing positive ideas to the table. Discover why &lt;b&gt;authenticity and accountability&lt;/b&gt; are key, and how embracing the &amp;quot;how&amp;quot; can unlock immense potential. Get ready for an engaging, thought-provoking discussion that will make you rethink success and contribution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.&lt;br/&gt;Visit our services page here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'&gt;https://galeforcewins.com/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Gerry visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Allan visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text The Value Equation: A Deep Dive with Wayne Howlett &amp; Gerry Carew Join old friends and business school classmates Gerry Carew and Wayne Howlett for a special episode of Gale Force Wins that transcends the typical interview. Recorded right in Gerry's backyard in St. John's, this authentic conversation delves into the heart of value in business, economy, and community. From reflecting on their 32-year journey since university to unpacking the exciting opportunities in Newfound...

EP278  Unpacking Value: A #GaleForceWins Chat with Wayne Howlett & Gerry Carew

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms">Send us a text</a>From Fortune to Fulfilling Dreams in Costa Rica: The Tammy Lovell Story on Gale Force Wins. Join Gerry Carew on a truly inspiring episode of Gale Force Wins as he sits down with Tammy Lovell, a Newfoundlander who embarked on an extraordinary journey from her small hometown of Fortune to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur in Costa Rica! Tammy shares her incredible story of tenacious ambition, from her early career in Yellow Pages and commercial real estate to making a life-changing decision to move to Central America. Learn about the challenges of starting from scratch in a new country, navigating language barriers, and building a business from the ground up, one house at a time. Discover how Tammy leveraged social media to share the &quot;Pura Vida&quot; lifestyle, attracting clients from around the world and growing &quot;Tammy Sells Costa Rica&quot; into a thriving company with a dedicated team. This conversation is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of passion, and the belief that anything is possible if you&apos;re willing to work for it. In this episode, you&apos;ll learn: Tammy&apos;s surprising childhood dream that led her to real estate. The pivotal decision to leave a successful career for an unknown adventure. How she overcame initial struggles and built a booming business in a foreign country. The &quot;secret sauce&quot; behind her unique social media marketing. Her philosophy on life, taking risks, and why it&apos;s crucial to pursue your dreams. How her move to Costa Rica transformed her husband&apos;s life too! Practical advice for anyone considering a significant life or career change. Whether you&apos;re dreaming of a vacation, an investment, or a complete relocation to a tropical paradise, Tammy offers valuable insights and an open invitation to connect. 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. For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently. Visit our services page here: <a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'>https://galeforcewins.com/services</a> To message Gerry visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/</a> To message Allan visit: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/ </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1823322/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Fortune to Fulfilling Dreams in Costa Rica: The Tammy Lovell Story on Gale Force Wins.&lt;br/&gt;Join Gerry Carew on a truly inspiring episode of Gale Force Wins as he sits down with Tammy Lovell, a Newfoundlander who embarked on an extraordinary journey from her small hometown of Fortune to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur in Costa Rica!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tammy shares her incredible story of tenacious ambition, from her early career in Yellow Pages and commercial real estate to making a life-changing decision to move to Central America. Learn about the challenges of starting from scratch in a new country, navigating language barriers, and building a business from the ground up, one house at a time.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Discover how Tammy leveraged social media to share the &amp;quot;Pura Vida&amp;quot; lifestyle, attracting clients from around the world and growing &amp;quot;Tammy Sells Costa Rica&amp;quot; into a thriving company with a dedicated team. This conversation is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of passion, and the belief that anything is possible if you&amp;apos;re willing to work for it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, you&amp;apos;ll learn:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tammy&amp;apos;s surprising childhood dream that led her to real estate.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The pivotal decision to leave a successful career for an unknown adventure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;How she overcame initial struggles and built a booming business in a foreign country.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The &amp;quot;secret sauce&amp;quot; behind her unique social media marketing.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Her philosophy on life, taking risks, and why it&amp;apos;s crucial to pursue your dreams.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;How her move to Costa Rica transformed her husband&amp;apos;s life too!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Practical advice for anyone considering a significant life or career change.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re dreaming of a vacation, an investment, or a complete relocation to a tropical paradise, Tammy offers valuable insights and an open invitation to connect.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.&lt;br/&gt;Visit our services page here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://galeforcewins.com/services'&gt;https://galeforcewins.com/services&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Gerry visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To message Allan visit: &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/'&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text From Fortune to Fulfilling Dreams in Costa Rica: The Tammy Lovell Story on Gale Force Wins. Join Gerry Carew on a truly inspiring episode of Gale Force Wins as he sits down with Tammy Lovell, a Newfoundlander who embarked on an extraordinary journey from her small hometown of Fortune to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur in Costa Rica!  Tammy shares her incredible story of tenacious ambition, from her early career in Yellow Pages and commercial real estate to making...

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