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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 growth.

From his personal experience with cancer to his mission in building a thriving community for young adults, Geoff’s story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of taking action. This episode dives deep into the value of peer support, the role of community, and the importance of taking risks to achieve one's dreams.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about overcoming life’s toughest challenges and creating something beautiful out of hardship.

0:00 - Welcome back to Gale Force Wins
0:11 - Gerry introduces the guest
0:24 - Gerry expresses excitement for the interview
0:49 - Geoff Eaton introduces himself and shares his background
1:57 - Geoff talks about growing up and education
2:33 - Entrepreneurial nature discussed
3:03 - Business school experience shared
3:22 - Gerry shares his own business school experience
3:52 - Influence of family in entrepreneurship
4:08 - Entrepreneurial background of Geoff's family
5:15 - Story of the Geoff's mother closing her store
6:05 - Gerry comments on the classy closure of the store
6:28 - Importance of celebrating business owners
7:26 - Importance of taking action in entrepreneurship
8:09 - Facing obstacles in business
9:13 - Emotional toll of business ownership
9:40 - Thoughts on entrepreneurship
10:04 - Reflections on luck and being Canadian
10:50 - Importance of entrepreneurship and small business
13:02 - Charity work and its importance
13:54 - The beginning of Young Adult Cancer Canada
14:53 - Geoff's personal cancer journey
16:04 - Starting RealTime Cancer
17:34 - Growth of the organization
19:01 - Bone marrow transplant story
20:05 - The evolution of Young Adult Cancer Canada
21:16 - First face-to-face retreats
23:02 - Success of fundraising initiatives
24:02 - Fundraising and its impact on growth
25:14 - Lessons learned from the organization’s growth
26:02 - Advice for cancer patients
28:08 - Importance of family support
29:03 - Family support during tough times
30:27 - Role of volunteers in the organization
32:04 - Importance of face-to-face connections
33:06 - Letting kids experience challenges on their own
36:04 - The importance of risk-taking
37:17 - Reflections on being an intense parent
39:02 - How tough experiences shape who we are
39:26 - Impact of losing a parent
40:05 - Future goals for Young Adult Cancer C

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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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 introduces Dr. Anna O'Grady
0:36 - Anna shares her background and path into astrophysics
1:15 - Anna talks about discovering her passion for space in 8th grade
2:02 - Discussing her early exposure to astronomy through a book and mentors
3:08 - High school science fair projects and introduction to university research
4:43 - Anna’s summer research experience at Yale University
6:30 - Anna’s experience in third-year physics and meeting Tyler
7:04 - Anna’s involvement in the Physics Society at MUN
9:09 - Differences between theoretical and observational astronomy
10:01 - The importance of instrumentation in astronomy
11:00 - Anna explains her research in observational astronomy and data interpretation
12:15 - Theory vs. observation in astronomy
13:18 - Writing two papers during her PhD, including research on Thorn Jov objects
17:10 - Explanation of Thorn Jov objects (a star within a star)
19:59 - Anna’s research on a specific star, HV 2112, and the controversy surrounding it
23:10 - The discovery of 12 other stars resembling HV 2112
25:03 - Anna's experience using spectroscopy to analyze stars
26:48 - The role of super AGB stars and their relation to Thorn Jov objects
30:37 - The results of Anna’s thesis and the new insights about star populations
33:10 - The beauty of being wrong in science and its role in advancing knowledge
35:11 - Anna’s current work on yellow super giant binaries at Carnegie Mellon
37:03 - Anna's thoughts on the value of science and passion in research
41:06 - Closing message on following passions and the importance of diverse scientific fields
42:13 - Conclusion and thanks from Dr. Anna O'Grady

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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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:
0:02 – Welcome & Introduction
0:08 – Meeting Krystal & following her journey
0:27 – Entrepreneurship & niche businesses
0:50 – Krystal introduces Reflective Marketing
1:05 – Specializing in HVAC marketing
1:17 – Business names & branding
1:37 – Meaning behind Reflective Marketing
2:16 – Krystal’s education & business studies at MUN
2:33 – Growing up in Conception Bay South
2:57 – Personality: chatty, dreamer, independent
3:32 – Family background & age gap with brother
4:08 – Choosing business & switching from psychology
6:04 – Commerce Co-op, case competitions, & GM internship
7:50 – Learning advertising & agency work
9:05 – Returning to NL & working at a small agency
10:10 – Starting Reflective Marketing & early challenges
13:17 – Niching into social media marketing
14:16 – Growth in HVAC marketing & success stories
16:04 – Importance of digital marketing & lead management
18:27 – Acting as a sales coach & CRM recommendations
20:05 – Custom automation for HVAC businesses
21:07 – Challenges in tech adoption for trades
22:06 – Public speaking & major industry events
25:46 – AI & the future of marketing
28:08 – Authenticity in advertising
29:37 – Beyond the Tools Podcast & inspiring tradespeople
34:30 – Business challenges in trades & home services
38:12 – Video marketing & content creation
41:08 – Advice for startups: authenticity over perfection
43:18 – Future vision: Expanding Reflective Marketing
45:01 – Final thoughts on entrepreneurship & persistence

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.
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To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/

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