This week, Sean reconnects with Cassie Naas, who grew up in Head of St. Margarets Bay and now, like so many Nova Scotians, lives in Calgary.

From foggy mornings and the smell of seaweed on the shore to the sight of lupins that remind her of home even on the other side of the world, Cassie’s story is steeped in memory and place. She reflects on leaving Halifax to push herself out of her comfort zone and tells us about the life she’s built in Alberta. And underneath it all is the emotional tug of always having one foot in Nova Scotia.

Cassie also walks us through her perfect 24 hours back home — her glimmer list. It’s a fast-paced day of coffee, a stroll on the Halifax waterfront, history at Citadel Hill, gingerbread on the South Shore, a magical stop in Liverpool, dinner at White Point, and a night of music and dancing at The Shore Club. Along the way, she captures the beauty of Nova Scotia’s hidden gems and the bittersweet balance of building a life away while never leaving Home behind.

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What makes someone fall in love with Nova Scotia from thousands of miles away? For Indianapolis-based musician and radio host Dave Bagdade, the answer is simple: the ocean, the people, and above all, the music. After more than a dozen visits—and even getting married on Cape Breton Island —Dave has become a Nova Scotian-by-choice, building deep ties to the province through its Celtic culture.

In this episode, Dave takes us on a whirlwind 24-hour journey around Cape Breton, from the Sydney waterfront to the Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, Baddeck, and the Red Shoe Pub. Along the way, he shares why Cape Breton’s fiddlers keep a centuries-old Scottish tradition alive, how Celtic Colors connects musicians from around the world, and why Nova Scotia’s music feels like “pure joy.”

Find the podcast recordings of Dave's radio show, Kitchen Party Ceilidh on all the major streaming apps.

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In this episode, Sean catches up with Krista Thurrott, who is originally from Cow Bay, Nova Scotia, but is now a creative strategist with Pinterest in Chicago.

From childhood days of bike rides and beach walks to building a career that’s taken her from Toronto to London to the Midwest, Krista’s story is woven with the pull of home.

Krista also maps out her perfect 24 hours back home in Nova Scotia - coffee in the kitchen with family, a windswept loop around Cow Bay, fish and chips in Lunenburg, craft beer on the waterfront, and a sail into the Dartmouth night. Along the way, she reflects on the smell of salt air, the sense of community that shaped her, and why fall in Nova Scotia might just outrank summer.

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We're back!

After an extended hiatus, Global Bluenosers is back and ready to put the spotlight back onto our community of Nova Scotians by birth or by choice living around the world.

In this episode, Sean sits down with Ian Kenny, a cultural strategist now based in the Netherlands, whose journey to Nova Scotia began with a chance encounter at a university fair. What followed was five formative years in Halifax - studying at King’s, working at the Keith’s Brewery, and building deep friendships that left a lasting imprint. Ian reflects on how Nova Scotia shaped his identity, gave him a truer sense of place, and remains a touchstone in his life abroad. From ferry rides across the harbour to dreams of a sunrise in Cape Breton, this conversation is a love letter to the province that helped Ian come into his own.

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What's the easiest way to combat homesickness when starting your journey as a Global Bluenoser?

If you ask Baddeck's Elizabeth Italiano, she'll say you should book your first three trips Home before you even leave!

It's rarely a straight line for anyone leaving small town Cape Breton for a life in Canada's largest city. It comes with some bumps and lots of positives too.

New friends, new ways of doing things, and important discoveries about your homeland - such as the fact Halifax has far superior shawarma to that in Toronto!

In today's chat, Liz tells us all about her journey to Pickering, Ontario and the impact that being a Nova Scotian has had on her life along the way.

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How does the love of American football lead to a lifelong connection to Nova Scotia?

The answer might not be obvious, but for born and raised Londoner, Al Tepper, one truly did lead to the other.

Al is what some would call a Bluenoser-by-choice, but it's more accurate to just call him a Nova Scotian. As you'll hear in our conversation today, he credits Nova Scotia for creating the foundation of his life now.

Nova Scotia has fully embedded itself into Al's heart and soul. And he is absolutely okay with that.

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Has your mom frozen a pizza from your favourite Nova Scotian pizza spot and shipped it to you across the country? If so, you’re probably a Bluenoser like Allie Mason!

But seriously, for any born-and-raised Bluenoser, today’s chat with Allie is going to leave you smiling, laughing, and feeling pretty darn homesick (in the nostalgic, nice way!)

Allie’s journey from New Glasgow to Los Angeles has been fascinating. And the best part of today’s episode really is the honesty in how she tells her story.

If you finish this episode and aren’t intensely craving Acropole Pizza, I don’t think you were listening.

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You never know where life will take you.

That's a common theme for so many Global Bluenosers we speak with. But it's very accurate for Naomi Grega.

Growing up in Wellington, Nova Scotia, Naomi could have never imagined the majority of her adult life would be spent living, working and raising a family in Kosice, Slovakia.

So how did someone growing up in a small community next to Halifax's airport end up in Slovakia's second largest city?

Find out in today's episode!

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How can 48 hours change your life?

For Rachel Sumner, originally from England, it took only 48 hours to convince her family that Nova Scotia was the right next step in their journey.

The rest, as they say, is history!

Rachel's journey as a Canadian-by-choice all started by becoming a Bluenoser-by-choice!

Today, Rachel and I chat about the impact of Nova Scotia on her life and how those fours years in Canada's Ocean Playground have forever impacted her own identity.

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Can someone from rural Nova Scotia become the CEO of a global company?

Silly question. Of course they can! And many have. Today's guest is one of them.

Heather Kernahan grew up in Truro and has gone on to become a tech executive, strategic advisor, and investor. She's also been recognized as one of the San Francisco Business Times’ 100 Most Influential Women.

She has recently added author to that list with her new business book, Unstuckable.

Heather and I got to sit down face-to-face less than 24 hours after she landed back home in Halifax. We talked all things Nova Scotia, being a Global Bluenoser, and how tough it is to write a book!

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