JustSayGO
TV is
a spin off from our
popular JustSayGO.com website
that has been providing
leisure and business
travelers with first-hand
accounts about interesting
destinations worldwide
from those who know
it best—travel writers.
Since 1995, JustSayGO.com has
selected only the finest
articles from thousands
of travel journalists
about everything from
riding camels in Petra
to visiting monasteries
in Tibet. This is why JustSayGO.com is
the Internet’s premiere
and trusted online travel
magazine.
JustSayGO
TV expands
upon the success of
our website by introducing
viewers to many new
and interesting destinations
in a way that is only
possible through broadcast.
Each month our hosts
will be bringing the
best in domestic and
foreign travel destinations
with their own unique
styles and personalities.
Our goal is to increase
understanding of places
and cultures and encourage
viewers to pack their
bags and experience
the wonders of our world
through their own eyes.
Each
travel show segment will
be 26 minutes in length
and filmed on location
around the country and
the world. The show is
currently airing on a
number of broadcast stations,
and more stations are
being added to the schedule
every month. Currently
the show is broadcast
on CreaTV, BridgesTV,
DCTV, and others.
SHOW
CAST & CREW
Sonia
Laflamme - Host
Ron
Stern - Host
Naeem
Randhawa - Director and
Camera
Aron
Yert - Video Editor
Imran
Randhawa - Camera
Brandy Echery - Producer
Steve Roberts - Director of Photography
Marina
Farrell - Web Development
Carol
Sorgen - Executive Writer
Sonia Laflamme - Host
Sonia Laflamme has been a travel writer for the past 12 years. Her articles appear in such publications as JustSayGO.com, Watan, and Melanz, to name just a few. A native of Montreal, Canada, Sonia's love of travel developed at an early age as her globetrotting parents first took her to ski in the Swiss Alps at the age of 4; three years later, the family moved to Denmark for two years and spent much time traveling throughout Europe. Sonia has also appeared as an on-air television personality covering news, entertainment, and cultural events across the country. Sonia has recently completed filming upcoming episodes to be aired on JustSayGO TV, and--as the mother of an active toddler herself--enjoys discovering family-friendly locations to share with her readers and viewers. When not on the road or in the air, Sonia, her husband, and their son Zakaria, live in Dallas.
Ron Stern
- Host
Ron Stern is editor in chief of JustSayGO.com, an on-line, travel-oriented e-zine. He is also the travel columnist for the San Diego Community Newspaper Group, Fifty Plus Marketplace News and The Women’s Newspaper Group. His articles have appeared in national and regional magazines such as Shape, Cruise, Frequent Flyer, AAA Motorist, Visit Los Cabos Guide, Destinations West, Key Biscayne and La Jolla Today. His other articles have been published in newspapers such as Gannett, The Bismarck Tribune, The Jamaican Observer, and travel trade magazines. Ron’s other contributions have been noted by PBS, Mobil Travel Guides and his photography has been used extensively by entities like the Jordan Tourism Board (www.seejordan.com). He has traveled extensively and is the author of five other books. Ron lives in Ft. Collins, Colorado, with his wife and two children.
Naeem Randhawa - Director and Camera
Naeem Randhawa is an award winning filmmaker, television producer and travel writer. His film work has won international recognition, and has been broadcast on national networks including PBS, Link TV, Geo TV, Bridges TV and others. For the new travel show, he has shot and directed episodes on location in California, West Texas, and Mexico. He has managed story/event coverage, correspondence, production, scripting, shooting, video-taping, research, interviewing, and editing (NLE). He is extensively familiar with DV technology, and television/story production. Having traveled almost every state in the US, Canada, as well as international destinations, Naeem has been shooting and writing about travel, and travel related articles for a number of media outlets including JustSayGo.com, TravelWorldMagazine.com, Chowk, Melanz Magazine, Horizons and others. He is also a member of East West News Bureau, and North American Travel Journalists Association.
Aron Yert - Video Editor
Aron Yert has been shooting and editing videos for over seven years. His productions have been broadcast on such networks as CBS and FSN and run the gamut from sports (high school to professional), corporate, music videos, short films, and television programs including the JustSayGO travel show. Aron got his professional start in video production as a student and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin's film school. Aron was bitten by the travel bug early in life, making his first cross-country trip at the age of six months (okay, it's not like he had a choice). But he never looked back, and has at times lived in L.A., NYC, and the U.K. He is three-quarters of the way in his quest to visit all 50 US states, and when he is not home in Dallas he enjoys camping and canoeing with his wife and their two dogs.
Imran Randhawa - Camera
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Imran Randhawa applied the skills he developed as an IT professional and graphic artist and co-produced many video and film projects, including work on “American Ramadan” which aired on 46 PBS stations across the US. Imran's newfound passion (and success!) has taken him from such locations as post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, to the Souks of Morocco, the islands of Batam, Singapore, and the beaches of Mexico. Imran continues to pursue his IT career along with furthering his talent in film and graphics. He and his wife now reside in Dallas, Texas, along with the joy of their life, 7-month-old Yusuf.
Brandy Echery - Producer
With over 10 years in the television industry, Brandy Echery is passionate about telling compelling stories. Having traveled to over 18 countries, she enjoys combining her love of discovery and adventure with her creative talents. As a seasoned producer, Brandy has produced and directed hundreds of television commercials, corporate marketing and training pieces as well as programming for cable networks and Video On Demand. Some of her national clients include Comcast, Overstock.com, Hunter Douglas, The State of Colorado, The Denver Chamber of Commerce and many nonprofits. She has produced real estate shows, home design segments as well as visitor’s guides. Most recently she has worked with production companies on developing concepts for The Travel Channel and Planet Green.
Steve Roberts - Director of Photography
Steve Roberts has been creating, producing and directing film and video productions for more than 15 years. Creative and versatile, his work has garnered three national Telly Awards and four regional Emmy Awards. His experience includes production of documentaries, creation of television commercial campaigns, creation of television programs, production of short films and music videos. His sharply honed technical skills and talent for creative storytelling produce polished and entertaining results.
Marina Farrell – Web Development
Marina Farrell is Website Manager for the popular travel web 'zine, JustSayGO.com. Marina has been interested in global cultures since childhood, having grown up with stories about the Old World from her Lithuanian grandparents. Marina initially began traveling in search of her Eastern European roots, but her quest for exploring has since taken her to many far-flung destinations. Marina's international experience in print and web design, as well as web development, has furthered her interests in both cross-culturalism and technology. As a world traveler, Marina revels in both the rich personal experiences she gains from her journeys, and the opportunities to share those experiences with others.
Carol Sorgen – Executive Writer
Carol Sorgen is a nationally recognized writer, editor, and public relations consultant. Her articles—on subjects as diverse as travel, health care, education, architecture, interior design, the arts, and business—appear in both print and on-line publications including The Washington Post, La Vie Claire, DC Style, Resort Living, The Baltimore Sun, Business Traveler USA, Decorating Spaces, European Homes and Gardens, Chesapeake Home, SmartWoman and WebMD. She is the contributing editor for The Beacon Newspaper Group, monthly newspapers targeting readers 50+ in the greater Washington/Baltimore area, for which she writes on travel, the arts, health care, and personality profiles. She is also the executive editor of the Internet-based travel publication, JustSayGo.com, and travel editor for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. In addition, Carol has authored, contributed to, and edited a number of books on health care, the arts, business, and travel, including The Travel Writers’ Guide to Their Favorite On-Line Travel Sites, co-authored with Ron Stern.
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TV is
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2009/2010 season. If
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firm or represent a
destination and are
interested in our including
your client in one of
our upcoming shows,
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