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.

Kristopher James – Video Editor

Kristopher James is a alumnus of Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s degree in Film Music Composition and his principal instrument is the guitar. He is originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas and has lived the last ten years in Boston, expanding on musical pursuits and gaining invaluable post production skills. Kristopher has recently moved to Austin, Texas where he is currently seeking opportunities for advancement. Currently he is the house composer for Just Say Go TV and also one of the video editors. He is passionate, driven and determined to meet any director’s vision when taking the honorable role of being their composer or video editor.

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, Creative Development

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.

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.