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CBC
9 hours ago
- CBC
Go on a virtual road trip with Jerome and Holly, N.L.'s YouTube couple
When Jerome and Holly McGrath head out on a road trip, they're sure to bring guests along for the ride — hundreds or even thousands of them. The semi-retired couple lives in Paradise, just outside of St. John's, but they spent some time in Alberta before that. "We always talked about, when we came home, we would do some videos for people who are away so they could follow what we're doing and where we're going," said Jerome. That's exactly what they did in 2021 when they started posting videos to their YouTube channel. Holly and Jerome have been touring Newfoundland and Labrador since then. They've documented nearly 100 excursions around the bay and beyond, just using an iPhone and sometimes wireless microphones. Some of the pair's favourite spots to visit are Codroy Valley, Random Island, the Bonavista and Trinity area and Cape St. Mary's. "Sometimes we don't even know where we're going. We just get in the car and go," said Holly. The videos are unscripted, and viewing them feels like riding in the passenger seat alongside the McGraths. Jerome says that's intentional. "Holly said [to] just be natural… we talk a lot to one another anyway," he said. It's proven to be popular. A video posted in November 2024 amassed over 12,000 views on YouTube. It depicted a trip to Jerome's hometown of Branch, on the Cape Shore of the Avalon Peninsula. That particular piece is just half an hour long, but features many landmarks in the small town, narrated by Jerome's recollection of childhood memories. That's the kind of content the audience connects with, according to Jerome. "People comment on stuff like that," he said. "'We can't wait to get up Sunday mornings to put your video on and see what you're all about.'" Even people in the United States and other parts of Canada watch and comment on the videos, Holly said. She added that one woman in Vancouver Island was inspired to move to Bonavista because of the scenery that the couple recorded and published. They have quite a following here at home, too. "We stepped into a restaurant on the way [to Adam's Cove]. As we were coming out, this lady went, 'Oh, Jerome and Holly! My God, I never thought I'd meet you guys,'" Jerome recalled. The YouTube channel simply named Jerome & Holly McGrath has more than 600 subscribers, which Holly says is disproportionate to the view counts on the videos. "But when I look at the demographics on YouTube, most of them are people our age," she said. "A lot of people don't know how to subscribe." The duo said it would be nice to make some gas money from their videos, but they're having fun all the same. "If we don't get anything five years from now… we're still going to do it," said Jerome.
7NEWS
29-04-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
The new alcoholic beverage for wellness lovers: Only 71 calories per can
If you're after a drink that isn't full of nasties, low in calories but still tastes delicious then look no further than Clean Collective. Clean Collective has officially launched in the Australian market, bringing with it a bold new standard for health-conscious drinkers. Founded by entrepreneurial duo Holly McGrath and Daniel Benoy, the brand is redefining the alcohol premix scene with a cleaner, healthier take on ready-to-drink beverages. First making headlines in 2016 in New Zealand as the country's original 'better-for-you' premix, Clean Collective is now shaking up the Australian beverage aisle. The inspiration behind Clean Collective was born from a personal struggle. In their early 20s, Holly and Dan found themselves torn between maintaining active social lives and making healthier lifestyle choices. Dissatisfied with the sugar-laden and preservative-heavy options available, they created a product that didn't force them — or others — to compromise. Their solution? A range of alcohol premixes made with clean, natural ingredients, are sugar free, contain zero hidden nasties. and each drink only has 71 calories per can. The name 'Clean Collective' captures the brand's mission perfectly: a commitment to transparency and quality, and a growing community of people who want to enjoy a drink without derailing their wellness goals. Clean Collective offers a range of vodka-based flavours designed to be as refreshing as they are guilt-free, including Passionfruit & Mango, Wildberry & Lime, Pineapple, and Pear & Elderflower. The drinks are priced at $23.99 or a 4-pack or $59.99 for a mixed 12-pack. The drinks also make great cocktail bases, alcoholic slushies and spiders. You can find Clean Collective at its website here or selected Dan Murphy's stores, boutique cellars, and bottle shops across Australia.
