 In 2008 , while studying nursing at the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland through the Western Regional School of Nursing , Loder met Devin Robinson , a record producer . The meeting led to him producing her first album , an independent release called The Way , which was recorded at Sweet Music Studios . Loder wrote all 11 songs on the album , which was released in August 2009 . The initial run of the album sold out , and she subsequently went door @-@ to @-@ door in small Newfoundland communities selling a second run of the album . On her most lucrative day selling albums in this manner , she made $ 1000 . Loder later said that this manner of selling her album proved to be a good way to develop a fanbase ; people invited her into their homes for meals , prayer , and discussions . Also that year , she won a talent @-@ search contest hosted by YC Newfoundland , a Christian youth conference , where she performed " Giants " . 
