That intersection where entrepreneurship and leadership meet is not easy to navigate, especially if you are running a growing business and are also at the helm of an organization doing the work 100% as a volunteer.  In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY I talk with Marlyn Bonzil-Juste, CEO of Top Choice Medical Transport, who was recently sworn in as the new President of the Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce in Orlando. As a woman who wears many hats, Marlyn is no stranger to long days, juggling many tasks to mitigate voids in our community and supporting others through employment, mentorship, and caregiving. After working for Corporate America and outgrowing the roles she was afforded, Marlyn decided in 2014 it was time to take a deep dive into entrepreneurship. Her business acumen was instrumental in launching a successful consulting firm, and most recently she started a non-emergency medical transportation business after experiencing the challenges faced by her family in caring for her grandmother – specifically, getting to doctor appointments and dialysis with ease. When I ask Marlyn why she volunteers, she explains that she always admired the tenacity of the leaders of the Haitian American Chamber and how they gave back to the community even though they were all extremely busy. She feels a sense of responsibility to carry the baton and contribute to the greater good of the community and hopes she can model behavior that will inspire younger leaders to do the same. “Sometimes I have to drag myself after a long day of work to go to a meeting or event and I have to rely on my tribe,” she shared. “I call my husband, and my mom to get some help with the kids because I believe in this calling. And once I step into the room, I’m surrounded by a wonderful team at the Chamber and all the tiredness goes out the window because I’m grateful that we can contribute together to better the community.”

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