Platform and Possibilities

Platform and Possibilities

By T. C. Phipps-BenjaminEducation
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Platform and Possibilities episodes

  • Women who feed the St. Kitts-Nevis Diaspora
    In March each year, we celebrate all that is exceptional about the women in our communities. This March, we feature a few Kittitian and a Nevisian women residing in the Diaspora whose entrepreneurial skills serve others while allowing them to establish their brand and earn additional income doing what they love.
    10 min
  • Women's History Month - Saluting Women in Sports
    Women continue to excel in various fields globally and it’s fitting we continue to shine the spotlight on their accomplishments as successful women are beacons of hope for women and girls everywhere. Here, we feature three women in sports whose influence captures their indomitable spirit and their ability to inspire others long after they have left competitive sports. Each of these women in sports have shaped the lives of many women by the examples they have set. Their inspiration has helped to create excellence for others both personally and professionally. We are better because of their passion in sports.
    7 min
  • Honoring the National Flag Designer of St. Kitts and Nevis, Ms. Lewis-Viechweg.
    Mrs. Edrice Lewis-Viechweg is the brainchild behind our uniquely designed national flag who hails from Newtown, Basseterre St. Kitts and currently resides in Connecticut, USA. Edrice has lived an exemplary life; one of honor, service, and devout patriotism. Given the caliber of a woman she has been, coupled with her expertly designed national flag which bears deep meaning for the people of our lands, it would be a remarkable honor in this 40th year of our independence to bestow the title of “National Recipient of the Star of Merit” upon Mrs. Edrice Lewis-Viechweg
    9 min
  • Backslide if you must but “Get Up”and “Find your Stride”
    Life is sometimes like the religion that we are taught as children. We are told to “believe in this way of worship” or “if you don’t abide by this doctrine, you will be forever cursed. We are inundated with stories about our fate as human beings if we don’t follow certain principles taught to us by man. In this episode, we speak briefly about how easily one can backslide or deviate from our goals. A true test of our character is realized in our backsliding. How do we get up when we fall down? How de we show up strong intent upon attaining our goals? We will fall down in life but it is in the getting up that we learn numerous lessons about life and our ability to WIN!
    8 min
  • Mental Health: ARE WE REALLY OKAY?
    On December 14, 2022, the world learned that Stephen tWitch Boss, an American freestyle hip hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality who was renowned for bringing his cool and upbeat vibe to the Ellen DeGeneres show, allegedly took his own life. This episode is an opportunity to pay homage to Boss, share condolences with his loved ones, and shine the spotlight on ourselves and our own mental health and mental health awareness.
    8 min
  • Venetta Zakers and The Zakers Affinity Causes
    Venetta Zakers is a daughter of St. Kitts and Nevis who found pleasure as a beauty queen, model, poet and community servant.  It is as a youth advocate that she has found her true calling and since 2012, she has been on a mission to reach, inspire, support and empower disadvantaged children and their families in St. Kitts and Nevis.
    The heart of Venetta's work is centered on impacting the lives of the nation's girls through developing a generation of ethical servant leaders with a desire to positively impact families, their communities, and the economy. As the founder and President of the Zakers Affinity Causes, Venetta is dedicated to the non-profit organization as it aligns closely to her passion for compassion towards others. 
    Listen keenly to this woman who has a heart for young people and a special heart for girls.
    27 min
  • Conversation with Kimarah Isaac
    Ms. Kimarah T. Isaac is a phenomenal woman. She was born on the island of St. Kitts and developed a deep love for service at a very impressionable age. She kept the fire of service burning by pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and her Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Monroe College. 
    In this conversation, you will hear how Kimarah plays an integral role in Monroe College’s Executive Office, serving as a partner to its international admission team as the primary liaison for Caribbean students and government officials, and the broader higher education community in their home countries. Kimarah is responsible for helping prospective students learn about academic programs and student support services at Monroe, the admissions and enrollment process, and all pertinent visa and documentation requirements, and related issues. She also works closely with myriad government officials, agencies, and other key constituents in the Caribbean on matters relating to educational opportunities for their citizens. This is truly a woman who loves her work and also loves people.
    She recently earned the SHRM-CP certification as a Human Resources Professional and is a member of various professional organizations, including the National Black M.B.A. Association (NBMBA), Sandy Point Benevolent Society (SPBS), National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), American Hotel, and Lodging Association (AHLA), and Society for Human Resource Management. Her responsibilities include managing the scholarship recipient selection process, coordinating award credits with Finance, and reporting to the Finance Team and Government officials on quarterly revenue and spending projections. She is dubbed the Monroe College Ambassador, a name she truly deserves.
    49 min
  • Conversation with Coach Shirvon Greene
    Coach Shirvon Greene is the Head Cross Country Coach/Associate Head Coach - Track & Field at Monroe College in the Bronx New York. He specializes in coaching Monroe’s long sprinters, middle distance runners, and cross-country runners and has done so for 13 seasons. Coach Greene has evolved as a coach who prides himself in the solid foundation in his hometown of Charlestown, Nevis. He shares without reservation the importance of several key people in his life, including his grandmother, his parents and loved ones, as well as his community in Nevis. Coach Greene's upbringing and childhood experiences have sharpened his focus, not only as a coach but also as a leader. As one of Monroe’s first-ever track athletes, Coach Greene began the tradition of excellence that has now been continued by the athletes currently under his guidance. He believes in giving back to his community and country and will continue to be a beacon of hope for others, especially young people. Coach Greene is duly committed to playing his part as a youth mentor and change-maker. The world has so much more to experience from this generous and inspiring human being.
    43 min
  • Independent Travel Advisor Leonie Shorte-Nicholls talks Travel and living life abundantly

    Leonie Shorte Nicholls is a full time Regional Office Project Associate (ROPA) with SUNY Albany-Research Foundation-The Professional Development Program (PDP) with 17 years’ experience working alongside the Regional Director at the NYS Office of Children and Family Services/Westchester Regional Office.  She’s also a part time Independent Travel Advisor (ITA) with 2 years' experience building her Home Based Travel Business, PearLynn Travel.  She’s a graduate of Ithaca College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work earning her Master’s in Social Work. Leonie specializes in domestic and international travel, as well as cruising.  She’s responsible for providing the best travel experience incorporating the needs of her clients.  Leonie is a powerful force in the travel business and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage her clients to invest in their self-care through vacationing.  Leonie is inspired and motivated daily by her husband, Junie Nicholls, their 5 children (Aveda, Mhaleek, Junuissa, Junique and Emmanuelle “Emma”), her mother, Valerie and grandson, Messiah.  In her free time, Leonie loves to travel, sing, dance, read, enjoy life to the FULLEST, and spend quality time with her family, friends, co-workers, even strangers

    37 min
  • Abena "Abby" Amory & Trevor "Bridges" Bridgewater Talk Music, Women and Life

    Abena was born on the beautiful island of Nevis, the sister isle of St. Kitts in the Caribbean where she grew up on a rich diet of music. She also had the good fortune of seeing music through the lens of her mother’s homeland in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Her diverse experiences have led her to a time such as now; a time to brighten the world with her voice of hope and vision of unity for women and all people. You can learn more about Abena via her Facebook page titled Abena, her website, empressvibe.com, or her email [email protected] Trevor “Bridges” Bridgewater was born and raised on picturesque St. Kitts. His childhood allowed him early exposure to music as his dad played the clarinet and was well immersed in music and the arts. 

    Trevor embraced his gift wrote songs, played a variety of genres of music, and loved entertaining others. He eventually migrated to the US, where his love for music deepened and he spread his love for music everywhere creating his own island band which he also named ilan’ ban’. ilanban.com. Trevor’s care and kindness toward Abena demonstrate the type of affection and empathy many women in the arts crave. We are delighted they have both sat down with us to talk music, women, and the road ahead.

    38 min

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