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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking about the power of Leadership, with the dynamic and passionate Leader,  Aka Ali-Kerr. She is presently the HR Director at the Confidante Hotel, Hyatt Hotels and is also an Author,  John C. Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach. 

Leadership is about Influence, a Leader must love people and also some Leaders should not be "Managers" or Leaders. What does an effective Leader look like and on the flip side, what are the signs of toxic leadership.  These are just some of the nuggets and truth Aka speaks about in this conversation.  If you are leading people or desire to lead, this is a message and conversation you cannot miss. It will change your life and business.

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Aka is the Author of The Master Guide to Leadership Through  the Lens of Care, and has facilitated keynote speaking engagements, workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions; to aid personal and professional growth through the study and practical application of effective proven leadership methods. Working together, she has moved leaders and their teams in the desired direction to reach their organizational goals.

For more than 23 years she has developed and implemented best-practice
strategies in Compensation, Recruitment & Selection, Training &
Development, Job Analysis, Industrial Relations and Organizational
Design, Performance Management and Employee Relations.

Aka also servers on the board of both the Academy of Hospitality &
Tourism (AOHT) and the South Florida Hospitality Human Resource
Association (SFlaHHRA).

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Jamila Bannister is a Brand and Marketing Strategist for Beauty and Personal Care
brands, having worked in Communications, Public Relations, and Branding for 8 years
during her Corporate career.

In 2016 she made the transition to entrepreneurship focusing on working with entrepreneurs to grow their personal brands. During this time, she published her book, “The Brandprint” and hosted global summits on business and branding.

In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, Jamila in her latest venture as the Founder of The Beautiful Market, shares her extraordinary journey dealing with a life changing illness and how she is overcoming this challenge, while building her brand - The Beautiful Market.  Jamila's journey is one of courage, strength, resilience, faith and utilizing her business skills and acumen to launch a business in the midst of trials.  

The Beautiful Market is an innovative e-commerce store catering specifically to women who live with and have experienced hair loss, it offers a curated selection of high-quality wigs, toppers, extensions, and beauty products, providing not just solutions designed to meet their unique needs, but also a sense of dignity and confidence for their customers. 

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This week around the world we are celebrating International Women's Day, which is recognized on March 8th. This year's theme is "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress"
In honour of this special day, this episode is dedicated to all women, because this topic is something we all have to deal with throughout our lives, and we should indeed invest in each other. 

In this episode Melesia Adderley, the Founder & CEO of Women's Haven speaks about why she started her company and so much more.  Women’s Haven is a 100% organic personal care line of feminine products, the objective of which is to break the taboo and the silence around the subject of the female menstrual cycles and vaginal health.

Melesia, shares how she was able to break through some of the barriers in this sector, that she faced like; distribution, marketing and barriers to entry in some countries. To date, she has been able to raise awareness of this cause and has seen the adoption of  Women's Haven.  Which can be found in over 10 Countries and is also sold online.

Today, Melesia continues to work with her team to build this company and brand across the region.  Women’s Haven Motto is -  When you Educate a Woman...you Empower a Nation.

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In this episode, I am chatting with Nydia Norville, the Founder & CEO of Choiselle 
Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care brand.  Choiselle skincare is carefully created with vitamins and nutrient rich botanicals, natural oils and plant butters with
intensive reparative, protective and restorative capabilities. Choiselle was created in homage to the spirit of Nydia’s homeland of Saint Lucia; its people and the family heritage that inspired it all.

In this conversation, Nydia shares her story about the creation of Choiselle, and how she has been able to carefully craft a luxurious natural beauty line, which is perfect for dry and combination skin. She also speaks about the importance of branding, packaging and promotion, to position your brand.  Have a listen to the story of Choiselle, which  pays homage to beautiful Saint Lucia. 

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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to Adelle Prime the Founder of Dellez Tall Fashion, a Contemporary clothing brand designed exclusively for women 5 ft 9 inches and taller.  Dellez’s mission, is to bridge the gap between tall women and stylish clothing and to encourage women to feel good about what they wear,  when they use their brand.

Adelle, holds a Master’s in Strategic Business and Information Systems; which she says contributed to her desire to find solutions to problems, by leveraging
Information Technology. Adelle, was able to use her skills to find a solution to a issue she faced personally, which was to find fashionable clothing for tall women. 

In this conversation, Adelle shares about her entrepreneurial journey and how she has been able to build an apparel company for tall women. She gives insight to the manufacturing process and shares the importance of why business owners must learn and understand their sector in order to grow. 

She also shares some of her Marketing strategies tailored for her brand, which includes endorsements from International US Women's NBA athletes,  features on Morning Talk Shows in the US  and much more. Have a listen to this episode which is sure to inspire, when you hear about this brand which started in the Caribbean and is doing great things, operating in this niche fashion space for tall  women. 

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Dernelle Smith, is the Founder |CEO | Makeup Artist of Jazz Artistry, she has a BA in Theatre Arts and Communications Studies from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine; which helped shape the entrepreneurial path she is on today.

She is the Founder of Tobaglo Cosmetics a cruelty free  Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care line, inspired by the life in her homeland, in the beautiful Caribbean island of Tobago.  Birthed and raised in Caribbean flavor, Tobaglo Cosmetics thrive on quality products from pigmented eyeshadow palettes and long-lasting matte lipsticks to dazzling inexpensive glitters.

In this episode we chat about her entrepreneurial  journey and how she is building her businesses and brands. Her passion project of playing in makeup has blossomed into the sort after brand Tobaglo.  Dernelle, gives insight as to what it takes to produce and manufacture a cosmetics line in the Caribbean and how she creates magical makeup enjoyed by her loyal customers. 

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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to Nigel Telesford  the Managing Director of Overtime Media, who is also a Writer and Producer. Over the years he has worked with and become the Media Maverick and Publicist to some of the most celebrated Soca Stars like Bunji, Machel Montano and other Entertainers in the Caribbean. 

Why should celebrities, especially the Caribbean Artiste have a Publicist? In this conversation, we discuss the importance and value of owning your story and crafting the narrative around your personal brand, to ensure career success and to stay top of mind in the public space. Have a listen as this Media Mastermind, shares his story and how he has helped build the brands of these Mega Stars.  

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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to Arthur Patrick aka Chef P , a  High-End Celebrity Chef, who is also a Personal and Travelling Chef.  In 2014, he attended the prestigious Johnson and Wales University in Miami, USA to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management.
 
Over the years, he has worked with many Celebrities the likes of NFL Baltimore Ravens Star, Elvis Dumervil  and for touring Celebrities in the Caribbean like Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia, Neyo, Ludacris and most recently the African Giant, Burna Boy, who performed in Chef P’s homeland of Tobago in the Caribbean.

In this tantalizing story, Chef P talks about his love for cooking which started at home, which then led him on the path to pursue this as his professional career.  This is story of passion, determination, taking leaps of faith, the value of having mentors and a support system to help you accomplish your dreams. 

Have a listen as Chef P shows us that having an appetite for more, can indeed take you places and be the impetus for growth and becoming your best self. 

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Keevan Lewis aka Keevo is an Artist, Thinker, Content Creator and Entrepreneur. He has a social media footprint of over 200K followers across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.  Keevo, is one of the pioneers in the space for Content Creation in Trinidad & Tobago and indeed the Caribbean region.

With his unique brand of intelligent humor, wit and creative Content, he is a
highly sort after Producer and  Influencer by companies and brands across several sectors.

In this engaging conversation, Keevo shares how he got started producing Content and how he has been able to be consistent over the years. We talk about the business of Content Creation and how Creators can define their brands to give value to sponsors. 

Should Creators take every job? Have a listen as we delve into what it takes to make winning Content and more. 

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What is Disruptive Technology, it is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate.  It is a technology that  removes the systems or habits it replaces, because it has attributes that are recognizably superior.

In this episode I am chatting with Keith Laban a Disruptive Innovation Specialist, Educational Technologist & Ministry of Education ICT Trainer and Educator. He is also the Founder of Startl Mixed Reality.

Keith shares about his professional journey which led him into the field of Tech,  and we discuss the new trends like AI, ChatGPT, Robotics and so much more. What does the future look like and how can humans prepare for the rapidly evolving pace of Tech. Have a listen to this intriguing conversation.

Starl Mixed Reality is an innovative tech start-up that specializes in Mixed Reality solutions, which involve the cutting-edge fields of Augmented & Virtual Reality, along with the latest in projection, holographic, web based and mobile technologies.