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In this episode I am chatting with Ephra Graham the Founder & Chief Designer of Udall Caribbean, LLC  a Maryland-based woman owned business with origins in St. Croix USVI, in the Caribbean. They offer beautifully designed, timeless Caribbean Heritage Fine Jewelry and Accessories. 

These pieces are expertly crafted by skilled artisans, using recycled or conflict free precious metals. Their made to order heirloom pieces are designed to be passed from one generation to the next. Ephra, shares how she started the business while pursing an Executive MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship, which today has grown into the thriving brand and business she called Udall Caribbean.  Which has significant ties to her home Country.  

She also gives insight about her design aesthetic and her intent to leave a legacy of her Caribbean heritage through her designs and pieces, plus so much more. Have a listen and be sure to visit the website to order your piece. 

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In this episode I am chatting with Jalesa Kinch, the Founder & CEO of Candles for the Culture 246, based in beautiful  Barbados. As the Creative Director she creates  Eco-conscious Home Décor products ranging from Candles, Body Oils and Linen & Room Mists, all naturally handmade with love.

Running a Start-up is no easy task, but for the love and passion of the project. Have a listen as Jalesa shares how she started and the path to entrepreneurship. For her understanding her why  is important, crafting a distinct brand identity, streamlining her supply chain and of course raising funds and building capacity through partnerships are critical.  Want to hear more, download this episode today as we take you on a Candle making journey. 

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It's November 19th and in celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, I am delighted to share this episode with a fabulous female entrepreneur, Gina Hardy.

Gina is a Chocolatier and Founder of Gina’s Chocolates, which is produced in Trinidad & Tobago. She creates dedicant truffles and bean to bar chocolates, which come in a wide range of colours, shapes and flavors. She uses the finest single estate Trinitario cocoa beans, making her unique blends of chocolates a delight for chocolate lovers across the world. 

From Singapore to the UK then to the Caribbean, Gina's story is like a fairytale. Have a listen to this inspiring and informative conversation about her love affair for travel and chocolates, and how she has crafted some of the finest chocolates from the cocoa of the Country within which she now resides. 

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In the latest episode of Sunbeam Chats, I had very informative conversation with Katherine Agong, a Transportation Planner | Transportation Engineer | and Transport Specialist. Her work and passion involves doing consulting and research to help people in public and private sector organizations,  solve their traffic, transportation and parking problems. 

She has a Master’s degree in Transport Planning and Engineering from Edinburg Napier University with chartered level professional status, and several other professional certifications; her mission, as she has said is to wake up every day to help people get from point A to point B with ease and convenience. 

Did you know that traffic is not just considered vehicular traffic?  Have a listen as Katherine shares with us about the profession of Transport Planning, the path to get there and really how traffic and transportation planning impacts our daily life. 

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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking with the enterprising and remarkable businesswoman Charielle Plowden, she is an Educator, Investment Advisor,  Philanthropist and Entrepreneur. 

Charielle, has operated in the field of Finance for several years and her expertise is in  fintech, investing, bond market, stock markets, and digital assets. She is the Managing Director of WizdomCRM a Virtual Stock Market Game. 

In this conversation we chat about her trials, triumphs and her professional pathway which led her into the field of Finance and Tech.  WizdomCRM her passion project is a virtual stock market game for young people and she gives insight as to how we can make an impact with an idea, partnerships and making the right moves. 

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In the latest episode of Sunbeam Chats, I speak to Arnaud Archimede a Designer, Program Manager and Entrepreneur.  He has lived in Europe for ten years and worked with many large corporations and businesses which has influenced his professional career and world view.  His move back to the Caribbean, to his home of Guadeloupe, has laid the foundation for his new journey and work in the islands. 
 
In this episode we chat about Arnaud's career path and trajectory in the realm of entrepreneurship as he seeks to build capacity in the Caribbean, through Whistle. 
As one of the Co-Founders of Whistle Caribbean Incubator, the intent is to empower Caribbean Visionaries through Design Thinking for a lasting impact. 

This Digital Incubator Whistle,  works with many startups across the Caribbean and Diaspora and is doing great work in the lives of entrepreneurs, who make an impact in society and their countries. So have a listen and at the end I am sure you will be inspired.  I especially love the meaning behind the name Whistle! 

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Kibwe Loreilhe is a Trinidadian Professional Master Fine Artist and Art Instructor, who horned and harnessed his distinct style of Art, as he describes as “Modern Realism” with Caribbean influence, in the lush and beautiful island of Tobago. 

Kibwe, defines his style as a reawakening of Contemporary Art, an appreciated approach in a new era, with a vibrant methodology exhibiting the feeling of this current era.

In this conversation, Kibwe shares about his life as an artist. Talented from  youth he gives an account of the transition into his professional career. He also speaks about the industry, skills and mindset one  must possess to become a better creator, which takes time and dedication. 

How does one discover one's artist style? Have a listen as this Master Artist paints the picture and gives us the tools to become an artist, and to build a long sustainable career. 


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Kibwe's  distinguishing style Modern Realism, which transcends from the dynamic of the moment, empowers him to impressively capture instantaneous reality while the observer can explicitly feel the energy of our rich culture, with each value of color he uses to depict the detail of each illustration.

From portraits to sceneries to the depiction of memoirs of our cultural expression, this artist captures it all. At an early age of 20 he began doing joint exhibitions. He had several businesses ventures and then returned to full-time art, solidly establishing himself as a professional fine artist out of Tobago, since 2017. 

He has done significant work with top sports personalities in the Trinidad and Tobago and renowned local celebrity clients. He has even done live speed paintings for esteemed audiences including the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago and at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre.  

Kibwe, has completed significant works of art including a 20 ft real to life mural of the forestry of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as a 10-ft by 3 ft painting of the Red House which was prominently featured at the re- opening ceremony. His work was also chosen by the Office of the Prime Minister to be gifted to a foreign diplomat, this among his many other significant accomplishments. His first solo exhibition with Horizons Art Gallery, "Jewels of the Diaspora", was well received in February, 2022. 

Today, he continues to grow in his expressions always striving for the perfect painting yet in love with the challenge, he hopes to never find it.

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It's June 5th, World Environment Day across the world and for us at Sunbeam Chats we are celebrating 50 Episodes of the Podcast. In honor of World Environment Day we are talking about the environment, with an advocate  whose life is dedicated to saving the earth.  Dasia Edwards is an Agripreneur and Environment Advocate, she is the Founder/Co Director LEAF and Founder of Jelani Ubi. 

Her passions are the environment, gardening, art, and photography; this entrepreneur through her advocacy work has been able to impact the lives of many people across region.

The theme this year is "Solutions to plastic pollution" the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.  In this conversation Dasia shares how she cultivated the love for the environment, how we can help save the "world", her businesses and the causes she is involved it.  How can we become more conscious about saving the plant?  It is simple and easy to start, have a listen to this conversation today and be on your path to saving the soil. 


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Gennike Mayers is a Language Acrobat who masters three key languages of the Caribbean region; English, Spanish and French with a sprinkling of Haitian Kreyol.  

After attaining a B.A in French, from the University of West Indies, she was among the first graduates to go to Martinique under the English Assistant programme of the French Government in 1999.  She later spent three years in Martinique, six years in Guadeloupe and then three years in Haiti; which to date created her lovely French West Indian accent. 

Today, Gennike continues to pursue her passion for bridging barriers in the Caribbean region.  She helps people escape the quicksand of cross-cultural confusion to stand firm in the promised land of comprehension, connection and cooperation! 

In this episode we chat about her love of languages, her passion for travel and helping people through causes, communication and education. Gennike, is an advocate for Caribbean people to explore our own space and "backyard" to experience our varied cultures, arts and also uniqueness. Have a listen as we chat about the love for languages. 

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Esther Leslie (Elly) is the Founder & CEO of Elly Living, a female black owned lifestyle company, operating from Trinidad & Tobago.  The origins of the company started with the lighting of one candle and today she has expanded to produce her own line of candles, diffusers, wax melts and other products.

In this episode,  we chat about Elly's journey and her path to prosperity; which fuels her mantra of Passion, Purpose and Profit.  Elly Living, has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair and Conde' Nast positing her brand and products as must have items for your living spaces. 

This female entrepreneur is passionate about her company and her mission is to impact the lives of women, while building her business.  When you purchase Elly  products, you become a part of the family and a community of women who support each other, through business and selfcare.