Caribbean Power Lunch

Storm Saulter is a filmmaker and visual artist from Negril, Jamaica, on a mission to create universal stories wrapped in the complex social and cultural dynamics of the Caribbean.   Storm served as writer, director and cinematographer on his award-winning feature film “Better Mus’ Come,” hailed by critics as signalling a fresh new movement of independent filmmaking throughout the Caribbean. His latest movie "Sprinter" is set to release on April 24th.   SPRINTER tells the story of Akeem Sharp (Dale Elliott), who is set to be Jamaica’s next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes a rise in the track-and-field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother (Lorraine Toussaint, Orange is the New Black), who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem’s rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem’s career as a means of escaping – or perhaps enhancing – his sc

Georgina Terry, FCCA PMP – The Passions to Profitability Expert – is a business and career coach with a difference – a qualified accountant, mentor, change management consultant, local /international inspirational speaker, International Labour Organizational (ILO) certified trainer, Project Management Professional and author of the bestselling book ‘The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom’.   Before moving to Trinidad in 2001, she worked for The Economist and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Georgina is also on the following boards: Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago, British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, and Shift! Caribbean.   Georgina, who is originally from London, England, is MD of Business & People Development Associates Limited (BPD). BPD provides career and business coaching, cost management and business transformation services to aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses.   In this episode, we discuss:   - Georgina's personal journey from Passion to Profitability; - Th

Keron Bascombe is an Agricultural Journalist and Enthusiast who founded the company Tech4Agri to act as a platform awakening the public to the multitude of technological applications that exist in agriculture, as well as highlighting the work of young "Agripreneurs".  Tech4agri has won numerous awards over the years and has provided Keron the opportunity to travel to over 30 countries across all continents to continue his work; focusing on technology, innovation, and climate change.In this episode, we discuss: Food security and sustainability,  The current lack of scale and investment in Agriculture, and what can and must be done to rectify this.

Kerra Denel migrated to Toronto from Trinidad and Tobago at the age of 12. Today, she continues to fly the Caribbean flag high through her event "Caribbean Women's Power Lunch" (not related). Kerra has integrated her business management expertise with her passion for Caribbean culture to drive marketing, media and promotional campaign strategies reaching millions of people. She has developed a strong reputation for professional quality event production, artiste management, public relations, marketing and consulting in geographically dispersed locations. In this bonus episode, we discuss:- Identity struggles of a Caribbean person living abroad;- The most authentic way to build a vast network; and- Why "Caribbean Women's Power Lunch"?

Trena De Landro's mission in life is to live better through technology. She is a digital media strategist, innovator, and the founder of Lazy Mas.  Lazy Mas is a digital platform which brings Carnival service providers and masqueraders together making vacation bookings easier, by providing safe and secure transactions with vetted Carnival vendors. Lazy Mas is an IATA Accredited Travel Agency that helps customers create and customize the Carnival experience they desire. Trena is also the CEO of Nerdy Accent, a digital media firm that develops and executes effective and measureable, social/mobile/online marketing strategies. Her expertise is in driving profitable consumer engagement and behavior through integrated marketing campaigns.In this episode, We discuss:- Affiliate marketing;- How digital platforms can make Carnival tourism more efficient; and- Tips on targeting millennials.

Kheston Walkins is a Neuro-Innovator and co-founder of the company Allegori that teaches students how to focus and improve academic outcomes through its Focus Clinic.   Kheston has a background in neurophysiology, cancer informatics, and experimental neuroscience. He studied Medical Neuroscience out of the University of Sussex in Brighton England and is a Ph.D. candidate in Molecular Genetics at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago.   He also has over 7 years' experience in marketing and interactive advertising. He is passionate about Caribbean innovation in technology.   In this episode, we discuss:   - The Impetus for Neuro-Innovation in the Caribbean; - The Story Behind CommuniCare; helping stroke patients communicate with doctors and visitors; - How Allegori came about; and - Other Exciting Neuro-Innovative projects that Kheston and his team are working on.

Charles Bobb-Semple is the man behind FUSION ADVENTURE RACE. FUSION ADVENTURE RACE is an annual physical and intellectually challenging sporting event that demands courage, commitment, fortitude, stamina, and teamwork. The event, which recognizes three categories, namely Male, Female and Mixed, takes competitors through mountain trails and other terrains, offering the opportunity for persons to discover the veiled treasures of the island from a unique perspective. Fusion has earned its place as the premier adventure race in Trinidad & Tobago and takes competitors through mountain trails, offering the opportunity for athletes to discover the veiled treasures of the island from a unique perspective. Additionally, it offers intrigue as participants are only informed of what is required of them at each successive stage; emphasis is placed on teamwork, rather than individual achievement. In this episode, we discuss:   - The Genesis behind the creation of Fusion; - The Severe level of logistics and plann

Kaylan Bartholomew helps busy people make healthier choices for themselves and their families creating a balanced and joyful life.   She is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a Hatha Yoga Instructor who uses a holistic approach, recognizing that real food and exercise are only a part of what brings us balance and helps her clients explore all areas of their lives – love, relationships, career, money, spirituality and the environment. She incorporates her training as a yoga instructor to bring mindfulness, breathing techniques, energy awareness, meditation and yoga postures to help relieve stress, a significant contributor to our health. Her clients have been able to boost their energy, lose weight, diminish cravings, improve chronic health conditions, reduce stress, get the kids to eat healthier and overall improve the family connection.   Kaylan graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the largest nutrition school in the world, where she learned practical lifestyle management te

The man behind TEDxPortOfSpain. Keita Demming helps companies identify and implement plausible innovation opportunities. In his line of work, he transforms companies into places and spaces that are idea-driven and people-centered. These companies foster cultures that embrace design, accountability, foresight, strategy, and innovation. High performing organizations have highly engaged and effective employees. They are wonderful places to work, play, and belong. Keita is also a Partner and Head of Innovation and Development at The Covenant Group (TCG); Keita also founded the Disruptive Conversations podcast, where he unpacks how people who are working to disrupt a sector or system think. In this episode, we discuss: - Challenging the Status Quo;- The Road-map to Identifying and Catalyzing Plausible Innovation Opportunities; and- 2 Things Fundamental to Success in Innovation.

Alian Ollivierre develops dynamic people, enterprises, and winning strategies through consulting, training, and coaching.  Alian has over 10 years' experience working in London and the United Nations sphere in legal, international policy, consultancy, portfolio and relationship management, non-profit and corporate, across various sectors. Her core strengths are strategy, communication, planning, and problem-solving, especially within the professional and enterprise framework. As the Director at Gateway International Inc., a training and consultancy agency for professionals and enterprises, Alian systematically develops curricula and delivers training programmes for regional and international agencies that serve employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders.  In this episode, we discuss: - 5 Steps for Business Idea Generation - How Employees and Employers should think about Partnerships; and - Why Identity is Paramount

An engineering professional, award-winning author, globally certified coach, trainer and speaker, Gregory Skeete helps people and organizations of all types and stages achieve peak performance through his company Life Engineer Inc.   In this episode, we discuss:   - 5 P’s to turbocharge your professional performance, - 3 Lessons from Entrepreneurship that can boost job performance, - A different approach to Leadership, and - Living your life by design.   Be sure to share this episode with someone you think can find value in it.

A former state prosecutor, Shelly-Ann Gajadhar is a career and professional development coach who specializes in helping people discover their purpose in life, and walking boldly into that purpose through her company Alphastute.   In this episode, we discuss:- Shelly's key tips for finding purpose in our lives - Shelly's personal journey of finding her own purpose - Education vs. Academics   Be sure to share this episode with someone you think can find value in it.

Who is Toni Thorne? Entrepreneur who started her first business at age 7. Self-starter: “If I say I’m going to do something, I find a way I get it done.” “The hardest thing is to start.” Pursue what you are interested in and what will energize you: “You have to be very clear in what you want from life.” Motto: “Be true to yourself.” – you are your own biggest obstacle. Experience of Business Pursue Your Interests: Know Your Business Inside Out Believe in Yourself Align Your Interests Finding a Mentor Understand and Embrace Failure Favourite Failure Story. Black Entrepreneurship There is a mindset issue which is keeping Caribbean businesses, particularly Black businesses, from growing as they should: “People would rather own 0% of nothing than 5% of something.” – instead of collaborating and supporting one another, they would rather compete. The Black experience in Barbados, a predominantly Black country, is one in which Black people are treated as minorities and racism is an endemic issue Upper financial cl

Lisa Wickham is: Godmother of the TV & Film Industry in T&T Executive Producer, TV Personality, Educator, Creator, Trailblazer “Oprah of the Caribbean”   Interview Summary Learn from the success of Lisa Wickham, creator/executive producer/media powerhouse. Hear the story of creating E-Zone, a ground-breaking, wildly successful Caribbean entertainment show which brought international eyes and recognition to the region. See how Lisa and her team took film and live show production in the Caribbean to an international level and changed the landscape, while also developing local talent and always coming up with new concepts. Exclusive: Mini Master Class on Film Production   Key Interview Points Start Early – nurture passion and focus and build character in children Creativity and business are not mutually exclusive and can benefit from one another Strive for excellence and operate at an international standard. You are not bound by the limits of where you are, you are only limited by what you can c

Carver Bacchus is the Managing Director of Sustain T&T, a social enterprise producing and exhibiting educational film content in the areas of environment and sustainability. He has over 15 years of professional experience in the areas of Management and Marketing, in both the public and private sectors.   He leads Sustain T&T in providing branding, communications and visibility services to agencies with a public education mandate, informing audiences about issues affecting them, like climate change.   Green Screen - The Environmental Film Series, is Sustain T&T’s marquee event, bringing environmentally themed films and discussions to communities in Trinidad and Tobago on an annual basis.

Ms. McKenzie is the founder and managing consultant of the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute (CMI). She received her mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training from the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine (UCSD), widely considered to be one of the preeminent thought and research leaders in the field of Mindfulness Studies. MBSR uses a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and yoga to help people calm their mind and body to better cope with stress, illness, and pain. In this episode we discuss: Makeda's Journey to Mindfulness; Meditation; The Science of Happiness; The Power of the Pause; Class: 5 Weeks to Peace; Mental Body Scanning & Self-Awareness; Making Mindfulness a Business; Winning Business: Turning "NO" into "YES"; and Next Steps for the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute.   Learn more at: Makeda McKenzie on LinkedIn Caribbean Mindfulness Institute on Facebook Caribbean Mindfulness Institute on Instagram Insight Timer: Free Meditati

In this episode, we talk to Kerwyn Valley; CEO and majority owner of KCL Capital Market Brokers Limited, and Founder and  Managing Director of Aspire Fund Management  Company  Limited. Aspire is a small-cap private equity management company focused on growth-stage private sector investments throughout the Caribbean.  In  2004,  Kerwyn joined  AIC  Financial Group in Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Group’s regional Trade  Finance  Division.  In  2008, Kerwyn became CEO  of AIC  Finance Limited and in  2010 he was also appointed CEO  of  AIC  Capital Market  Brokers  Limited.    In  February  2011,  he led the successful management buy-out of  AIC  Capital  Market Brokers which has been rebranded as KCL  Capital Market  Brokers  Limited.   Episode Flow: Moving from Employee to Owner Weighing the Risks Building Generational Wealth Creating Wealth in the Caribbean Overcoming Fear How to Identify a Good Business The Importance of Providing the Money in the Middle (Putting Professional Capital to Work) Questions

Nicole Greene is the founder and owner of Dream Life Distributors where she sells exquisite 18K fashion jewellery and genuine sterling silver for the sophisticated and fashion-forward lady.   She has been in business since 2003 and has been able to drive its evolution within that 15-year period. Nicole often draws from her natural talent of sincerely connecting with people to ensure they look and feel absolutely fabulous.   A proud mother of 3, Nicole also provides coaching and guidance to fellow Mompreneurs, and as discussed in this episode; a budding author.     In this episode, we discuss: The "Ah ha!" moment that led to Nicole's entrepreneurial endeavours; How work ethic can trump formal education; The gap filled by Dream Life; Genius Innovation in selling - Wine & WhatsApp; and Advice for entrepreneurs - doing what you M.U.S.T.   Links: Nicole Greene on LinkedIn Dream Life Website Dream Life Jewellery on Facebook Dream Life Jewellery on Instagram

Here we take a deep dive into Social Innovation in the Creative Sector with Candice Lela Rolingson.   Candice is an accomplished innovator and business developer who’s always been passionate about tourism, creative industries, and technology. She has successfully launched ventures in film, fashion, beauty, wellness & lifestyle, in addition to facilitating business model development and branding strategies to various business products and individuals.   An international award-winning Executive Producer with a talent for research methods, Candice has developed exceptional skills in project managing the production of documentaries, feature films and commercially-branded entertainment for web & television advertisements, events, media and motion pictures. Moreover, she specializes in Caribbean Film Locations and Tourist Destination Management for international productions.   In this episode, we discuss: The concept of Social Innovation; Why Social?; The vision, creation and production pr

Kyle Lequay is a Sports Marketing and Business Development Specialist with over eleven years' experience in the industry.   As President of the Beach Soccer Association of Trinidad and Tobago, Kyle is responsible for the development and promotion of beach soccer in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Beach soccer has made significant advancements with Kyle at the helm, including generating sport tourism activities such as the annual Tobago Beach Soccer Championship, which has brought in players from more than twenty countries since inception.   As Strategic Marketing Manager for WI Sports Limited, Kyle envisioned, developed and implemented concepts to increase viewership and audience engagement, strategies that significantly and positively impacted the Company’s presence. Kyle also held the position of Marketing Manager for the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), concurrently with the post of Project Manager for FIFA’s Income Generation Program. Under his stewardship, the FIFA Program successf