Redirection with Terri-Karelle: Recent Episodes
Terri-Karelle Reid
REJECTION most times is the REDIRECTION we need to unlock our truest potential. Life puts us in some uncomfortable and unexpected situations despite our efforts and plans. So, how do we look at failures as opportunities? How do we navigate the unknown and turn disappointments into dreams? We brace, take cues, apply the right mindset and attitude then embrace all that comes.
Episode 15 of ‘Redirecton with Terri-Karelle’ we deliver JOY, gems, humour and a whole lot of FAITH! She is easily one of Jamaica’s most recognizable and successful song birds who not only lights up stages with her vocal prowess but injects positivity everywhere she goes.
We tackle topics like confidence in self, leadership in the workplace and beyond, the impact of great parenting, taking the leap of faith into entrepreneurship, never giving up on a dream and learning to lean into who God has called you to be!
My sister Queen, Alaine Laughton joins me in the redirection seat and her energy is gong to blow you away!
🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community.
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🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community.
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🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #TerriKarelle #YourJamaicanGirl #TKRedirection #JamaicanPodcast #Podcaster #SignLanguage
🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #TerriKarelle #YourJamaicanGirl #TKRedirection #JamaicanPodcast #Podcaster #SignLanguage
🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #TerriKarelle #YourJamaicanGirl #TKRedirection #JamaicanPodcast #Podcaster #SignLanguage
Every week it just gets better and better!!! My guest this week was actually NOMINATED to be on the show and oh boy did he deliver! On episode 8 of RWTK, I sit down with a gentleman who started to display the spirit of entrepreneurship while in school. Charismatic, hard working and disciplined he established his retail business only to lose it. But he simply doesn’t understand the concept of defeat, he only understands “wheel and come again.” With loads of lessons, sprinkled with a lot of humour, he gives us the blueprint of his redirection to becoming the “chef who originally couldn’t cook” but now has a booming Surf and Turf Catering business! Can’t wait for you to hear the story of Durren McLean. 🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #TerriKarelle #YourJamaicanGirl #TKRedirection #JamaicanPodcast #Podcaster #SignLanguage
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If you believe in the power of transformation, this is for you!
If you believe in second chances, this is for you!
If you believe that you are never too “bad” to turn over a new leaf, this is for you!
Our 4th episode of RWTK welcomes the multi-potentialite, the quintessential gentleman, the man with the voice, the man from the land of soca, steel pan and doubles- Sir Ken Simmons (@kensimmonstt ) 🇹🇹
!!Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple podcast, Spotify and Audible!!
🤟🏾The podcast is accompanied with a sign language interpreter to make it more accessible to the deaf community.
!!Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple podcast, Spotify and Audible!!
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Stuttering will not and cannot slow down or stop Dathan Henry! Often ridiculed because of his speech disorder and discouraged from careers because of it, you would think he would shy away into the shadows.
Nope! He owns his stutter and steps into his professional career with charisma, charm and style!
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We kick off Season 3, episode 1 with a 🇯🇲 history maker. First of her name!
Inimitable, as she is incomparable. Covergirl, top model, the first of firsts! Mentally astute, regality at its finest, witty, pragmatic and fabulous!! It’s an honour to sit at the feet of a woman whose transparency is as inspiring as her story.
Althea Laing in the Redirection seat for the very first episode of season 3 of the ‘Redirection with Terri-Karelle’ podcast.
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Surpriseeeee!!!!
From a “likkle” rural place called Woodlands in St Elizabeth, Jamaica - no running water, an outside bathroom, cooking on wood fire and walking miles to school everyday, a little over 4 decades later, Dr Trisha Bailey (@creatingmyownyes ) would become dubbed “the richest Jamaican woman” with a net worth of over $1 billion USD.
She was in the island for approximately 24 hours and I got the immense pleasure to sit with the serial entrepreneur, mentor, maven, maverick, mother, mighty woman of God, philanthropist and now recently minted author of the book “Unbroken” for this very special edition of the ‘Redirection with Terri-Karelle’ podcast. 🥰
‼️ This special interview is powered by @sagicorja. Many thanks for facilitating this chat. Thank you for considering Redirection. 🙏🏾
Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. !!
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Host & Executive Director - Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid
Director of Photography - André Rattigan
Assistant Director - Alex V. Sterling
Producer - GeAnne Rattigan
1st AC - Hakeem Hunter
2nd AC - Kibbieshe Kennedy
Photographer - Jermaine Duncan
Sign Language Interpreter - Antoinette 'Toni' Aiken
MUA - Glam. by O'Neil
Set Design - Puss Back Foot
Production - Commercial Concepts
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It's the Season Finale of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' Podcast and what a season it was! So who filled the 'Redirection seat' for the final episode?
The Wearer of many hats, Gladiator of gladiators, Internationally-acclaimed speaker, Beauty Queen, Public Speaking Coach, Author, mother, Killer of fear and so much more...The inimitable Krystal Tomlinson.
As much as we support each other, have similar communities, traits, styles and even interests, we had never been in the same room until recently.
We cover so many topics: womanhood, career, forgiving yourself, learning from mistakes, the importance of introspection and action. Loving yourself enough to want and do better... TO THRIVE It was a 5-course meal!
Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. !!
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"BE NUFF!" We see this gentleman all the time, sharply dressed, self confident and helping to shape the minds of youngsters.
But Conroy B. Wilson has a bigger story... the story of how he got there. Can't wait to have him in the Redirection Seat.
From graduating with just three subjects to becoming the Executive Director of The Ashe Company, I laughed and giggled as he recalled experiences candidly. When you see people thriving, tenacity and drive are usually right there with and in them.
!! Watch on my YouTube channel (@terrikarelle) OR Listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible. !!
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It's never too late to start! Imagine learning new things and exploring new possibilities at the ripe age of 70?!
That guest who is coming up in the Redirection seat and I do not know if I have a word to describe her fully. She has no problems with starting over from scratch.
She's going to learn how to play the piano, play the violin, the steel pan, write the books, become the coach and by the way she's in her 70s. I cannot wait to have the beautiful, the wonderful, the vivacious, the resplendent Patricia Reid-Waugh in the Redirection seat with me.
‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.
The intersection of mental health awareness, masculinity, manhood and the military.
Let’s talk about PTSD! (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) how it affects your mental state of being and how societal views of masculinity and manhood influence our men’s willingness to not get therapy! It also made me ask, how do we cope with loved ones suffering from PTSD?
We often see war movies glorifying heroism and death but what happens to the real people? The real veterans? I truly appreciate the conversation and transparency that Damian Dixon provided and I am even more moved that he is using his platform to encourage our boys and men to get the help, to communicate how they feel and to not be ashamed to cry.
‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.
For those of us who love entrepreneurial stories, this is one for you! In episode 15 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast, Janelle Pantry-Coke, Founder and Managing Director of Spaces Jamaica sits in the Redirection seat.
From not having a clearly defined career path, to boldly starting a business without any industry knowledge to navigating discrimination, the pandemic and motherhood.
Her brand has become one of Kingston's leading retailers of quality furniture and accessories. This is a testament to the spirit of resilience.
Janelle didn't have all the answers at any given time. She simply started and then learnt along the way. Talk about trusting the process and trusting yourself. One of the sweetest people I know, hard worker and great employer! Can't wait for you to hear her story!
‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.
Meet Peter Mohan. I, like so many, do not particularly like going into banks but if there is one person who makes going into a bank so positively lovely, it's Peter!
When I first met him, didn't even know his role/ title. I just always saw him helping out on the floor, speaking to different customers, always patient and always so kind. His energy was always so warm and inviting.
I would learn that he was the branch manager and then I would find out that he started out as a BEARER of the bank!
No ego, just a spirit of service
Let's dive into this story of humility, trusting the process, developing great work ethics and being kind to all you encounter!
The great Peter Mohan is in the Redirection seat today
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‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.
So as usual you always ask me, if this week was so good or if last week was so good, who's coming in next week?
Well, I hope you will agree that the person I am about to have in the "Redirection" seat is a vocal powerhouse. She hits a stage, she leaves everything on the line, always bubbly, brilliant, bold and lights up any room.
But her life and her journey is a story of resilience and really having to do the work. Who am I talking about? I'm talking about the one and only Nickeishia Barnes!
‼️ You can watch the full interview on my YOUTUBE channel (@terrikarelle) or you can listen across Apple & Google podcasts, Spotify and Audible.
I’m really excited about the episode because this is a different format, different kind of guest, in fact, we will be speaking with Cristophe Phillips who will be the very first deaf graduate from the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts.
It’s a big deal considering society is still a little bit closed off and still does not realize the power the deaf community has.
Toni Aiken will also be on set as sign language interpreter. So if you hear any moments of silence or any period of lull we’re just giving Toni the opportunity to sign and to give Cristophe the opportunity to respond.
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She has an incredible story from flunking subjects to getting a diagnosis, to becoming an HR professional, to even going further to take the bar. How did she do all of this with so much going on?
We cannot wait to speak to the lovely Candice Walker on episode 11 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast.
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September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and my guest in the 'Redirection Seat' one of the most amazing people I know Lashawndla Bailey-Miller. It's interesting how some of the hardest working, compassionate, giving, never complaining people are the ones who suffer in silence the most.
Her customers will tell you about her awesome service and willingness to surpass expectations but many may not know the struggles and the fight to silence the loud voice that says "give up." Many will not know that it was her entrepreneurship journey that saves her life and allows her to INZZPIRE others. She is raw and open and she shares her story in a manner that only she can for episode 10 of the 'Redirection With Terri-Karelle' podcast.
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This is my youngest guest ever. An articulate and eloquent Youth parliamentarian, youth ambassador, debater, activist and advocate. He is just 17, and what a life he has lived!
Despite abuse, he is grace personified! Resilient, purposeful and a future change maker. Othneil Vashawn Lammie is my guest on Episode 9 of the ‘Redirection With Terri-Karelle’ podcast.
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A chance encounter with this young lady is the reason why she is going to be in the seat. Born with a particular condition and having to navigate how mean society can be, how mean communities can be and having to realize that the validation she needed was the validation that she would have to find from within.
She finds that power, she redirects how she looks at herself and her value, her worth and now she is an Author, Communication Specialist, and she’s so much more.
I am so happy to welcome the amazing Kristen McKenzie in the Redirection seat.
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In episode 7 of season 2, I'm joined by the Chief Dream Officer of one of the most loved and recognizable Jamaican luxury brands! You will often see Jamaicans all over the world rocking the Roast by Bresheh products with pride! But how much do we know about the story of the co-creator Randy Makk?
He speaks about his humble beginnings, making do with what he had, betting on his idea, having the right people in his corner, not compromising on values no matter how tough life gets and he drops some serious entrepreneurial nuggets! He also shares something that he hasn’t shared before.
Let’s get into the Redirection story of the great Randy Makk who is purposefully prepared just like the brand Roast by Bresheh we have come to support and love!
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If you could imagine the face of a mental health illness, condition or disorder, what would that face look like? Does it have a face?
And if you could imagine the voice of what a mental health advocate, whose voice would it be?
On the 6th episode of the ‘Redirection with Terri-Karelle’ podcast, my next guest’s transparency allows us to remove the stigma around mental health illness.
She will tell you about her journey to self-discovery, her journey to finding out what her disorders are, how she was able to manage it and she offers nuggets that help us understand the struggles of many people who we call our loved ones.
She’s a ‘Hard Gal fi Dead’ - She is Tameka Coley but we call her Tami Tsansai. I am grateful to welcome her in the redirection seat.
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In Episode 5 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast, I speak with someone who has been judged by the colour of his skin and the locs he wears. His mom taught him that there is no shame in having an honest day's job, regardless of how menial it might be! She was a street sweeper and now he is an attorney-at-law and the newly minted State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Honoured to have the conversation with the State Minister, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge. He is unapologetically black and I couldn't have thought of a better conversation for our Independence Day than this!
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From intern to making HISTORY!
One defining decision, one moment that she made in her life, sent her on an unexpected journey! She drops nuggets and gems from a personal perspective as well as a professional perspective.
She demonstrates that you have the power to self-actualize, but you have to put in the work, you have to be intentional, and she created HISTORY as a result!
The incomparable, Yaniece Gentles ACMA sits in the redirection seat on Episode 4
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Coming next to the Redirection seat is a lovely woman who I had the pleasure of working for and meeting and there was something that she said that was so profound. If you want to find someone who is the epitome of resilience in the face of rejection, if you want to meet someone who has been graceful and gracious in all the redirections of her life, trust me you do not want to miss this interview. Who am I sitting down with?
Who am I talking about? The one and only, the lovely Sophronia McKenzie.
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My guest is someone I consider to be theatre royalty, drama royalty, Jamaican royalty! We have seen him in the space as one thing - a comedian/ entertainer, but there are so many layers to him, so much length, depth and breadth. He shares something that shocks me and reminds us that people who are seemingly the strongest and funniest can sometimes feel alone. Owen 'Blakka' Ellis is in the Redirection seat for the second episode season two of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast.
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My guest is someone who will readily, easily and openly tell you that she is broken and flawed BUT healing. She shares a story with us that she has never shared with anyone else and I am humbled by this. From having a broken childhood to now being the principal of a school where she’s helping to shape and mould the minds of our young people. Tamar McKenzie in the Redirection seat for the very first episode of season 2 of the 'Redirection with Terri-Karelle' podcast.
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Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid, Miss Jamaica World 2005, a veterinarian turned Premier host, TV host, Media Personality, Podcaster, Speaker and everything in between, got the chance of a lifetime to deliver a TEDx Talk at the Aston Unversity in Birmingham, UK on September 25, 2021. She sits with her best friend Garfene Grandison to discuss micro and macro moments leading up to this talk and beyond. This time around she becomes a guest on her own podcast "Redirection With Terri-Karelle."
From a troubled teen to a global titan! I recently sat with Mr. Dushyant Savadia, CEO & Founder of The Amber Group at the National Youth Consultative Conference on October 7. This year’s virtual conference was organised by the 'I Believe' Initiative an arm of the Governor-General's Programme for Excellence. He came to speak about Technological Justice and shared so much more of his journey and experience into becoming a technology disrupter, humanitarian, advocate of social change and global technology company. He is proof in the pudding that your passion and purpose can both combine for the greater good.
"Heavy is the head that wears the crown" is the famous saying and it is true for Miquel-Symone who is the reigning Miss Universe Jamaica. She is gracious, humble, composed, intelligent, and has a heart of philanthropy. She is an advocate for mental health in children and it isn't a random choice for her. Her mental health advocacy comes from a personal place. Onlookers on the might be easily distracted by this statuesque stunner, but it's her story of resilience that you need to hear about. We speak about her preparation, her interests, and how she copes with the loss of her mom. I wish her all the best at the international pageant on May 16, 2021. We'll be cheering her on as she competes for the Miss Universe crown. SHE CAN WIN IT! May she continue to show us by example, that mental health and inner peace start with us.
In part 2 of our conversation, Serika expresses with pride how she had found purpose, graduating from school, starting her own business, and having a fulfilled marriage. What could possibly have given rise to depression and even thoughts of suicide thereafter? Baby loss! It's mind-blowing hearing her recall the heart-wrenching experience but it is awe-inspiring to see how despite her anguish and pain, she would use her knowledge and experience to serve other women across Jamaica in the most meaningful way ever. Serika Sterling is a woman for all seasons.
Serika Sterling is "the little train that could". Her presence is undeniably strong. She is positive, confident, outspoken, one of the leading CPAs in the country, founder and MD of Senior Accounting Services, and the founder of the Preemie Foundation in Jamaica. But when she shares her story, one quickly realises that she is more than a fighter, she is a survivor- taking the brutal cards that life dealt her and redefining the entire game for herself and others. She took many hits, had many disappointments and rejections. Abandonment, self-doubt, low self-esteem, and repeated failures, gave rise to this amazing Phoenix.
200 resumés...4 responses, 3 “no thanks” and 1 “let’s interview “
Life and plans have 2 different minds and outcomes.
On this episode of “Redirecton with Terri-Karelle”, I speak with Professor Tanya Haye who speaks about the repeated failure she experienced while pursuing a dream her father had for her; Switching careers without telling her parents; Rejections to resumés, and stumbling into a profession that was supposed to last for one year but became her calling for 31 years. Tanya discusses her journey from failure to a college professor, her transition, and her experiences in migrating to Canada and becoming the stalwart she is today. It is a message of possibilities and hope. You are going to love her candor, vivacious personality and positivity.
Keron's presence is undeniable but it is his scope of knowledge when it comes to e-commerce, building online businesses, perfecting content creation and empowering Caribbean entrepreneurs that are remarkable. His drive and impeccable work ethics make you wonder what got him here and more importantly what were the mico and macro moments that contributed to his amazing journey. He opens up about strained family relations, fatherhood, making grave errors and even prison time. His story proves that life isn't linear, neither is it perfect. It also teaches us that we are the authors of our lives, capable of overcoming past mistakes, redefining our purpose and finding redemption.
Quidi-Ann King is no ordinary law graduate. If perseverance had a face, it would be hers. Despite growing up in one of the most volatile communities in Kingston, Jamaica and seeing her mother shot at age 6 she was determined to make it. At a very tender age, she made up her mind to plan, get an education, excel, and escape the environment she was born into. Her story is one of determination, self-belief and hard work. With her mom displaying the attitude of a strong, black woman, Quidi-Ann is the perfect example of the saying "we are not defined by our circumstances."
From humble beginnings in Jones Town, Jamaica to simply living one day at a time with no concrete idea of what he wanted to be or do, John Dacosta would apply excellence in every role he was afforded, learn from the people around him, strive to be "the professional" in the room that now he is one of the go-to Lighting Directors and Designers in the world! Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, Maroon 5, Sean Paul and Demi Lovato just to name a few have experienced John's prowess. His humility, calm personality, impeccable work ethics and servant leadership style make him the best in class. His name is John, but you can call him Superlighting Guy!
Put some respect on the name! Antoinette "Toni" Aiken was just recently awarded the National Award, Order of Distinction (OD) in the rank of Officer for her contribution to the Deaf Community. But here's the catch, although she is a child of deaf adults C.O.D.A, being a sign language interpreter was never her interest or goal. She wanted to be a pilot! But rejection would shape her for the role she was always created to occupy and so much more. From the Deaf to the LGBTQ community, Toni has become the face of change and inclusivity.
Patrice J White is the Personal Trainer to the Stars! And she did this by building the “Dynamic Lifestyle Training Studio” brand known for professionalism, fierce work ethics and sheer grit. What most wouldn’t know is how she got there. From childhood trauma to school fights, janitorial work to her battle with weight loss and breaking negative generational cycles. Her story is one for the books!
I have known Ibrahim Konteh for years and yet I never knew he was from Sierra Leone. From escaping a civil war to becoming a refugee and finally settling in Jamaica, he is a testament that you are more than your circumstances. IB would go on to master entrepreneurship, brand management, event management and consultancy, banking and becoming an author.
“Walk by faith, not by sight” literally describes Senator Dr. Floyd Morris. He was a top academic student who started losing his sight at the age of 15 and as a result, saw his grades plummet and would eventually graduate from high school without a single subject. What he would become years later, is nothing short of amazing. His story is one of absolute redirection.
From experiencing self-doubt and self-worth issues to boldly starting a venture which would transition from just being a mere side hustle to a bonafide local beauty brand, Yolande Kumea Gooden-Rhoden will show us that life doesn't always work out how we expected and that even when we are scared to take that leap, do it anyway. Learn from the mistakes, continue to grow and never give up. Meet the mompreneur, founder and CEO of Kumea's Hair Perspective, author, and legit woman of God.
You are not defined by your past. From being kicked out of school, not maximizing on second chances, and having no clear goal in mind, Kevin Gordon would take his losses, start from the bottom, change his attitude and approach, and work his way up from technician to CEO of one of the largest international mobile phone network and home entertainment providers.
If go-getter was a person it would be Toni-Ann Lalor! From being uprooted from Portmore and moving to Manchester, she learns to farm to fuel her dream of becoming an actress. Her dreams are crushed but life takes her to Japan and the 2019 Miss Universe Jamaica pageant. She even became a recipient of the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in Youth Development. Toni-Ann embraced all new opportunities but ultimately returned to farming where she now operates her own farm.
From Haiti to the USA, from speaking Haitian Creole and French exclusively to being a self-taught English speaker, from packing boxes in a warehouse to becoming a Client Success Manager at Microsoft, Dr. Stevens Bonhomme shows us how it pays to believe in oneself, stay the course, set goals and timelines and aim higher even when you are already at the top!
Welcome to my podcast.
It was inspired by my own story of having graduated as a Dr in Veterinary Med (from Cuba), dealing with accreditation issues at home, changing course, navigating unfamiliar territory and charting a new path. It came with disappointments and rejection but they led to places I never imagined or dreamt of. Essentially, the redirection is what I needed to truly unlock who I am today. Presently, lots of people struggle with dealing with life’s uncertainties, identifying some losses as wins all while not labelling themselves as total losers or failures.
My guests will be from a wide cross- section- young, old and in between; male and female; students and professionals; those between jobs, careers and traversing other unexpected experiences.