Caribbean Mentors: Recent Episodes
Joel Millington chats with industry experts from the Caribbean
Caribbean Mentors is a podcast for Caribbean people or persons interested in Caribbean businesses and the people behind them. Every Monday Joel Millington would be interviewing industry experts from the Caribbean as they highlight their journey. If you are looking for inspiration, motivation and advice from persons who are from the Caribbean then this podcast delivers.
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor has a varied and extensive career. He’s a former managing director at Guardian Media Ltd and also held key positions at Carib Brewery Ltd, Angostura Holdings Ltd, SM Jaleel & Co Ltd, Neal and Massy Trinidad Ltd, T Geddes Grant Ltd and Mecalfab Ltd. Today he serves as the CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce. Ladies and gentlemen Mr. Gabriel Faria.
Gabriel's Background
- Grew up in Besson Street, Port of Spain
- Attended Bethlehem Boy's RC and Queens Royal College
- Taught Accounts and English out of school
- Started a business buying and selling cars
- Advice -
- Be open to learning
- Have a clear understanding of what you don't know
- Leadership is not about knowing the answers
- Leadership is about human resources and emotional intelligence
- Perfomance is the only measure for advancement
Super Over
- Stop saying "I Know"
- Clarity of Vision; Sharpness of Focus
- Most Rewarding - Competing Globally
- Success - Giving back
- Book - Good to Great and Shoe Dog
- Alternate Career - Teaching
Favorite Song
- Vincent
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor is a communicator with a passion for telling Caribbean stories. She’s also on a mission to use her voice to encourage and inspire the world.
Today she is the Deputy Head of News at CNC3 a division of Guardian Media Limited
Ladies and gentlemen…please enjoy the conversation with Ms. Golda Lee Bruce.
Golda's Background
- Grew up in Diego Martin (Trinidad)
- Mom has a PhD but never pressured her educationally
- Wanted to do International Relations but got into Media in UWI Mona
- Got a job at CNC3 and built her career there
- Advice -
- Find something that you're good at and work hard at it
- Write down the vision for your life
- Be teachable and willing to learn
- Don't be defined by one thing
- Opportunities are often disguised as failure
Super Over
- Learn to Fail
- Relax
- Most Rewarding - Motherhood
- Success - Being in the Arena
- Book - Daring Greatly
- Singing
Favorite Artist
- Great is Thy Faithfulness
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor has over 30 years experience as a Caribbean scholar and Senior University administrator. She was the first woman at UWI to be appointed Campus Coordinator in the School for Graduate Studies and Research and the second woman to be appointed Deputy Principal at the Cave Hill Campus. Today she serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the UWI Cave Hill Campus.
Ladies and gentlemen…Professor Dr. Eudine Barriteau.
Dr. Barriteau's Background
- Was born in Grenada
- Moved to Barbados with her mother
- Developed a love for reading at an early age
- Got a job at a printing company
- First in her family to attend university
- First job was as a teacher at 17 years
- Resigned the teaching job to pursue her degree
- Got scholarships to do her Masters and PhD
- Advice -
- What you say to young people can motivate or crush them
- Do your very best at whatever you're doing
- Set goals in whatever job you're in at the moment
- Respect your income (save, invest and give back)
Super Over
- Worry Less
- Opportunites
- Fair and just and believe in creating opportunities
- Recommended Book - Dreaming to Some Purpose
- Birth of her Son
- Curiosity
Favorite Artist
- Black Stalin
Our special guest is a young entrepreneur who is on a mission to empower a new generation of investors by giving everyone the opportunity to be financially free. He is the founder and CEO of The Billionaires League. An app that identifies changes on the global stock markets and gives insights into some of the world’s wealthiest billionaires in real time.
Ladies and gentlemen…let’s meet… Mr. Sheldon Powell
Sheldon's Career
- Grew up in an orphanage
- Got adopted. Childhood was difficult
- Started working as a mechanic at age thirteen
- Got a job at a printing company
- Didn't get to go to college
- Started researching and investing in the financial markets at an early age
- Formed The Billionaires' League
- Advice -
- It's good to cry
- Tell yourself, better is coming
- Find the lessons in disappointments
- When pitching to investors focus on what's your Value Proposition
Favorite Song
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor is the Managing Director of Business & People Development Associates Limited.
With over 20 years of outstanding results, delivery and experience, she uses her skills and knowledge globally to help people achieve previously unrealized business and personal goals.
She is the author of the best-selling book ‘The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom’ and is considered to be a Passions to Profitability Expert.
Georgina's Career
- Grew up in London
- Accountant by profession
- Met some consultants and decided to pursue the field
- Came to Trinidad on a project and decided to stay
- Couldn't find an adequate job so decided to start a business
- Georgina's Business - Business and People Development Associates Limited
- Advice -
- You must be able to speak about your business
- Listen to your Market
- You must have passion and be resourceful
- Tap into your personal network
- You business is new but you are not new
- People listen to benefits
Favorite Song
- Just Fine - Mary J Blige
Our special guest is an entrepreneur who started his business after personally changing his body and mindset to be healthier. In 2014 he won the Mr. Bahamas Men’s Physique. Today he is Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, a Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach and Speaker.
Ladies and gentlemen…let’s meet… Mr. Ethan Quant
Ethan's Career
- Grew up in Bahamas
- Attended the University of Bahamas and studied Marketing
- Opened a Mortgage Brokage Firm
- Was overweigth at the time and wanted a life-style change
- Got into fitness and got passionate about it
- Sold the Brokage and started his Fitness and Wellness Consultancy company
- Advice -
- The better you feel, the better you look, the better you perform
- Meet clients where they are
- What steps can you take today towards your goal
- Tap into your personal network
- Always follow up with clients until they tell you not to anymore
- You must invest in your personal brand
- Embrace Social Media
Favorite Song
- Everyday I'm Hustlin
Our special guest and emerging mentors is an Entertainment and Sports Lawyer who runs a boutique Entertainment & Sports Law practice in Trinidad & Tobago. Her firm focuses solely on providing Intellectual Property, Copyright, Trademark and Business law advice to clients in the entertainment, sports and corporate sectors in Trinidad and Tobago and across the Caribbean.
Ladies and gentlemen…Ms. Carla Parris
Carla's Career
- Grew up in Maraval and West Moorings (Trinidad)
- Comes from a legal family so law was somewhat mandatory
- Moved to England to discover herself and to work in the media field
- Did a Masters in Entetainment Law, then came back to Trinidad and Tobago
- Opened her own legal practice
- Advice -
- Diversify your income streams
- You don't have to be traditional
- Be connected to your industry to determine your next step
Super Over
- Moving on sometimes means you win
- Success - Freedom
- Accomplishment - Connect Caribbean talent to the wider world
- Defining Trait - Persistence
- Book - What Should I do With my Life
- Emotional Intelligence
Favorite Song
- Listen
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor focuses her energies on the nourishment of the body, heart and mind. She spent the first part of her career in the Banking sector where she rose to the position of VP – Corporate and Investment Banking. Today she runs her own business as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Yoga Instructor
Ladies and gentlemen… Ms. Kaylan Bartholomew
Kaylan's Career
- Grew up in family of teachers
- Wanted to do Accounting
- Got a job with PWC as an auditor while studying ACCA
- Got into Banking
- Worked on Wall Street (USA) for 4 years
- Moved back to Trinidad
- Free e-Book - You CAN be Consistent
- Advice -
- Take the time to figure out your next move
- It may be scary but Jump into your Purpose
- Health is beyond diet; it's also mindset
Super Over
- Trust in God
- Don't allow your fears to hold you back
- Accomplishment - Helping clients and connecting with love ones
- Success - Living your full potential
- Book - A New Earth and The Miracle of Mindfulness
- Compassion
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor has been building her reputation in the very competitive legal industry.
She served as a Senior State Counsel at the Office of the DPP and appearing for the State in a number of trials in both the High Court and Magistrate's Courts of Trinidad and Tobago.
She also lectures and works with the Children Authority
Ladies and gentlemen…Ms. Renuka Rambhjan
Renuka's Career
- Attended Caroni Hindu School and Warrenville Presbyterian
- Attended St. Augustine Girls' High School
- Got a scholarship to attend Law School
- Always wanted to be a Lawyer
- Worked at the DPP's office
- Advice -
- If you think you can do it; do not let anyone else tell you otherwise
- You cannot be a good leader if you cannot be a good follower
- Develop your Art and Build your reputation
- Be Patient when Growing
Super Over
- It would get better...be yourself
- Be a good follower to be a good leader
- Lunch with Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King
- Book - The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born
- Winning the Scholarship
- Aternative Career - Teaching
Favourite Song
- Poverty is Hell
Our special guest and Caribbean mentor is determined to leave her mark as a successful entrepreneur.
She has used her knowledge and skills in International Marketing to offer services like Business Development consulting and Event Management
She’s the owner and MD of INVENI Business & Technology Ltd.
Ladies and gentlemen…Ms. Michelle Low Chew Tung.
Michelle's Career
- Grew up and went to Primary School in Morvant (Trinidad)
- Studied Business subjects.
- Entered the working world after A' Levels
- Worked with Republic Bank for 12 years
- Always had a desire to pursue entrepreneurship
- Advice -
- Get a business mentor to assist with planning and general guidance
- Put yourself out there...join organizatons...build social media following
- Have all your contracts in place
- Welcome advisers
Super Over
- You are Enough
- This situation is temporary
- Book - Soaring From Within
- Daughter
- Aternative Career - Traveling Blogger
- Believe in Yourself
Favourite Song
- I Say a Little Pray For You
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor built his career in the HR field reaching the executive level. However, he branched out into entrepreneurship in 2013 and never looked back. Today he is a coach, author and global keynote speaker
Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy the conversation with Mr. Shane Ram
Shane's Career
- Grew up in Gasparillo (Trinidad)
- Got involved in HRIS
- Got his first Executive position at age 31
- Started his own consultancy and other businesses - http://shaneram.com/
- Advice -
- Always learn about the business your company is involved in
- Opportunities are often times wrapped in Crisis
- Try to create an impact with your life
One of Shane's many articles on LinkedIn - How to choose the Right Coach/Mentor.
Super Over
- Evaluate academics before pursuing
- Follow your heart and purpose
- Golf and Family
- Success - Daughter and Family
- Book - The Seat of the Soul
- Live your purpose and Serve
Favourite Song
- Now that we found Love
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor was place into a position of corporate leadership at a very young age and she embraced it and show no signs of slowing down. She built her career in the banking sector mainly in Jamaica and T&T. Today she is the Chief Customer Relationship Officer at the Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation.
Karrian's Career
- Grew up in Jamaica
- Studied Management in University
- Got her first management position at age 25
- Moved to Scotiabank in Jamaica then in Trinidad
- Moved to UTC
- Advice -
- Put all into any role you are given
- Be teachable; be coachable
- Make a meaningful connects because many things are done based on relationships.
Super Over
- Have more Faith
- Find a job that's a good fit for yourself
- Getting a job to assist the family financially
- Success - Mental Contentment
- Book - Boundaries; The Bible; The First 90 Days
- Alternative Career - Singer
Favourite Song
- Way Maker
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor got her start in the fashion industry over thirty years ago and have remained relevant throughout the decades. Today she operates a design company which bears her name and focuses on an exclusive niche market where she caters to a cosmopolitan of local, regional and international dignitaries, public figures, models and celebrities. In 2010 she was awarded the Chaconia Medal Silver for her contribution to the Fashion Industry.
Ladies and gentlemen…Ms. Claudia Pegus.
Claudia's Career
- Grew up with her aunt who was a seamstress
- Travelled to purchase clothes to sell
- Started a clothing store with her bother and sister-in-law
- Had to leave her job to be full-time in the store
- Started to design and produce locally
- Advice -
- Never turn back
- Walk with people who know the path you would like to travel
- Talent doesn't make money...it's how you package the talent
- Remove the "Rose-coloured lens"
- An obstacle is sometimes a benefit in disguise
Super Over
- Spent more time abroad
- Believe in Yourself
- National Award and taking care of her Mother
- Book - 7 Habits and Art of War
- Success - Joy and Happiness
- Alternative Career - Health and Wellness Consultant
Favourite Song
- That's Life - Frank Sinatra
Top 5 Takeaways from 99 Episodes
5. Your Negatives Are Not Unique
What I have realized is that some of the same challenging circumstances that we see as such a major disadvantage to achieving our success were in some instances exactly the same circumstances that some of our Mentors have been in and they overcame.
4. Work Work Work
You must be prepared to work and more so work with patience; because I have found that our Mentors understood that becoming takes time…takes years and they were prepared to go on the journey and dedicate decades to their craft before they began to see success.
3. Positive Mindset
Do we actually spend time training our minds to be positive? Spend time with yourself in silence; journal your thoughts; pray; consume positive content…all these were suggestion from our Mentors which alludes to the point.
2. Focus on Learning
A lot of people are sitting around to find their passion but you cannot find anything without looking…without seeking. And the way you find your passion is by learning; I’m not referring to academics only. In a lot of the mentors’ journey…they didn’t know what they were good at…they didn’t know what they wanted to do. They went on their journey with one thing in mind and got exposed to another area and changed direction. The one constant was they were always on the path of learning.
1. Relationships are KEY
In most of the Mentors’ journey they explained about connecting with someone who gave them critical advice or someone who gave them a chance or introduced them to another person. What I have found is that people are for the most part very helpful and generous with their knowledge but you cannot become a nag. And do not only try to extract from the relationship but be mutually helpful as well.
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor has worked extensively across the region with major companies in the Finance, Energy, Service, Public and Manufacturing Sectors. His work includes Visioning, Strategy Development and Planning, Merger Management, Executive Team Building and Leadership Development. Today, he is an accomplished Organisational Development Consultant and Principal of his company, Odyssey Consult Inc Limited.
Ladies and gentlemen…Mr. L. Anthony Watkins
L. Anthony's Early Life and Career
- Attended Arima Boy Government
- Parents were teachers so that was going to be his career also
- Went to Toronto to attend University
- Got introduced and pursued Psychology at University
- Returned to Trinidad and began teaching as a Guidance Counselor
- Started consultancy in 1989
- Advice -
- Life is about Duality
- Feel the fear...but do what you have to do anyway
- There is a space for everone to meet their purpose
- Full lions don't hunt
- Delegate your weaknesses
- Anything somene does for fun...someone is doing it for money
- Road Map -
- Do what you Love
- What is your footprint
- You need to be Bold
Super Over
- Be more discipline
- Do what you love and the money would come
- Success - Touching Lives
- Book - The Odyssey of Homer
- Starting and building Odyssey
- Alternative Career - Performing Arts
Favourite Song
- Old Man and the Donkey
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the final episode in the Bonus Episode series.
Our special guest and Caribbean Mentor has a wealth of experience in higher education administration, an in-depth knowledge of curriculum development and a passion for facilitating student success. She holds a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and a Master’s degree in Education from Teachers College Columbia University, New York; an M.A. in French from the University of South Carolina; and a B.Sc. in French and Spanish from Georgetown University, Washington D. C. Today she serves in the position of President of the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)
Ladies and gentlemen…Dr. Gillian Paul.
Dr. Paul's Early Life and Career
- Attended Tacarigua Presbyterian Primary School
- Loved Languages and Art
- Wanted to be a Translator
- Got a job as a copywriter at McCann Erickson
- Won a National Scholarship
- Returned to Trinidad and began teaching at NIHERST
- Advice -
- Focus on learning and not just money
- Leaders must be continously reflective
- There are many aspects of Success that are not linked to academics
- You may have to do some things that are not your passion in order to get to your passion
- Road Map -
- Find out what you're passionate about
- Invest in yourself
Super Over
- Get more involved in extracurricular activities
- Do the work
- Watching Movies
- Book - Reframing Organizations
- Working on COSTAAT (Chaguanas)
- Alternative Career - Advertising
Favourite Song
- Feels So Good
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Ms. Keshelle Davis. In 2012 she was appointed as first female Executive Director of the Bahamas Chamber Institute and also won the Bahamian Icon award in 2017. She the founder and CEO of the Training Authority.
Keshelle's Early Life and Career
- Born and grew up in Bahamas
- Attended Jordan Prince Williams Baptist
- Wanted to teach because of her Dad
- Started at a Bank as a teller
- Was inspired by Dr. Miles Munroe
- Started The Training Authority
- Advice -
- Focus on your gift
- Passion is the glue that keeps you going
- Learning to Sell is really important
- Stop preparing and fire - Done is better than Perfect
- Failure is Feedback
Super Over
- Follow your Passion
- Find Your Why
- Alternative Career - Technology
- Book - You2
- Wining the Bahamian Icon Award
- Vision | Passion | Drive
Favourite Song
- Like Ah Boss
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Ms. Allyson West. She is a senior member of the Law Association of T&T and has been an integral part of many multi-disciplinary teams engaged in structuring and advising on various financing transactions, corporate restructurings and tax planning projects. She was the Territory Tax Leader for PWC but now hold the position of Senator and Minister in the Ministry of Finance.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Ms. Cassandra Patrovani. She has become a known HR professional by serving at the executive level in various industries like Media, Energy and Finance. Today she is the Executive Director of Business Development at Global Financial Brokers Limited.
Cassandra's Early Life and Career
- Grew up in Port of Spain (Trinidad)
- Grew up with her grandmother
- Migrated to England and moved back and forth for a few years
- Got an internship at Maritime to do actuarial accounting
- Moved into IT as a System Analyst and then into HR
- Advice -
- Attitude and Work Ethic plays a big part to advancing in your career
- Networking is paramount; but it can also work against you
- Volunteer in Professional Associations
- Focus on Building Character
- Be care of the Brand you build in Social Media
Super Over
- Measure twice; Cut once
- Know when to stand, walk or run
- Daugther
- Book - Iron John
- Leader of a Country - My First 100 days - Crime
- Alternative Career - Oceanographer
Favourite Song
- God bless the child
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed.
This is the eighth episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building.
Questions addressed in this episode
- The effects on Health and Family Life of not living a Purpose Driven Life - 2:50
- What is Emotional Health? - 6:35
- Book - Emotional Wound First Aid Kit
- The link between Emotional Health and Emotional Intelligence - 14:20
- How would this help my career? - 18:35
- Book - Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ
- Measuring Emotional IQ and Improving - 21:14
List of previous episodes in this series
- How to go about choosing a Career
- How to Advance your Career
- I feel STUCK in my Career...What should I do
- Thinking about a Career Change? Things to Consider
- Your Top Career Questions...Answered
- Achieving Work-Life Balance
- How to Find Your Passion
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In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Keith Clifford. He has been practicing medicine since the early 80’s. He was awarded an academic scholarship to attend Medical College in 1971. After graduating in 1975, he completed his internship at Queens Hospital Center in New York, followed by a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the esteemed Columbia University’s in New York.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Richard Dick. He is a Change Architect and strategist, who helps organizations develop through skilled interventions, coaching and advice. He holds MBAs in Organization Transformation and Strategic HRM and has been featured on several TV and radio programs commenting on human and organizational development issues.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Winston Williams. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Sales and Sales management. He has been working in the financial sales industry since the 1980’s and have developed a proven track record for results. He holds an EMBA with distinction and also several globally recognized professional financial designations.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Peter Ganteaume. He is a former Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers until 1999. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad & Tobago. Today he is the Deputy Chairman of Guardian Holdings Limited and Chairman of a number of its subsidiaries including Guardian Life of the Caribbean limited.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the seventh episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Ms. Delia Joseph. She has a keen understanding of Strategic and Operational Planning, Performance Management and Industrial Relations. She is the holder of a Masters and Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources and has over 20 years’ experience in the field; serving at the Executive level in various organization.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Dale McLeod. He has become a living legend in the Life Insurance and Financial Advisory industry. Through his ambition, persistence and determination he has had repeated successes like, Top Producer for Guardian Life on 22 occasions; 20 times Top of the Table Qualifier and to top it off becoming a Life member of the Million Dollar Round Table Honour Roll.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Conrad Enill. He is an expert in energy affairs and international finance with broad experience in policy design and implementation.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Ms. Allison Modeste. Her entrepreneurial journey started as a vendor on High Street in San Fernando. Today she is the owner of the popular store Allison’s Variety and Bridal Boutique and proprietor of Royalty Plaza. She received the award for business excellence from the San Fernando City Corporation in 2009.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Richard Young. He has pioneered, directed or consulted on most of the top fashion-events throughout the Caribbean…like Trinidad and Tobago Fashion Week and the Caribbean’s Next Top Model TV show. After 30 years he is still passionate about his mission to be an ambassador of beauty for the Caribbean and its people.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the sixth episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Peter Ghany. He has a keen understanding of operating a niche business in the Energy Sector. Today he is a co-owner and Director of ESAU Oilfield Supplies Company Limited.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Wendell Mitchell. He has over 20 years’ experience in the ICT field and has held various IT positions at various levels within some of the major corporations in Trinidad. Today he serves as the Group CIO of Guardian Group.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Juliet Skinner. She always had a special interest in women’s health from an early age. She has used that interest to build an exceptional career by dedicating her time to expanding the medical care options to women on the island of Barbados and within the Caribbean. Today she is the co-founder and Medical Director of the Barbados Fertility Centre.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Alvin Hilaire. He holds a PhD in Economics and has made significant contributions to developing the economies of CARICOM countries. His previous positions include Chief Economist, Director of Research and Deputy Governor. Today he is the Governor and Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the fifth episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Nigel Romano. He is a Chartered Accountant who has amassed over 30 years’ experience in accounting and banking. He has held various senior positions in companies like KPMG, Citibank and the ANSA McAL Group just to name a few. Today he serves as the Managing Director and CEO of JMMB Bank.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mrs. Kira Thompson-Aird. She works extensively with the Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF) on formulating policies to be incorporated into Dominica’s National Strategy. She was also appointed by Cabinet to the work group responsible for developing a National Risk Strategy for Dominica. She serves as the President of the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Didacus Jules. He serves in the post of Director General, of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and has authored numerous articles on educational policy, educational reform and adult education in the Caribbean.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle. She graduated as the first black female engineer from the United States Coast Guard Academy. She has a BSc. In Civil Engineering; as MSc. In Architectural Engineering and a PhD in Civil Engineering.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Laura A-Browne. She is the holder of a Bachelors’ degree in Economics and Masters’ degrees in Economics, Marketing and Linguistics. She has held various senior positions in the public service and now serves as Director of Planning in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Sustainable Development.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the fourth episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Ruby Brown. She is on a mission to build the human resource capacity of the public sector in pursuit of effecting good governance for the development of Caribbean societies and nations.
She serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) and sits on the Steering Committee of the Caribbean Leadership Project.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mrs. Karen Hinds. Her career began by preparing promising interns to enter and build strong careers in financial services companies. Today she is known as the Emerging Leader Expert and is the Founder and CEO of Workplace Success Group.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Nigel Salina. He is an entrepreneur & International Consultant who built and managed his business from the ground up and continues to diversity his business interest. His career flourished in the insurance industry where he won several awards throughout the 2000’s. Today he consults and works with numerous companies around the world.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Kenneth Ferguson. He has had an extensive career in the energy sector dating back to the 1970s. However, his drive to continuously challenge himself has allowed him to achieve success in a variety of different fields. Today he is the founder and Chairman of the Kenson Group of Companies which employs over 350 persons. He is a husband, father, businessman and past Mayor of the city of San Fernando.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Career and Life Coach, Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the third episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Terrence Farrell. He is a mammoth figure when it comes to economics and finance in Trinidad and Tobago. He has devoted his knowledge, intellect and time to shaping policy initiatives which help rescue or transform the Trinidad and Tobago economy. He now works in the areas of economics, strategy consulting and business development and legal advice and mediation. He is an Economist, Lawyer, Certified Mediator, Published Author and serves as director on various Boards in the private, public and NGO sector.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Andrew Pilgrim. He is a former president of the Barbados Bar Association. He presently sits on the Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice and Magisterial Reform in the Caribbean. He has been part of National Steering Committees on Penal Reform and Drug Treatment Courts, and has sat on the Commission of Inquiry into the operations of the Child Care Board.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Julian Ferdinand. He is a former CEO of East Caribbean Group of Companies, a former Chairman of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Development Bank, a Past President of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry and Commerce. He is a Member of Parliament in the St. Vincent and the Grenadines House of Assembly.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Ms. Cheryl Bowles. Today she stands as a shining example of Caribbean success with her brand, Cher-Mère, being a registered trademark in parts of the Caribbean, US, UK and Canada and her products recognized throughout the world.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Professional Career and Life Coach Mr. Anthony Hadeed. This is the second episode in a nine-episode series where we would be discussing various topics surrounding Career Building
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Dr. Basil Springer. He is a trained mathematician, statistician, operations research scientist and biometrician. He was also a Management Consulting pioneer when he founded Systems Caribbean Limited in 1977; which was sold in 2000 as the largest indigenous business development consulting firm in the Caribbean at that time.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Carl Beviere. He started off his career as an aspiring young chef determined to make his mark. His career has seen him hold several managerial and executive positions in the tourism sector within the Caribbean. Today he holds the esteemed position of General Manager at Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica. He’s a community activist and football enthusiast.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mrs. Janice Sutherland. She is the CEO of Digicel Antigua and Barbuda and created history by being the first female CEO in the telecoms sector in the country. She also overseas Digicel Montserrat.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Ian Blanchard. He has built a career that has allowed him to hold Executive positions in the region like Executive VP Transformation at Cable & Wireless and internationally as GM Commercial Operations for TeleYemen. He is now MD of the Caribbean Institute of Leadership & Coaching (ActionCoach).
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Anthony Hadeed on how to go about selecting a Career Path.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Lisa Gale. she is the Executive Director of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI); the first female to hold that position in the institution’s 190-year-old history. She is a Chartered Director, a trained Mediator and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Jodi Consulting Services.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Lisa-Ann Joseph. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Reputation Management Caribbean (RMC), a public relations and crisis communications agency she started in 2007. In 2012, she was recognized in the International Who’s Who Historical Society of Professionals. Additionally, she is the co-owner of the retail home accessories store in Port of Spain, 365 Home and the commercial entity - Cherry Blue Ltd.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Marla Dukharan. She is the Group Economist for the Royal Bank of Canada’s Caribbean operations, an executive member of the Trinidad and Tobago Economics Association and sits on the Board of the Commonwealth Businesswomen Network.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Anthony Hadeed. He realized that helping people find their life’s purpose was his purpose, through his own life’s journey which allowed him to acquire a Masters degree in Physics and work 23 years in the IT field; 15 of which were spent running his own consultancy. Today his is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in Life and Career Coaching.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I give some updates about changes to the website (www.caribbeanmentors.com) and about the plan for the next 50 episodes.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Anselm Mathurin. He spent the earlier part of his career as an employee building his brand as a Telecoms professional. He built a 17-year career which spanned 14 Caribbean islands. Today he is a real estate developer and technopreneur. He is on a mission to use technology to help meet customer needs and drive innovation.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Dennis Ramdeen. His career has seen him hold senior marketing positions in companies like National Brewing Company (Stag and Heineken), Coca Cola, Carib Brewery, First Citizens, Pizza Hut, KFC and McCann Erickson. Today he is the Managing Director of Pepper Advertising a company he launched in 2005.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Lisa Ghany. She has spent the past 25 years developing and refining her areas of specialization. Today she is an expert when it comes to Corporate Event Management, Cross Cultural Communication, Protocol and Business Etiquette.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Indera Sagewan-Alli. She is the Executive Director of the Caribbean Centre for Competitiveness at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. She has become a well-known development economist through-out the region. Her fields of expertise are in areas like; Global value chain and Innovation, Public Policy Analysis and Privatization and Private Sector Development…just to name a few.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Gillian Wall. She is the founder, Chairman and Group CEO of IBB Global, a company she incorporated in 1998; the co-founder and chairperson of the NGO, Powerful Ladies of Trinidad and Tobago (P.L.O.T.T) and also an Ambassador for peace with the Universal Peace Federation.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Johann Mohammed. In the earlier part of his life he had to face many struggles and life threatening situations due to his addiction to drugs. However, even though he was down and most persons counted him out…he was not defeated and was determined to take back his life from drugs. Today he runs his own business called African Ark Jewelry and Clothing Design.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Neysha Soodeen. She is the Founder and Executive Chair of the Caribbean's top magazine publishing house Toute Bagai Publishing, producing a number of internationally awarded periodicals such as MACO Caribbean Living, MACO Destinations, MACO Sourcebook and MACO Caribbean Homes.
For this Bonus episode I have a chat with Mr. Ian Narine about investing and it's importance to creating wealth. He also goes through the different investment instruments. Listen as he gives great tips.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Dr. Keith Nurse. He is an academic entrepreneur and trade and innovation policy analyst. Throughout his career he has used his skills and training in international relations, economic development and creative entrepreneurship to promote the interests of various organizations.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Ms. Catherine Kumar. She is the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary to the Board at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Ms. Lisa Wickham. She is the founder of Imagine Media International Limited, a multi-media production, event management & PR entity, based in Trinidad and Tobago. She is also the founder-publisher of E-Zone the Mag! and the Caribbean Film and Media Academy.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Ms. Renee Cummings. She is the Executive Director of the Caribbean Anti-Violence Institute (CAVI) and the Renaissance Juvenile Justice Assessment Centre (RJJAC). She has emerged as a powerful voice as she advocates for a best practice criminal justice policy, in particular for child protection, justice for children, gender-responsive interventions for girls, and a trauma-informed criminal justice system.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Mr. Osborne Nurse. He was a lecturer at UWI St. Augustine in the early 70’s; General Manager of the Deposit Insurance Corporation in the late 80’s; General Manager of First Citizens Bank in the early 90’s and Chairman and CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Securities Exchange Commission in the early 2000’s.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Lisa-Maria Alexander. She has a passion for Marketing Strategy and Customer Experience and has built an impressive career in the field for the past 20 years. Her areas of responsibility include Marketing, Public Relations & Communication as well as oversight for Product Development and Electronic Banking Service within the Trinidad and Tobago operations, also leading the regional Group in Client Experience Management.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Anya Ayoung Chee. She is an award winning fashion designer and entrepreneur who is on a mission to build her brand by carving out her niche in various industries. She has been featured on the Forbes top 10 list for Entrepreneurs behind Trinidad Carnival.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Ms. Hetty Sarjeant. She has dedicated the past 30 years of her life to becoming an experienced and award winning leader in the area of Population and Reproductive Health. She has held senior positions and worked with some of the top organizations in the field like, The United Nations Population Fund; Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago and the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Mr. Donald Baldeosingh. He is trained in the area of Electronics & Instrumentation. He is the President of the ENMAN Group; a company he founded in 1993 which operates on the mantra of doing good while doing well. He believes that through vision, critical thinking, innovation and leadership the sustainable use of resources, economic empowerment and development can be achieved.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Ms. Margaret Rose. She is a lawyer and an award winning social entrepreneur who has created several initiatives geared toward empowering citizens to become more effective in their engagement in public governance and as guardians of the public interest
For this Bonus episode I have a chat with Mr. Jason Julien about managing your finances when the economy of your country is going through a Recession. Listen as he gives great tips.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I speak with Mr. Eugene Tiah. He has held various leadership position in numerous organization in the Caribbean and internationally. Join us as he goes through how it unfolds.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I chat with Dr. Marlene Attzs. She is a Social Economist who believes people are the most important aspect of an economy. Listen as she recaps her journey and the principles she applies to life.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I chat with Mr. Farid Scoon who explains the principles surrounding building a successful legal practice.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have an inspiring conversation with Dr. Chelston Brathwaite who built an exceptional career in the area of Agricultural Science which spanned 50 years. Listen as he expounds on the three elements that leads to a fulfilled life.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a inspiring conversation with Sharon Christopher who started her career as a lawyer and moved into the corporate world of Finance. Listen as she recaps her journey.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a great conversation with Allison Demas who has been built her career in the Caribbean creative industry. Listen as she recaps her journey from CEO to Entrepreneur.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I had an exceptional chat with Dale Enoch who has been a broadcasting journalist for the past 25 years. Listen as he recaps his journey and the lessons learnt along the way.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I had an exceptional chat with Wendell Mottley as he recapped in life and career in athletics, business and politics.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast seeing that it’s the last for the year 2015. I took some time to have a quick touch point with the listeners.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast Sunity Maharaj and I have an excellent chat about the role and function of the media and press freedom. Sunity spent her life in the industry and held various important positions.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a superb chat with Dr. Fitzroy Tyrrell as he expounds on his journey from failing CXC to becoming a lecturer.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Gerard Pinard. Gerard has over 38 years’ experience in offering HR services and has also grown to be an expert in areas like Conflict Resolution and Industrial Relations. Listen as he recounts his journey and lessons.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Richard Mark. Richard founded his company in 1986 and set out to build it on the foundation of what he calls Kingdom Principles. Listen has he expounds on his journey.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a great chat with Mr. Hannibal Najjar. Hannibal is passionate about using sport, mainly soccer, to develop young people and give them a foundation to face today’s challenges.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have an great chat with Mr. Mariano Browne. Listen as Mariano explains how he built his career to become CEO of a bank and even a Minister of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have an amazing chat with Mr. Kenneth Gordon. Born in 1930 he describes what motivated and propelled him to becoming such an influential figure throughout the Caribbean.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have a wonderful chat with Mr. Mtima Solwazi. In our discourse he speaks about how he got out of the drug trade towards leading a purpose filled life helping others.
In this episode of the Caribbean Mentors podcast I have an amazing chat with Mr. Jason Julien. In our discourse he shows the strategies he used to build his career and brand.