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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