Just my thoughts on the state of our culture Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saleem-williams/support
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Sunbeam Chats Podcast is a carefully curated cast of amazing men and women, telling their stories about their brands. Podcasters will enjoy compelling conversations on topics ranging from business, entrepreneurship, health, wellness, faith, the arts and more. In Sunbeam Chats we celebrate the Caribbean lifestyle and people. So, join us and be inspired! "Wherever Life Plants You Bloom with Grace"
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Yoni Wellness, Fibroids, PCOS W/ Renee Des Vignes aka Afro Gypsy
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Renee De Vinges aka Afro Gypsy is a Yoni Wellness Practitioner, her mission is to educate and empower women to take control of their Reproductive Health. Renee is elevating our perception, helping and teaching women how to reclaim their health and wellness along their journey, to ensure that they live their best life. In this very important episode…
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Literary Festivals | Dance | Arts Communications W/ Alette Liz Williams
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Alette Liz Williams is a Communications Consultant and the Founder & CEO of Outright Concepts Ltd. She is also the Marketing and Media Manager for the Award Winning Bocas Lit Fest NGC Bocas Lit Festival and was recently appointed as the President of the National Dance Association of T&T. In this conversation we talk about her passion for the arts, …
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Investing In Life W/ Tennille Whiskey
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Tennille Whiskey is a certified Financial Advisor registered with the Trinidad and Tobago SEC. With over sixteen years of experience, her clients benefit from her deep expertise, personalized service, and a holistic approach to financial planning. Tennille is currently a Senior Financial Advisor at the Unit Trust Corporation (UTC) Advisory Departme…
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Locsurious Microlocks W/ Faith Cyrus
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Faith Cyrus, is a Loctician & Microlocks Specialist and the Founder & CEO of Locsurious Hair Salon which specialises in Microlocks. Her mission is to help women cultivate beautiful healthy Locs. She is also a certified Veterinarian. In this episode, Faith talks about her journey from studying veterinarian medicine to becoming an entrepreneur. Her s…
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I Think I Love My Job W/ Dr. Kalifa Oliver, PH.D
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking with the amazing, dynamic and gifted Dr. Kalifa Oliver. She is an experienced Confidence Coach, Author, Executive Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and expert on building brilliant experiences, using people-centered design and analytics. She holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Clemson Univ…
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Bahareads Bookstagram W/ Sasha Wells
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Sasha Wells is a History PhD Student at Florida International University (FIU) and a Graduate Research Assistant for iWitness: IPC Institute of Visual Journalism at FIU. She is also the Vice President of the Department of History Graduate Student Association or DOHGSA. She also has a Master’s in Latin American History from the University of Florida…
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Caribshopper - The # 1 Caribbean Marketplace W/ Kadion Preston
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Kadion Preston is a Tech Entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Caribshopper, an online marketplace for Caribbean-made goods. A native of Jamaica, who now resided in the US, Kadion's mission is to connect and help businesses and manufacturers in the Caribbean to scale, by entering new and diverse markets. The platform proudly features over 7000 SKUs…
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The Mindset Shift W/Jessie Mc Barrow
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Jessie Mc Barrow is an Author, Mindset Coach, Activational Speaker and Entrepreneur, with over 15 years of dedicated service In Personal Development. After working at The University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT) for almost 10 years, he became a full-time Missionary, traveling around the world, and serving communities. Today he continues to serve clien…
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Boomerang Eats VI W/ Khalid Saleem & Zayd Saleem
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Khalid Saleem & Zayd Saleem are the Co-Founders of Boomerang Eats VI This is a food delivery service operating out of Saint Croix, USVI. Their food ordering and delivery service allows customers to order from the comfort of their home, work or happy place. In this in-depth conversation, we talk about the origins of the business, the idea of which w…
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Nikita Legall is an Entrepreneur and Brand Manager of Afro Love TT, her company Tanex Marketing & Distribution is the Caribbean distributor for Afro Love TT and Curly Love TT, among other products. In this conversation she shares about her life, entrepreneurial journey, professional and personal interests. Nikita talks about her tenacity for going …
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Fitness Lifestyle W/ Dekel "Bowflex Barbie" Quant
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Dekel “Bowflex Barbie” Quant is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Bowflex Barbie & Flex Squad. Dekel's personal fitness journey started back in 2008, after enduring a personal loss. She credits fitness to getting her through the hardest time in her life and believes that her pain led to her passion, which led to her purpose. Dekel is also the Co-F…
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Loud by Afiya Fashion Label W/ Afiya Bishop
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Afiya Bishop is a Fashion Designer & Founder of Loud by Afyia. This Fashion Label with its iconic bold, bright colours and exotic prints is an expression of self-love, self-expression and empowerment. With several collections, under her belt, designer to the stars, productions and presentations at regional and international shows, Afiya is one of t…
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The Crypto World W/ Al Kieron Wright
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Al Kieron Wright (CII, CEE) is a Blockchain Consultant and Cryptocurrency Professional, who has a wide-ranging knowledge of Bitcoin and other Open Blockchains. Al, also known as Alluminati is the Co-Founder & CEO of Crypto Caribbean Education & Consultancy Ltd. Al, also serves on the board of the FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago and is a …
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Arts | Culture | Theatre Arts | Folklore W/ Rayshawn Pierre-Kerr
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Rayshawn Pierre-Kerr is an award-winning Storyteller, Theatre Director, Performer and Cultural Researcher. She is the Artistic Director of the Tobago Performing Arts Company (TPAC) and the Former Artistic Programme Manager for the UWI St. Augustine, DCFA Arts-in- Action. Her creative work is anchored in using the Caribbean, specifically Trinbagonia…
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K2K Alliance & Partners - Where Fashion Meets Mas W/ Karen & Kathy Norman
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Karen and Kathy Norman are the Co-Founders and Co-Creative Directors of K2K Alliance & Partners. It is a Contemporary Mas & Fashion Brand, the ethos of which is "Where Fashion Meets Mas" With A Purpose. This award-winning iconic Brand’s signature style is about – The Look, The Fashion and The Mas. In this in-depth sublime conversation Karen and Kat…
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Bliss Collective is a collection of Bath & Body products, Founded by Maxie Navarro. It features skincare products made from natural ingredients, that are simple and sustainably sourced. Produced in the island of Tobago, it represents the Caribbean lifestyle and beautiful blues and greens of island life in Tobago, which is the home of Maxie. In this…
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Beyond Roots Cuba W/ Adriana Heredia Sanchez
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Adriana Heredia Sanchez, is the Co-Founder & CEO of Beyond Roots, a private Cuban brand that showcases Afro Cuban Culture and Identity on the island. They create authentic cultural experiences between travelers and the Afro-Caribbean heritage on the island of Cuba. In this in depth conversation Adriana, shares the story of Beyond Roots; the origins…
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Haitian-Businesses.com & Haitea W/ Sandra Florvella
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Sandra Florvella a native of Haiti, is the Founder & CEO of Haitian- Businesses.com, Business Forum Haiti and Co-Founder of Haitea. These companies are dedicated to the growth of the Haitian Community in the Caribbean and abroad. Haitian-Business.com is the Premier Platform for Haitian Businesses. It is a bridge to Connect, Promote and Support the …
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Menopause Mindfulness W/ Lisa Feveck RD
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Lisa Feveck is a former Engineer, Dietitian and Holistic Coach. She is the Founder & CEO of Natural Beauty Ltd, which specializes in holistic solutions that support women through all stages of menopause. Especially for those who choose not to or cannot use traditional medications. As a practitioner currently navigating her own menopausal journey, L…
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Medial Health EHRS W/ Stephen Felix
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Stephen Felix is the Founder & CEO of Medial Health, a Former Vice President at Goldman Sachs and a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (US). A native of Saint Lucia he has created Medial Health which is revolutionizing healthcare across the region. Stephen's mission with Medial Health, is to make healthcare more efficient, by making …
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The Fintech Route W/ Kandyss Trancoso
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In the latest episode of the Sunbeam Chats Podcast, I am talking with Kandyss Trancoso the Founder of The FinRoute and Caricomply. She is also a Director on the board of iGovTT and Chairman of the ICT Steering Committee; where she shares her expertise in Tech Policy and IT Governance. She also holds the position of Chief Business Intelligence Offic…
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TruMeiD - Digital Identity W/ Jeston Lett
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In this epsiode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking with Jeston Lett, a Digital Entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of TruMeiD, he was also the Founder of the Creative Agency and Ignition Innovation, a technology company. Jeston has collaborated with renowned organizations such as HBO, Coca Cola, UNDP, GE, Atlantic LNG, Royal Unibrew, the City of Miami, and …
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The Power of Leadership W/Aka Ali-Kerr
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking about the power of Leadership, with the dynamic and passionate Leader, Aka Ali-Kerr. She is presently the HR Director at the Confidante Hotel, Hyatt Hotels and is also an Author, John C. Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach. Leadership is about Influence, a Leader must love people and also some…
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The Beautiful Market W/Jamila Bannister
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Jamila Bannister is a Brand and Marketing Strategist for Beauty and Personal Care brands, having worked in Communications, Public Relations, and Branding for 8 years during her Corporate career. In 2016 she made the transition to entrepreneurship focusing on working with entrepreneurs to grow their personal brands. During this time, she published h…
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This week around the world we are celebrating International Women's Day, which is recognized on March 8th. This year's theme is "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress" In honour of this special day, this episode is dedicated to all women, because this topic is something we all have to deal with throughout our lives, and we should indeed invest in ea…
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In this episode, I am chatting with Nydia Norville, the Founder & CEO of Choiselle Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care brand. Choiselle skincare is carefully created with vitamins and nutrient rich botanicals, natural oils and plant butters with intensive reparative, protective and restorative capabilities. Choiselle was created in homage to the sp…
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Dellez Tall Fashion W/Adelle Prime
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to Adelle Prime the Founder of Dellez Tall Fashion, a Contemporary clothing brand designed exclusively for women 5 ft 9 inches and taller. Dellez’s mission, is to bridge the gap between tall women and stylish clothing and to encourage women to feel good about what they wear, when they use their brand. …
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Tobaglo Cosmetics W/ Dernelle Smith
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Dernelle Smith, is the Founder |CEO | Makeup Artist of Jazz Artistry, she has a BA in Theatre Arts and Communications Studies from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine; which helped shape the entrepreneurial path she is on today. She is the Founder of Tobaglo Cosmetics a cruelty free Beauty, Cosmetics and Personal Care line, inspired by…
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Celebrity Branding & Publicity W/ Nigel Telesford
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to Nigel Telesford the Managing Director of Overtime Media, who is also a Writer and Producer. Over the years he has worked with and become the Media Maverick and Publicist to some of the most celebrated Soca Stars like Bunji, Machel Montano and other Entertainers in the Caribbean. Why should celebriti…
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Star Catering W/ Arthur Patrick aka Chef P
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to Arthur Patrick aka Chef P , a High-End Celebrity Chef, who is also a Personal and Travelling Chef. In 2014, he attended the prestigious Johnson and Wales University in Miami, USA to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. Over the years, he has worked with many Celeb…
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Keevan Lewis aka Keevo is an Artist, Thinker, Content Creator and Entrepreneur. He has a social media footprint of over 200K followers across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Keevo, is one of the pioneers in the space for Content Creation in Trinidad & Tobago and indeed the Caribbean region. With his unique brand of intelligent hu…
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Disruptive Technology W/Keith Laban
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What is Disruptive Technology, it is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate. It is a technology that removes the systems or habits it replaces, because it has attributes that are recognizably superior. In this episode I am chatting with Keith Laban a Disruptive Innovation Specialist, Educat…
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Udall Caribbean Timeless Fine Jewelry W/Founder Ephra Graham
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In this episode I am chatting with Ephra Graham the Founder & Chief Designer of Udall Caribbean, LLC a Maryland-based woman owned business with origins in St. Croix USVI, in the Caribbean. They offer beautifully designed, timeless Caribbean Heritage Fine Jewelry and Accessories. These pieces are expertly crafted by skilled artisans, using recycled …
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Candles for the Culture W/ Founder & CEO Jalesa Kinch
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In this episode I am chatting with Jalesa Kinch, the Founder & CEO of Candles for the Culture 246, based in beautiful Barbados. As the Creative Director she creates Eco-conscious Home Décor products ranging from Candles, Body Oils and Linen & Room Mists, all naturally handmade with love. Running a Start-up is no easy task, but for the love and pass…
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It's November 19th and in celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day, I am delighted to share this episode with a fabulous female entrepreneur, Gina Hardy. Gina is a Chocolatier and Founder of Gina’s Chocolates, which is produced in Trinidad & Tobago. She creates dedicant truffles and bean to bar chocolates, which come in a wide range of colours, …
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Transportation Planning W/Katherine Agong
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In the latest episode of Sunbeam Chats, I had very informative conversation with Katherine Agong, a Transportation Planner | Transportation Engineer | and Transport Specialist. Her work and passion involves doing consulting and research to help people in public and private sector organizations, solve their traffic, transportation and parking proble…
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The Virtual Stock Market Game W/ Charielle Plowden
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking with the enterprising and remarkable businesswoman Charielle Plowden, she is an Educator, Investment Advisor, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur. Charielle, has operated in the field of Finance for several years and her expertise is in fintech, investing, bond market, stock markets, and digital assets. Sh…
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Whistle Incubator W/ Arnaud Archimede
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In the latest episode of Sunbeam Chats, I speak to Arnaud Archimede a Designer, Program Manager and Entrepreneur. He has lived in Europe for ten years and worked with many large corporations and businesses which has influenced his professional career and world view. His move back to the Caribbean, to his home of Guadeloupe, has laid the foundation …
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Kibwe Loreilhe is a Trinidadian Professional Master Fine Artist and Art Instructor, who horned and harnessed his distinct style of Art, as he describes as “Modern Realism” with Caribbean influence, in the lush and beautiful island of Tobago. Kibwe, defines his style as a reawakening of Contemporary Art, an appreciated approach in a new era, with a …
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It's June 5th, World Environment Day across the world and for us at Sunbeam Chats we are celebrating 50 Episodes of the Podcast. In honor of World Environment Day we are talking about the environment, with an advocate whose life is dedicated to saving the earth. Dasia Edwards is an Agripreneur and Environment Advocate, she is the Founder/Co Directo…
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Gennike Mayers is a Language Acrobat who masters three key languages of the Caribbean region; English, Spanish and French with a sprinkling of Haitian Kreyol. After attaining a B.A in French, from the University of West Indies, she was among the first graduates to go to Martinique under the English Assistant programme of the French Government in 19…
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Esther Leslie (Elly) is the Founder & CEO of Elly Living, a female black owned lifestyle company, operating from Trinidad & Tobago. The origins of the company started with the lighting of one candle and today she has expanded to produce her own line of candles, diffusers, wax melts and other products. In this episode, we chat about Elly's journey a…
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In the latest episode of Sunbeam Chats I had a delightful and inspiring conversation with Fashion Entrepreneur Jin Forde-Codrington. She is a Fashion Designer and the Founder & CEO of J. Angelique, a fashion brand which is an expression of true Caribbean beauty. Jin Forde a native of Barbados, living in Trinidad has created her signature clothing l…
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In this episode I am chatting with Jamaican powerhouse Marisa Benain, she is an Attorney-at-Law, Educator, Creative, Founder and Artistic Director of Plie for the Arts which is a culturally inspired organization, with a focus on the development of dance and dancers in the Caribbean. She was recently promoted to the position of Director National Cul…
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking to the super talented triple threat Artist & Creative, Taromi Lourdes Joseph. This was so much fun, Taromi is an absolute delight, as she gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of life in her creative world. She gives us the real story of life on the stage, which calls for passion, dedication, resilie…
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In honor of International Women's Month, in this episode we are talking about women, with Naila Marius the Founder & CEO of H.E.R Retreats and Events St Lucia. Naila, is a certified life coach and has over five years’ experience as a certified event planner, she started H.E.R Retreats in June 2017. With a passion for empowering women, she is a stro…
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Alvin D. Franklin is the Founder & CEO of Alvin’s Hot Sauce, an award-winning Hot Sauce brand, created and produced in the Caribbean. His company, works with local island farmers and growers, to personally select the freshest ingredients for each batch, which includes scotch bonnet peppers, fresh papaya, herbs and spices. Once you partake of it, yo…
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Daya Ottley, is a Voice & Presentation Coach with over 20 years’ experience working in media. This skilled orator has a passion for sharing his knowledge and training in voice communication and runs a thriving consultancy business. He helps individuals, groups, communities and professionals, gain greater confidence in themselves by owning their voi…
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In this episode of Sunbeam Chats, I am talking with Dellison Charles. He is a Holistic Life Coach, with a diverse body of work experience, and for the past fifteen (15) years his focus has been building global teams, developing talent and coaching numerous individuals in several countries including Peru, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Argentina…
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Maria Diaz is the Founder, CEO & Principal Sculptor of Maridi Studios, where she has been creating works of Art for over 5 years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Visual Arts from the University of the West Indies, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management from the University of West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago. In this e…
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