Do It Fuh Grantley

Our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, and Fortress’ Associate Portfolio Manager, Rashada Lopez, join us for the season 7 finale of Do It Fuh Grantley to discuss the state of financial markets and why we're confident to hold steady amidst the noise.  The key lesson? Very good returns often come after times of market distress. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Ma...

Inspired by her little sister, 15 year old Barbadian student Rayna Howell turned a $20 investment into a visionary hair care brand. The finalist in the 2025 Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation's $20 Challenge shares her captivating story and reminds us all that it's never too early to develop financial literacy.  Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Pr...

We explore the inspiring and enchanting entrepreneurial journey of Barbadian business owner Tamara Gibson .  As the owner of the luxury scent brand, Native Caribbean , Gibson continues to thoughtfully evolve both personally and professionally. From what we've heard, the smell of success couldn't be sweeter. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productio...

Ask any entrepreneur and they'll tell you that growing your business is challenging but ultimately rewarding. One of the major keys to a business' success is diversification; a strategy that allows owners to reduce risk, increase revenue and enhance resilience.  Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, and Chair of the World Trade Organiz...

The taxman cometh, but what exactly is he after? Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, David Simpson, assures us all that there's nothing to fear. From fostering economic growth to reducing poverty, we discuss how Barbadians taxpayers are actively shaping a healthier society. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions . Want to get in tou...

Planning for the future should include what comes next for your loved ones even after you’re gone. Thankfully, where there’s a will , there’s a way. Barbadian attorney, Annette Linton, joins us for our Season 7 premiere - an informative and instructional conversation on the importance of Will & Estate Planning .  Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productio...

Rub-a-dub-dub, Seven guests on a pod, And who do you think they be? The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker?, Guess you’ll have to tune in and see! The new season of Do It Fuh Grantley begins May 8th on a podcast player near you! Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions . Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook   Emai...

Our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, and Fortress’ Investment Analyst, Rashada Lopez, join us for the season finale of Do It Fuh Grantley to officially introduce our newest US dollar funds. This episode is especially for Barbadians whose hard-earned US dollars could be doing so much more than sitting in their bank account.  Discover more about how people based in Barbados and ear...

In this week’s episode “Recession Session” we’re joined by Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, David Simpson, for a lively and instructive discussion on how to identify and prepare for a recession.  Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions . Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook   Email us at info@fortress...

If you’ve noticed that you’re spending more money on things like gas, groceries and even entertainment, then this episode is especially for you! Here’s what we cover on this week’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast: What Is Inflation?  ‎What are the causes of Inflation? Who benefits most from Inflation? How do Barbados and other Caribbean countries control Inflation? We’re joined by Dr....

Get insight into where your money is going, and why, on this week’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast. As the one in charge of making Fortress’ investment decisions, it should come as no surprise that Peter Arender, Fortress’ Chief Investment Officer, possesses over 25 years of experience in the financial markets.  On “Mind Your Markets”, this Thursday’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantle...

Funding your retirement isn’t something that can wait.  In this week’s episode, we’re talking about pension plans, the NIS and how mutual funds can play an effective role in reaching your retirement goals. Kim and Omar are once again joined by actuary and financial empowerment champion, Nikita Gibson and Fortress’ Pension Director, René Delmas.  Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Man...

We’re back for Season 6 and…we’re talking about retirement! In our season debut, Kim and Omar get real about what it takes to retire, what retirement could look like and…honestly, how much longer we have to wait. We’re joined by Nikita Gibson of mytwocents.bb fame and Fortress’ Pension Director, Rene Delmas. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions . Want...

What “generational wealth” means to our guests and how did it change the way they examined the financial future of their children. For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast . Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions . Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook   Emai...

This week’s episode is the Q&A session you’ve all been waiting for. Kim and Omar team up to tackle demystifying much of the technical jargon that can often hinder first-time investors. For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast . Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions . Want to get in touch...

In this week’s episode we chat with Peter Arender and Rashada Lopez of Team Fortress.  As the presenters of “Just A Minute With Fortress” our (mostly) weekly investment updates, they’ve always risen to the challenge of delivering thought-provoking yet easily digestible insight into the world of investing. Listen now to “State of The Market” to learn how they choose the best topics to tackle, why F...

Determination. Self-confidence. Vision. These ladies have all three in spades. In this fascinating chat with Cherita O’dell (Real Estate Broker of Million Dollar Homes and Barbados Real Estate 246) and Gael Alluard (Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Dwellings Lifestyle Group) we discuss how these incredible businesswomen are consciously managing their financial evolution over their 16 years...

Hindsight is always 20/20. In this episode we fondly reflect on our own 20s and the financial blunders that taught us some pretty valuable lessons. We’re joined by two members of the Fortress team, Compliance Officer Shakira Payne and Pension Administration Assistant Jennifer Holder. From budgeting to investing, from calculating interest on debt to planning for an early retirement, we all get pret...

Is your community holding you up or holding you back? Surrounding yourself with people who are passionate, progressive and transparent is a no-brainer because they motivate and inspire you to be at your very best. In this episode, you’ll discover how you can build a better support team on your way to achieving financial independence. We’re joined this week by entrepreneurs Dario Greenidge of Shine...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis for the Barbadian tourism industry and financial economy. Could the newly announced Barbados Welcome Stamp initiative provide the necessary lifeline that traditional tourism once did? We’re joined this week by founder of the initiative, social entrepreneur Peter Lawrence Thompson , and trade and business development specialist, Michelle Hust...

We’ve never been more excited to be caught trying to keep up with The Joneses. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dwayne and Kelly Jones of Debt Free Caribbean . Listen in as this captivating young couple share how they cleared over $67,000 in consumer debt in less than three years. * Episode Time Stamps: [00:00:00] Introduction from Kim Howard [00:02:51] Interview with Dwayne and Kelly Jones...

After a less than stellar start to the year, financial markets are recovering and well. Fortress’ Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender , joins us this week to explain how this is even possible after a recession that was projected to be the worst since the Second World War. * Episode Time Stamps: [00:00:00] Introduction from Kim Howard [00:03:23] Interview with Peter Arender [00:03:50] Respondin...

Business leaders, George Griffith (Surfside Wellness Centre) and Lily Dash (WiFetch) met the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown head on, and, with considerable success. Their decision to pivot, not panic, has enabled these entrepreneurs to survive and thrive during uncertain times. Find out how they managed to both launch a brand new business, as well as maintain and increase their existing clien...

This week international broadcaster, Alex Jordan and Fortress’ Client Relations Associate, Krystal Dowell, join Kim and Omar to reflect on some of the important financial and life lessons they were compelled to learn during lockdown. For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast . Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by  Fortress Fund...

We begin the fourth season of Do It Fuh Grantley with a frank discussion on the potentially catastrophic effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Barbados’ economy. Barbadian economist, Shane Lowe , joins us to share his professional views on the country’s national insurance scheme and the need for diversification of the tourism industry. We hope you enjoy the show! For show notes, past episodes, a...