Sunbeam Chats

Send us Fan Mail 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 was to initially do online or...

Send us Fan Mail Nikita Legall is an Entrepreneur and Brand Manager of Afro Love T T, 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 after the products Afro L...

Send us Fan Mail 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-Founder of the Gym Skrt ,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the Caribbean’s brightest Fas...

Send us Fan Mail 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 member of the CBTT Pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Trinbagonian Folk narratives and traditio...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Kathy, talk abo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 conversation, Maxie talks...

Send us Fan Mail 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, the mission and how it is...

Send us Fan Mail 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 community. In this episode,...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Lisa is on a mission to e...

Send us Fan Mail 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 it accessible, secure...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Officer at Heft IQ in Kansas City....

Send us Fan Mail 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 various Caribbean Governm...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Leaders should not be "...

Send us Fan Mail Jamila Bannister is a Brand and Marketing Strategis t 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 her book, “The Brandprint” and ho...

Send us Fan Mail 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 each other. ...

Send us Fan Mail 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 spirit of Nydia’s homeland...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Adelle, holds a Master’s in St...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the life in her homeland, in th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 celebrities, especially the Caribbean...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Celebrities the likes of NFL Balti...

Send us Fan Mail 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 humor, wit and creative Conten...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Educational Technologist & Minis...

Send us Fan Mail 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 or conflict free precious...