Storm Saulter is a filmmaker and visual artist from Negril, Jamaica, on a mission to create universal stories wrapped in the complex social and cultural dynamics of the Caribbean. Storm served as writer, director and cinematographer on his award-winning feature film “Better Mus’ Come,” hailed by critics as signalling a fresh new movement of independent filmmaking throughout the Caribbean. His latest movie "Sprinter" is set to release on April 24th. SPRINTER tells the story of Akeem Sharp (Dale E...
Apr 24, 2019•43 min
Georgina Terry, FCCA PMP – The Passions to Profitability Expert – is a business and career coach with a difference – a qualified accountant, mentor, change management consultant, local /international inspirational speaker, International Labour Organizational (ILO) certified trainer, Project Management Professional and author of the bestselling book ‘The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom’. Before moving to Trinidad in 2001, she worked for The Economist and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Georgina i...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Keron Bascombe is an Agricultural Journalist and Enthusiast who founded the company Tech4Agri to act as a platform awakening the public to the multitude of technological applications that exist in agriculture, as well as highlighting the work of young "Agripreneurs". Tech4agri has won numerous awards over the years and has provided Keron the opportunity to travel to over 30 countries across all continents to continue his work; focusing on technology, innovation, and climate change.In this episod...
Apr 03, 2019•53 min
Kerra Denel migrated to Toronto from Trinidad and Tobago at the age of 12. Today, she continues to fly the Caribbean flag high through her event "Caribbean Women's Power Lunch" (not related). Kerra has integrated her business management expertise with her passion for Caribbean culture to drive marketing, media and promotional campaign strategies reaching millions of people. She has developed a strong reputation for professional quality event production, artiste management, public relations, mark...
Mar 28, 2019•38 min
Trena De Landro's mission in life is to live better through technology. She is a digital media strategist, innovator, and the founder of Lazy Mas. Lazy Mas is a digital platform which brings Carnival service providers and masqueraders together making vacation bookings easier, by providing safe and secure transactions with vetted Carnival vendors. Lazy Mas is an IATA Accredited Travel Agency that helps customers create and customize the Carnival experience they desire. Trena is also the CEO of Ne...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Kheston Walkins is a Neuro-Innovator and co-founder of the company Allegori that teaches students how to focus and improve academic outcomes through its Focus Clinic. Kheston has a background in neurophysiology, cancer informatics, and experimental neuroscience. He studied Medical Neuroscience out of the University of Sussex in Brighton England and is a Ph.D. candidate in Molecular Genetics at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago. He also has over 7 years' experience in marketi...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Charles Bobb-Semple is the man behind FUSION ADVENTURE RACE. FUSION ADVENTURE RACE is an annual physical and intellectually challenging sporting event that demands courage, commitment, fortitude, stamina, and teamwork. The event, which recognizes three categories, namely Male, Female and Mixed, takes competitors through mountain trails and other terrains, offering the opportunity for persons to discover the veiled treasures of the island from a unique perspective. Fusion has earned its place as ...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Kaylan Bartholomew helps busy people make healthier choices for themselves and their families creating a balanced and joyful life. She is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a Hatha Yoga Instructor who uses a holistic approach, recognizing that real food and exercise are only a part of what brings us balance and helps her clients explore all areas of their lives – love, relationships, career, money, spirituality and the environment. She incorporates her training as a yoga instructor to bri...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr
The man behind TEDxPortOfSpain. Keita Demming helps companies identify and implement plausible innovation opportunities. In his line of work, he transforms companies into places and spaces that are idea-driven and people-centered. These companies foster cultures that embrace design, accountability, foresight, strategy, and innovation. High performing organizations have highly engaged and effective employees. They are wonderful places to work, play, and belong. Keita is also a Partner and Head of...
Feb 26, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Alian Ollivierre develops dynamic people, enterprises, and winning strategies through consulting, training, and coaching. Alian has over 10 years' experience working in London and the United Nations sphere in legal, international policy, consultancy, portfolio and relationship management, non-profit and corporate, across various sectors. Her core strengths are strategy, communication, planning, and problem-solving, especially within the professional and enterprise framework. As the Director at G...
Feb 19, 2019•37 min
An engineering professional, award-winning author, globally certified coach, trainer and speaker, Gregory Skeete helps people and organizations of all types and stages achieve peak performance through his company Life Engineer Inc. In this episode, we discuss: - 5 P’s to turbocharge your professional performance, - 3 Lessons from Entrepreneurship that can boost job performance, - A different approach to Leadership, and - Living your life by design. Be sure to share this episode with someone you ...
Feb 12, 2019•46 min
A former state prosecutor, Shelly-Ann Gajadhar is a career and professional development coach who specializes in helping people discover their purpose in life, and walking boldly into that purpose through her company Alphastute. In this episode, we discuss:- Shelly's key tips for finding purpose in our lives - Shelly's personal journey of finding her own purpose - Education vs. Academics Be sure to share this episode with someone you think can find value in it.
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Who is Toni Thorne? Entrepreneur who started her first business at age 7. Self-starter: “If I say I’m going to do something, I find a way I get it done.” “The hardest thing is to start.” Pursue what you are interested in and what will energize you: “You have to be very clear in what you want from life.” Motto: “Be true to yourself.” – you are your own biggest obstacle. Experience of Business Pursue Your Interests: Know Your Business Inside Out Believe in Yourself Align Your Interests Finding a M...
Dec 11, 2018•34 min
Lisa Wickham is: Godmother of the TV & Film Industry in T&T Executive Producer, TV Personality, Educator, Creator, Trailblazer “Oprah of the Caribbean” Interview Summary Learn from the success of Lisa Wickham, creator/executive producer/media powerhouse. Hear the story of creating E-Zone, a ground-breaking, wildly successful Caribbean entertainment show which brought international eyes and recognition to the region. See how Lisa and her team took film and live show production in the Cari...
Dec 04, 2018•52 min
Carver Bacchus is the Managing Director of Sustain T&T, a social enterprise producing and exhibiting educational film content in the areas of environment and sustainability. He has over 15 years of professional experience in the areas of Management and Marketing, in both the public and private sectors. He leads Sustain T&T in providing branding, communications and visibility services to agencies with a public education mandate, informing audiences about issues affecting them, like climat...
Nov 27, 2018•44 min
Ms. McKenzie is the founder and managing consultant of the Caribbean Mindfulness Institute (CMI). She received her mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training from the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine (UCSD), widely considered to be one of the preeminent thought and research leaders in the field of Mindfulness Studies. MBSR uses a combination of mindfulness meditation, body awareness, and yoga to help people calm their mind and body to better cope with stress, illne...
Nov 20, 2018•48 min
In this episode, we talk to Kerwyn Valley; CEO and majority owner of KCL Capital Market Brokers Limited, and Founder and Managing Director of Aspire Fund Management Company Limited. Aspire is a small-cap private equity management company focused on growth-stage private sector investments throughout the Caribbean. In 2004, Kerwyn joined AIC Financial Group in Trinidad and Tobago to develop the Group’s regional Trade Finance Division. In 2008, Kerwyn became CEO of AIC Finance Limited and in 2010 h...
Nov 13, 2018•53 min
Nicole Greene is the founder and owner of Dream Life Distributors where she sells exquisite 18K fashion jewellery and genuine sterling silver for the sophisticated and fashion-forward lady. She has been in business since 2003 and has been able to drive its evolution within that 15-year period. Nicole often draws from her natural talent of sincerely connecting with people to ensure they look and feel absolutely fabulous. A proud mother of 3, Nicole also provides coaching and guidance to fellow Mo...
Nov 06, 2018•48 min
Here we take a deep dive into Social Innovation in the Creative Sector with Candice Lela Rolingson. Candice is an accomplished innovator and business developer who’s always been passionate about tourism, creative industries, and technology. She has successfully launched ventures in film, fashion, beauty, wellness & lifestyle, in addition to facilitating business model development and branding strategies to various business products and individuals. An international award-winning Executive Pr...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Kyle Lequay is a Sports Marketing and Business Development Specialist with over eleven years' experience in the industry. As President of the Beach Soccer Association of Trinidad and Tobago, Kyle is responsible for the development and promotion of beach soccer in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Beach soccer has made significant advancements with Kyle at the helm, including generating sport tourism activities such as the annual Tobago Beach Soccer Championship, which has brought in players f...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, Kevin is joined by specially invited co-host Osei Wright-Alexis, and our featured guest; Hans Des Vignes, Owner of Hand-to-Hand Productions. As a radio and television presenter, Hans Des Vignes is one of the most respected personalities in media in Trinidad and Tobago. He has produced and worked on some of the top shows that promote soca in Trinidad and Tobago from hosting TV broadcasts for Soca Monarch and Machel Monday, as well as hosting and even producing Carnival Acoustic, ...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 15 min
How do you go from looking at spreadsheets the whole day at your desk job, to traveling the world touring as the business manager for your favourite recording artists? In this episode, Kevin is joined by specially invited co-host Emma Charles, and our featured guest; Andre Jeffers, Director & Co-Founder of Perception Management. Andre is a graduate of Howard University (Washington DC) with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. Upon graduating at the top of his class, Andre began forging a career on...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Today is all about CASH FLOW - based on the famous Rich Dad, Poor Dad - authored by Robert Kiyosaki. In this episode, Kevin is joined by specially invited co-host Emma Charles, and our featured guest; Roger Moore. Roger Moore is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a passion for franchises that generate high monthly cash flows. Since 2005, Roger has embarked upon a personal mission to educate the masses through a technique known as simulation-based learning. He does this through his entrepren...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Sian Cuffy-Young has worked in the environmental field for over 13 years in two of the most challenging sectors in our industry - waste management and mining and have gained a wealth of experience there. In this feature, Kevin is joined by co-host Zahra Alleyne, and location sponsor Irvin Davis of Davis Ecolife, as we discuss Social Entrepreneurship with Sian, through her company Siel Environmental Limited. This innovative, education-centred company provides clients with products and services th...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min
In part 2 of this feature with Keron Rose of Droid Island, we discuss: Caribbean Smartphone Economics, The importance of passion, The future of Caribbean Mobile, Content Factory, The Shutterbug Smartphone Photography Movement, and Advice for Creatives.
Jun 01, 2018•47 min
More and more, IP and content-based businesses have been popping up as alternatives to conventional brick and mortar businesses. In this 2-part feature, Kevin is joined by specially invited co-host Osei-Wright Alexis of Incentivize Networks, and our featured guest; Keron Rose, Mobile Expert and Founder of Droid Island. Droid Island is a Caribbean based retail company that also provides the latest in tech news, reviews, discussions through its various mediums. In this day in age, nobody buys smar...
May 29, 2018•1 hr
On Caribbean Power Lunch Podcast, we love to talk about going from #IdeaToAction. The inspirational (and sometimes transformational) entrepreneurs we interview always advise budding business owners to JUST GET STARTED. But what about after we have started and proven our concept and want to go official? How do we go about incorporating our business? What measures do we need to put in place to stay out of legal trouble? How do we protect our company's intellectual property from lazy thieves? What ...
May 22, 2018•44 min
Today, Kevin is joined by Salene Griffith as we sit and have a laugh with comedian Keevan "KEEVO" Lewis who has built his fame from the ground up by strategically using social media as a platform to not only showcase his comedic wit but also to create a business in and of himself. In this episode, we discuss: Couple Up TT: Keevo's romance web series; The mission behind Keevo's comedy and why he keeps it clean; Content creation inspiration and process; Recovering from a bad day on stage; BLAC She...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Today we talk about bringing Silicon Valley to the Caribbean. In this episode, Kevin is joined by specially invited co-host Osei-Wright Alexis of Incentivize Networks, and our featured guest; Kyle Maloney - Co-Founder of Tech Beach Retreat, ChefMade, Nous Tech, and F1RST Media. Technology and Entrepreneurship have the power to catapult the Caribbean Region. Tech Beach is bridging the gap between the Global Technology Leaders and the Caribbean; empowering more people and companies in the Caribbea...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, Kevin is joined by guest host Zahra Alleyne, and our featured guests - Gregory Sydney (Founder) and Carissa Daniel (Consultant Team Lead) of Quick Delivery SLU. Quick Delivery specializes in saving customers time and providing them with convenience through the delivery of: Restaurant Food, Groceries, Medication, Bill Payment & Courier Services. Today we discuss: How the Quick Delivery service works, How the Quick Delivery platform was built, How the company manages the logis...
May 01, 2018•37 min
