The brightest and the best!
Passion + Commitment + Perseverance with Gratitude = Great Success.
Even here in Freeport, Grand Bahama where there is a lot of negative comments about the economy this formula is working well.
Last week I bowed out to allow my oldest daughter Alishia Duncanson to tell her story - what she is doing to make things better in Grand Bahama.
But there are many young people in Grand Bahama that are doing the same thing and I love their ambition and their spirit and I wish them all the best.
These include Kerel Pinder who is quite a gifted young lady that showed all these attributes as she took on the challenge of becoming Miss Grand Bahama a few years back and winning then pushing forward in many areas including business. She and her brother Kenton have formed the Sis Bro Productions and so far have pulled off two "Blooming Orchid" events which showcased a number of new and growing businesses in Grand Bahama.
But Kerel, knowing she had even more to give, despite not winning the young play writes competition back in 2011 decide this year to write and direct a play "Sarah's Wedding" that is getting raved reviews and the troupe has even taken their show to Nassau. Kudos to you Kerel.
There is young Esther Cooper who is a recent high school graduate working on her own fashion designs and was recently asked to showcase her work in Atlanta. She is the great lady behind the upcoming one week of fashion in Grand Bahama set for next year March. Watch out for her.
Davina Rutherford is another young lady taking on Grand Bahama with great business ideas working along with other persons in the past two Bridal Shows that were held on the island and the recent Sisters of Strength One Day Seminar held for 12th Grade young women. She is the owner of Mirage Wedding and Event Planning.
I can't miss out Leshan Ferguson who is a great photographer and make up artist who is hosting her second "Tweak Your Chic" this coming weekend. According to Leshan, "This night is dedicated for women to be pampered, entertained & empowered. This event promises to be filled with all the perfect ingredients for women to feel relax, let their hair down and celebrate being a woman."
Again, all the best to you and with last year's success, we know that this year will be even better.
Now I have talked a lot about the women, but we have guys who are doing great as well, along with Kenton Pinder.
We have Ricky Martin from Love n Unity Fest which came on the scene in the past few years and with his appropriately named business Flying High Productions they are doing just that. We just had another successful comedy show put on by Love n Unity Fest and they are feverishly working to open the old Jokers Wild as a new venue for their productions and nightly entertainment Cayo.
Taking us to politics we have Nevar Smith who just won his first term in Local Government yesterday. I'm not one for politics but I see that he is giving Grand Bahama his all through is radio show Youth Expressions Radio talk Show that has been on air for about two years now.
Sean Johnson II came on the scene out of college with new ideas and ways to doing things beginning with the "Dress for Success" which was a wonderful idea and taught young men and women how to dress to that interview and get themselves jobs. He later held two successful "Meeting of the Minds" also showcasing businesses in Freeport, and more recently he has been wowing party goers with "The Social" where people can go just to party and possibly network. All events I can say have been great and these are just some, not all that he has done. His company is called EnvyGB and he is also a photographer.
There are many more in Grand Bahama who are on the scene doing great things but not being recognized and if I had an award giving ceremony these people would be on the top of my list, along with Katariah Taylor along with her father Earl Taylor who are bringing TEDx to Grand Bahama.
For persons who do not know what TEDx is, according to their website "TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community "TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community."
Just have a look at some of their previous speakers.
They are coming here through the Taylors and will be featuring such speakers as: Crystal Degregory Ph.D, author; Luckner Timothee, backyard farmer; Attorney Lemarque Campbell, lecturer Joseph Gaskins and Katavia Taylor, travel enthusiast.
In the name of art and social conscientiousness I say this is an event worth checking out if you could. Only 100 persons allowed in the audience and we do hope this is only the beginning and not a one time thing.
I am looking forward to being there.
As I said before, these are just some of the young movers and shakers in Grand Bahama, there are more... lots more. Some I'm sure I don't know about yet, but please fill me in.
Focus on the positive and let's get going.
Even here in Freeport, Grand Bahama where there is a lot of negative comments about the economy this formula is working well.
Last week I bowed out to allow my oldest daughter Alishia Duncanson to tell her story - what she is doing to make things better in Grand Bahama.
But there are many young people in Grand Bahama that are doing the same thing and I love their ambition and their spirit and I wish them all the best.
These include Kerel Pinder who is quite a gifted young lady that showed all these attributes as she took on the challenge of becoming Miss Grand Bahama a few years back and winning then pushing forward in many areas including business. She and her brother Kenton have formed the Sis Bro Productions and so far have pulled off two "Blooming Orchid" events which showcased a number of new and growing businesses in Grand Bahama.
But Kerel, knowing she had even more to give, despite not winning the young play writes competition back in 2011 decide this year to write and direct a play "Sarah's Wedding" that is getting raved reviews and the troupe has even taken their show to Nassau. Kudos to you Kerel.
There is young Esther Cooper who is a recent high school graduate working on her own fashion designs and was recently asked to showcase her work in Atlanta. She is the great lady behind the upcoming one week of fashion in Grand Bahama set for next year March. Watch out for her.
Davina Rutherford is another young lady taking on Grand Bahama with great business ideas working along with other persons in the past two Bridal Shows that were held on the island and the recent Sisters of Strength One Day Seminar held for 12th Grade young women. She is the owner of Mirage Wedding and Event Planning.
I can't miss out Leshan Ferguson who is a great photographer and make up artist who is hosting her second "Tweak Your Chic" this coming weekend. According to Leshan, "This night is dedicated for women to be pampered, entertained & empowered. This event promises to be filled with all the perfect ingredients for women to feel relax, let their hair down and celebrate being a woman."
Again, all the best to you and with last year's success, we know that this year will be even better.
Now I have talked a lot about the women, but we have guys who are doing great as well, along with Kenton Pinder.
We have Ricky Martin from Love n Unity Fest which came on the scene in the past few years and with his appropriately named business Flying High Productions they are doing just that. We just had another successful comedy show put on by Love n Unity Fest and they are feverishly working to open the old Jokers Wild as a new venue for their productions and nightly entertainment Cayo.
Taking us to politics we have Nevar Smith who just won his first term in Local Government yesterday. I'm not one for politics but I see that he is giving Grand Bahama his all through is radio show Youth Expressions Radio talk Show that has been on air for about two years now.
Sean Johnson II came on the scene out of college with new ideas and ways to doing things beginning with the "Dress for Success" which was a wonderful idea and taught young men and women how to dress to that interview and get themselves jobs. He later held two successful "Meeting of the Minds" also showcasing businesses in Freeport, and more recently he has been wowing party goers with "The Social" where people can go just to party and possibly network. All events I can say have been great and these are just some, not all that he has done. His company is called EnvyGB and he is also a photographer.
There are many more in Grand Bahama who are on the scene doing great things but not being recognized and if I had an award giving ceremony these people would be on the top of my list, along with Katariah Taylor along with her father Earl Taylor who are bringing TEDx to Grand Bahama.
For persons who do not know what TEDx is, according to their website "TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community "TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community."
Just have a look at some of their previous speakers.
They are coming here through the Taylors and will be featuring such speakers as: Crystal Degregory Ph.D, author; Luckner Timothee, backyard farmer; Attorney Lemarque Campbell, lecturer Joseph Gaskins and Katavia Taylor, travel enthusiast.
In the name of art and social conscientiousness I say this is an event worth checking out if you could. Only 100 persons allowed in the audience and we do hope this is only the beginning and not a one time thing.
I am looking forward to being there.
As I said before, these are just some of the young movers and shakers in Grand Bahama, there are more... lots more. Some I'm sure I don't know about yet, but please fill me in.
Focus on the positive and let's get going.
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