Women of Business, Caribbean

When you meet Lisa Barton-Vonley, you are meeting joy and grace. This Trinidadian firecracker living in St. Lucia is a woman of faith, bold creative and businesswoman. In this article, she takes the time to answer our standard questions in her own unique way. Take the time and enjoy reading what she shares! Describe yourself in no more than three sentences, one if it is possible.   I am a God-centered, born again believer and worshipper. O wner, Creative Director and P roduction M anager of an apparel manufacturi ng company and a zipper jewellery brand .

Learning about Ms Victoria via one of her facebook business pages, I quickly discovered she was a genuine person looking to help others succeed.  Many of us will know her work through her Nu Luna personal shopping and membership business but she is foremost a business strategist who helps small business owners figure out winning solutions to their business challenges.  Please read on to learn more from this purposeful and inspiring woman.  1.       Describe yourself in no more than three sentences, one if it is possible. I am a woman who believes in all possibilities, whose life’s purpose is to be a champion of women in business and life in general so they too can overcome life’s challenges. 2.      Who or What is your greatest motivation? My greatest motivation is my parents.  Looking back I realize how much they  did with very little. 3.      Share with us what your business is about?t you involved or led you into business /entrepreneurship? Currently, I have a Personal Shoppi

      Dr. Marcia Brandon, as you will gather from her interview responses, is a  driven yet compassionate leader and chief entrepreneurship expert. Hailing  from Barbados, the petite lady is full of warmth, wisdom and goodwill.    Her  mission and platform is largely charitable social e ntrepreneurship with the  intent  to help others develop in ways that contribute to their improved  livelihood and environment.  E njoy! 1.      Describe yourself in no more than three sentences, one if it is possible.   I am a woman of resilience, who believes in the power of faith and gratitude while p ractising the golden rule. 2.      Who or What is your greatest motivation?  My greatest motivation is being able to teach someone to fish! 3.      Share with us what your business is about?  M y business is based on social entrepreneurship.  It is a charity based business. It is about helping to develop people so that they can create their own sustainable livel

When Ruth Johnson, a previously featured Fabulous Female,  told me about the Guyanese  Association of Women Entrepreneurs  I was thrilled to know such a group was created to serve women in business. Then she shared about their special promotion for the members where she hoped three selected ladies will, among other things, be featured in the Women of Business, Caribbean.  Of course, I was honoured to get an opportunity to hear and share their stories.  The second of the three fabulous females is  Ms Laurel Ally .  Her determination to succeed is driven by her sense of responsibility to her children and her unwillingness to just let life happen to her. 1.       Describe yourself in no more than three sentences, one if it is possible. I am a hardworking mom of three trying my best to balance life honestly. 2.       Who or What is your greatest motivation? My children motivate me every day.  3.       Share with us what your business is about? J&A Salon is an overall beaut