Being selected as one of eight Jamaican YLAI Fellows in 2018 was undoubtedly one of the major highlights of my year. The experience I had during my exchange in Denver, Colorado, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies in Detroit, Michigan and Washington D.C. was nothing short of awe-inspiring. I met and connected with some of the most
My Financial Autobiography I have had a fascination with money for as long as I can remember. At about age 6, I used to look forward to my parents throwing their spare change into a tall, wooden saving pan we had, and then I would empty all the coins on the floor each week and count them. I loved how the money kept growing week by week
If you operate in any kind of a professional capacity, chances are you’ve attended at least one networking event. They’re usually fun and provide a good opportunity for you to connect with other like-minded professionals or, even better, someone who can help you with your next project or venture. (If you’re lucky, the finger food will be good, too.) Unfortunately, outside
The ebbs and flow of 2015 proved to be a concoction of mayhem, bliss and everything in between, and as the year comes to a close, I am taking some time to reflect on my journey, growth, and lessons learned. In my experiences over the past few years, I have noticed a reoccurring trend where each year carries a distinctive theme coupled with specific lessons. So, with that